How the Coronado Terrible Orchestra celebrates the joy of music without judgment
About this episode
The episode discusses the Coronado Terrible Orchestra's inclusive approach to music and features insights on the San Diego International Fringe Festival.
Every Wednesday for six weeks at a time, adult musicians gather at the Coronado Community Center to practice their instruments. They call themselves the Coronado Terrible Orchestra. Thursday on Midday Edition, we sit down with the director to talk about how the orchestra has provided a space for its members to celebrate the joys of music, and help them to play without judgment. Then, KPBS arts reporter Beth Accomando looks at what's new with the San Diego International Fringe Festival as it expands its binational footprint with the World Fringe Congress. And finally, there's never a shortage of things to do in San Diego. KPBS arts reporter and host of "The Finest" podcast Julia Dixon Evans shares all her top arts event picks for the weekend. Guests: Cassie O'Hanlon , director, Coronado Terrible Orchestra Kevin Charles Patterson, founder, San Diego International Fringe Festival Shaun Davis, producing director, San Diego International Fringe Festival Holly Lombardo, managing director, World Fringe Julia Dixon Evans , arts reporter and "The Finest" host, KPBS
People in this episode
Host: Julia Dixon Evans
Guests: Cassie O'Hanlon, Kevin Charles Patterson, Shaun Davis, Holly Lombardo
Topics covered
- music
- community
- arts
- performance
- San Diego
- Fringe Festival
Keywords
- Coronado Terrible Orchestra
- San Diego International Fringe Festival
- music without judgment
- arts events
- Fringe Congress
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Coronado Terrible Orchestra, San Diego International Fringe Festival, World Fringe Congress, KPBS
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