Beyond the Podium
Philip Bauman's Blog
Northwest Indiana Life Profile
A great conversation and article by Sergio Valdes. "Philip Bauman is a man with a true passion and understanding for music. As the conductor for Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Music Director of the Michigan City Messiah, music has had a...
Join Me at SSC
It's time to register for class! To all my orchestra friends in Northwest Indiana and South Suburbs of Chicago, consider joining the Orchestra at South Suburban College. Class meets on Mondays from 6-9pm. Download a non-credit application here. The tuition fee is very...
Follow Phil to SSC
Looking for something new! You are invited to follow Phil and join the South Suburban College Orchestra. The chamber orchestra rehearses on Monday evenings and presents 4 concerts per year. Register TODAY! Explore interesting repertoire in a community...
Amazing Journey
As my tenure with La Porte comes to a close this weekend, check out this in-depth and insightful article by Andrew Tallackson in THE BEACHER. The Symphony will highlight another of Andrew's many talents, those of a pianist, as he performs iconic music...
Classical Conclusion
What a grand conclusion to my classical music series with the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. So many great memories from the Holdcraft Performing Arts Center (formerly Elston). Peter Boyer's The Dream Lives On: A Portrait of the Kennedy Brothers was...
Star on the Rise
I've been blessed to work with some amazing singers and instrumentalists over the years. I'm so very proud of the hard work Delshawn Taylor has put into his career. He was a 2015 recipient of the American Prize in Voice and also won the Chicago Musical Theater Award,...
Tales from the Dark Side
A family-friendly Halloween themed concert brought out the creative best of the community. Craft activities for the kids, costumed orchestra and audience members, costume parade and more brought life to the Civic Auditorium in late October. I had a blast dressing up...
Education Concerts
Through the melody of "America", we explored the different families of instruments in the orchestra. Staring with Ives "Variations on America," and other adaptations such as "God Save the "Queen" and custom arrangements. The featured work was "The Remarkable Farkle...
Hoosier Star A Rousing Success
Hoosier Star 2017 was a smashing success as 10 contestants competed for the top cash prizes and trophies. The audience voted that night and crowned Youth Winner Jarynn Sampson (right) and Adult Julia Campoli (left). Congratulations to all the contestants! Learn more...
La Porte County Symphony Season Begins
We have started our 45th Season - Tales of Adventures! Check out the new season of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. Hoosier Star Education Concert - The Remarkable Farkle McBride Family Concert - Tales from the Darkside Holiday Pops Concert...
Eye on the Arts
I'm thrilled to share with my friends and colleges a recent episode of Eye on the Arts from Lakeshore Public Media.
Mighty Messiah
As the musical frenzy of December steams down the tracks, we all have our favorite destinations. Before we know it "Last Stop - Christmas" is heard and the season has reached its destination. My journey which now includes a performance of Messiah has created new and...
Great Holiday at the Pops Press
Great coverage of the 2016 Holiday Pops concert by: La Porte County Life. La Porte Hospital's Foundation Children's Fund kicks off the holiday season with 22nd Annual Holiday at the POPS Concert The News Dispatch Opening the holiday season What;s New LaPorte Capacity...
Holiday at the Pops Coverage
Great coverage of the 2016 Holiday Pops concert by La Porte County Life. Close to 3,000 audience members enjoyed the sights and sounds of the season through the music of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra. The evening raised money for the La Porte Hospital...
HoliDazeBrassTacular
Rehearsals have begun for another festive holiday celebration in La Porte. This year we are thrilled to bring the North American Brass Company to La Porte to be featured in a world premiere performance of "Ho, Ho, Ho" written by Rick DeJonge The holiday season will...
Symphony Season Underway
The symphony "season" is well underway in La Porte, IN. Hoosier Star kicked off the fundraising arm in September raising ten's of thousands of dollars for the educational programs for La Porte County Symphony. The Children's Concert taught close to 6,000 students...
Messiah – A Reflection
What a delight and blessing it was to conduct Messiah with my friends in Michigan City. The performance was beyond words! The soloists, Sarah Gartshore, Kristin Gornstein, Matthew Daniel and Peter van de Graaff provided eloquent and graceful voices to the arias and...
Messiah Rehearsals have begun
What a glorious start to the preparations for the December 20th, 3pm performance of Messiah in Michigan City. Last night we had a very strong start to what promises to be a remarkable event. Thanks to so many for making this annual tradition flourish. Thank you...