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In 2012, Beauton won the grand prize at the Southern California Marimba International Artist Competition. Since then, he has been both an educator and a performance artist, good at playing xylophone, marimba and other percussion instruments.
Burton received a PhD in music from the University of California, San Diego, and was a member of the Experimental Percussion Orchestra Red Fish and Blue Fish. But recently, the 32-year-old North Park resident changed his career.
Instead of performing with a mallet, he now prefers to use a baton. He is the new conductor of the 26 musicians of Villa Musica Chamber Players today and November 14.
Q: Your career has taken a different path. What triggered the transition from performer to conductor?
A: I did not participate in any academic institution for the first time. I decided to focus on community orchestra and music production. Music is my way of experiencing the world and my way of building my career and community. For a long time, percussion has been my main way of doing this. Command has opened up a whole new world of expression and connection. I think I can better serve the music and the community on the podium.
Question: Who is your mentor?
A: I think of two people-Dr. Fiona Chatwin and John Mario Di Costanzo. Dr. Chatwin is the executive director of Villa Musica. She is a strong, truly the core of the organization, and the primary reason for the existence of a chamber musician in Music Villa. She teaches me leadership every day, and I am very grateful to her. John Marie Di Costanzo is the music director and conductor of the Coachella Valley Symphony Orchestra. I acted as assistant conductor of the orchestra with him. He was the first person who gave me a chance to be on the podium. I once thought, "I have a doctorate in percussion, so I must always be a percussionist." Then, suddenly, I met John and he said,'No, it doesn't matter. If you want to command, here is how to do it and do it well. For this, I will always be grateful.
Q: How did you participate in Villa Musica?
A: Villa Musica invited me to conduct their summer orchestra in 2019. I fell in love with their mission and their ideas. Villa Musica is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and enjoy the lifetime value of music. They do this through educational services, performance opportunities, and community involvement. The organization has done some amazing things, such as providing musical instruments to music students who participate in programming through the Access Initiative. During the pandemic, they also held concerts for the isolated elderly to keep their distance from society. In addition, they also launched the Mariachi project at the satellite location of the Logan Heights branch. Basically, the organization works tirelessly for anyone who wants to play or learn music.
Question: You mentioned that you are learning the violin and are currently practicing the piano "Moonlight Sonata". What is your first musical instrument?
piano. My earliest musical memory is playing a VHS tape of "Star Wars" and listening to the title theme over and over again so I can figure out how to play it on the piano. I think I was only 6 years old at the time, so I was just picking melody, but soon started piano lessons. In high school, I transitioned to percussion and discovered a love for mallet instruments because they are very similar to pianos. I am now learning the violin to strengthen my understanding of stringed instruments and become a more comprehensive conductor of orchestra musicians.
Q: What advice do you have for those who are interested in pursuing a career in music?
Answer: I will say this. You cannot be satisfied with your laurels. The past few years have forced us, especially young and promising people without institutional support, to learn new skills and adapt to the ever-changing world in which we live. The new technical skills I acquired in it last year was because of the inability to hold concerts. It is essential that music survives in a pandemic environment and provides learners with opportunities to practice and grow. Really, the best advice I can give is to keep learning.
Question: Tell us about the appointments that will take place today and next Sunday.
A: Today, Villa Musica chamber musicians will play "Autumn Romance: Classical Music in the Romantic Period". I will first host a guided listening demonstration, imitating Leonard Bernstein’s famous youth concert, aiming to introduce orchestral music to the younger generation of musicians. Next Sunday, Villa Musica will host a sweet 16th birthday party. This is an open day regardless of age. The community is invited to meet with Villa Musica teaching artists, sign up for winter group classes at a discount, and enjoy live music performances by the performing choir, student string ensemble, and Villa Musica chamber musicians Mariachi band and youth and classical guitar orchestra. We want to invite as many people as possible, especially those who are not familiar with the organization, so that they can get to know us. I will be the host of the entire event. It should be a blast.
Location: Villa Musica (outdoor tent), 10373 Roselle St., Suite 170, Sorrento Valley
Online: Register at eventbrite.com
Time: Next Sunday, November 14th from 3 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Villa Musica (outdoor tent), 10373 Roselle St., Suite 170, Sorrento Valley
Online: Register at eventbrite.com
Luttrell is a freelance writer.
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