Aces Concert 2026
One night. Sixteen students. One ensemble.
Not About You
A hallmark of an experienced performer is knowing when a problem is not about you.
Own Your Bias
Don’t stay neutral, own your bias.
The Map
Bill Wurtz returns with an important question.
Where To Put The Tired
Where do you want to be on concert day?
Erase, Restart
Learning to erase and restart is a vital creative skill.
What I’ll Remember
This is what I’ll remember from a concert.
Repaying Mentorship
There’s no repaying mentorship. Except for one thing.
Good Measures of Experience & Leadership
There are lots of good measures of experience and leadership Here’s one.
Begin Again
The practice doesn’t take a day off for good behavior. Begin again.