<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[tim-janiszewski]]></title><description><![CDATA[tim-janiszewski]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:53:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.timjaniszewski.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Encore Jr. String Orchestra This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am excited to share that I will be conducting the Encore Jr. String Orchestra this summer! I am looking forward to a fun week of music-making with young string musicians. Students entering grades 7–9 are welcome to be nominated for this summer’s program. Learn more and nominate students here: https://encoremusicacademy.org/encore-string-orchestra/]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/encore-jr-string-orchestra-this-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c53f774254bcae08201b7</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_2fcb43fbc40845cabf33d14af82ad7ce~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_907,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Janiszewski Leads Debut Performance of the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 11, 2026, Tim Janiszewski led the debut performance of the Lincoln Symphony during Lincoln Middle School’s final concert of the school year. The Lincoln Symphony featured band and orchestra students from Lincoln Middle School performing together in a full symphonic setting. The debut performance featured an arrangement of the finale from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” serving as a meaningful milestone in the growth of the music program. “I am incredibly proud of the...]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/tim-janiszewski-leads-debut-performance-of-lincoln-symphony-orchestra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b69430d3cce725ea82e46</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Highlights]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_5bbcadc41ef34d58919598acb4518095~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intermezzo Orchestra Concludes 2025–2026 Season]]></title><description><![CDATA[On May 9, 2026, Tim Janiszewski and the Intermezzo Orchestra of Encore Youth Orchestras concluded the 2025–2026 season with a final concert celebrating the ensemble’s musical growth and continued artistic development. The program featured Intermezzo Concerto Competition winner Tomas Garcia Pascual performing Dragonetti’s Double Bass Concerto, along with the fourth movement of Brahms’s Symphony No. 1 and Beethoven’s Marcia alla turca from The Ruins of Athens, Op. 113. Throughout the season,...]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/intermezzo-orchestra-concludes-2025-2026-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1a4c9434554029975394de</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Highlights]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_249ae8d9f4d540179032c9de51109a72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Score Study Session at the 2026 Lake County-Wide Institute Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had the joy and privilege of leading a professional development session on score study at the 2026 Lake County-Wide Institute Day. It was a wonderful opportunity to share practical score study strategies with fellow music educators and discuss ways to make score study efficient and meaningful. Thank you to all who attended!]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/tim-janiszewski-presents-score-study-session-at-2026-lake-county-wide-institute-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1a2e4a69f69d4475b05624</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:40:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_bfabeef644194a089ff7082948a6e3e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encore Music Academy Gala 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another successful Gala for Encore Music Academy! It was a wonderful evening of music-making with our talented Encore students. Bravo to all of the students for their hard work and a memorable performance!]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/encore-music-academy-gala-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b9c4b345540299756020f</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_7b6bef721b1b4365b46f7736fd6b2168~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehearsing with Hyde Park Youth Symphony at the Logan Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is always a treat to rehearse downtown at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts while covering rehearsals for the Hyde Park Youth Symphony. Always grateful for the opportunity to work with these young musicians!]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/rehearsing-with-hyde-park-youth-symphony-at-the-logan-center-for-the-arts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ba2d9ed7b83742f6302b0</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_777349fabde4461fb1fb1ce38bb01a54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encore Music Academy Retreat 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another successful Encore Music Academy Retreat! It was a wonderful two days of team building, music-making, and connecting with students on the beautiful Lutherdale campus. A great way to kick off the 2025–2026 season!]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/encore-music-academy-retreat-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c4a6574254bcae081eb8c</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_789b804ac21f4c339da17f7281aebfab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back from New York: Rising Stars Conducting Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had a fantastic time in New York participating in Rising Stars: New York, a conducting workshop led by Karen Jane Ní Bhroin, Tim Redmond, and Marin Alsop. It was a wonderful and inspiring weekend, and I am grateful for the opportunity. Thank you to Nicole Peragine and the Music Conservatory of Westchester for hosting such a great workshop.]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/back-from-new-york</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19742b69f69d4475aed4db</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_03e5ea96004b43fd9585235f3c93e853~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Janiszewski Selected for “Rising Stars” Conducting Workshop with Marin Alsop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Janiszewski has been selected to participate in a conducting workshop with Karen Ní Bhroin, Tim Redmond, and Marin Alsop. Following a worldwide search, Tim Janiszewski was chosen as one of eight conductors invited to take part in this opportunity. "I am looking forward to traveling to New York to work with these amazing conductors!"]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/tim-janiszewski-selected-for-rising-stars-conducting-workshop-with-marin-alsop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a18ba8c3455402997503eb3</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Highlights]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:07:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_f5aeac40a6864eec9cf039a078f608ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting Ready for Encore Music Academy’s 2025 Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting ready for Encore Music Academy’s Gala tomorrow night! I am excited to conduct selections from Carmen with our Encore Youth Orchestra students and look forward to sharing this special evening of music.]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/getting-ready-for-encore-music-academy-s-2025-gala</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b9a74ed7b83742f62f387</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_368b1441415241a0b5d2a6e3b46862cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conducting at the 2025 Illinois Music Education Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had a wonderful time conducting the St. Charles North High School Chamber Orchestra during a conducting workshop at the 2025 Illinois Music Education Conference. It was a great opportunity to work with such talented student musicians and continue growing as a conductor. Thank you to Allen Tinkham and Michael Mishra for your mentorship and guidance!]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/conducting-at-the-2025-illinois-music-education-conference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b8b8ced7b83742f62dd5b</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 02:15:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_208cd149b6fd4de9a716215e6fcd955e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conducting Workshop with Jeffery Meyer at Northern Illinois University]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had the absolute honor of participating in a conducting workshop with Jeffery Meyer. It was a wonderful and inspiring four days of learning, music-making, and reconnecting with fellow conductors and colleagues. Thank you to Silas Huff and Northern Illinois University for hosting another great workshop!]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/conducting-workshop-with-jeffery-meyer-at-northern-illinois-university</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1ba6e23455402997561528</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_1742da97991440299932ba05a3cefe62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debut Concert with the Intermezzo Orchestra]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had the joy of leading my debut performance as the new conductor of Encore Music Academy’s Intermezzo Orchestra. Congratulations to all of the students on a fantastic performance! I am grateful for the opportunity to work with this ensemble and excited to see what the rest of the season has in store.]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/intermezzo-debut-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a19ff24cd05d69352d247ed</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_8763ac7517c84d8394dd3d3f920e7933~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encore Music Academy Announces Tim Janiszewski as New Intermezzo Orchestra Conductor]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 10, 2024 Encore Music Academy is excited to announce the appointment of Tim Janiszewski as the new conductor of the Intermezzo Orchestra beginning with the 2024–2025 season. Following a month-long search process, EMA-YO welcomed three finalist candidates to work directly with the Intermezzo Orchestra during a regular rehearsal this past Sunday. The full EMA-YO artistic staff participated in observing and evaluating each candidate as part of a collaborative discussion...]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/encore-music-academy-announces-tim-janiszewski-as-new-intermezzo-orchestra-conductor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1978ae325ac88c49ce6ad6</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Highlights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_9da61c4761084d6eb2eb45432f44452a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rehearsal Night with the New Philharmonic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Night two of sitting in on rehearsals with the New Philharmonic! It was a treat to hear the orchestra rehearse Bizet’s Carmen Fantasy and Dvořák’s New World Symphony. Always grateful for opportunities to observe and learn from the rehearsal process.]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/rehearsal-night-with-the-new-philharmonic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c4ca9b1e07a04572ef1bf</guid><category><![CDATA[From the Podium]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:01:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_b32c85bcead049f7831c53c6b70e10be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra Appoints Tim Janiszewski as New Music Director]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2019 The Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is proud to announce the appointment of Tim Janiszewski as its new Music Director. A conductor, composer, and music educator based in the Chicagoland area, Janiszewski brings a dynamic combination of artistic leadership, educational experience, and a deep passion for working with young musicians. In addition to his appointment with the Illinois Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra, Janiszewski currently serves as...]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/illinois-valley-youth-symphony-orchestra-appoints-tim-janiszewski-as-new-music-director</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b91cd517617e390af13c4</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Highlights]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_30746f2b6e9f428590ebaf33be1ac53a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Tim Janiszewski as Assistant Conductor and Midwest String Orchestra Conductor]]></title><description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2018 The Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Janiszewski as Assistant Conductor of the Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra and Conductor of the Midwest String Orchestra. Janiszewski joins the artistic staff following a successful series of guest conducting appearances with the Midwest String Orchestra during the 2017–2018 season. After working closely with the ensemble throughout the season, he was invited to officially join...]]></description><link>https://www.timjaniszewski.com/post/midwest-philharmonic-orchestra-appoints-tim-janiszewski-as-assistant-conductor-and-midwest-string-or</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c4faa61de78e3b2127fec</guid><category><![CDATA[News & Highlights]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jul 2012 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/296aa1_c4571fed08d142beb6fa67408e615b11~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_309,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>janiszewskit</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>