composer · conductor · theorist

In the Media

I am on podcasts and in the news sometimes…

 

Creative Baggage Podcast - Episode 59

“…we talk to returning guest Evan Kassof about the problems and value of academia, as well as the role of academia in the arts. He shares his experiences obtaining 6 degrees and the expenses that come with attending University, building on his ideas from our discussion in No. 26…”


Mr. Liu’s Opinon podcast

“In this podcast…we spoke about all aspects of music and touched on religion, sports and politics.”



The Composer Chronicles - Episode 45

“The world of opera isn’t all glitz and glam. Opera maker Evan Kassof has dedicated his life to telling stories in a way that gives audiences a chance to step out of the opera house and potentially stumble upon something new in an unsuspecting place.”


TUGSA rallies and media

Since 2017, I have been involved with union organizing through TUGSA at Temple University.

Direct Aid for International Student Workers | Editorial for TUGSA | Article on Contract Negotiations



Creative Baggage Podcast - Episode 26

“…we speak with Dr. Evan Kassof about his work as a labor organizer, particularly as president of the Temple University Graduate Students’ Association (TUGSA). We dive into the inequalities present in higher education…”


Save the Food trucks campaign

In the April 2019 campaign to save the Temple Food Trucks, I was featured significantly in local media.

Temple News Article | CBS Local News | Billy Penn | Philly Inquirer | Change.org Petition