Orchestral Preparation in 10 Steps
Principal Clarinetist, Houston Symphony
Former Clarinetist with the New York Philharmonic
Interview with Toronto Symphony Principal Flute Winner
Interview with Kelly Zimba, recent winner of the principal flute audition at the Toronto Symphony!
Interview with Berlin Philharmonic Concertmaster
An exclusive interview with concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, Noah Bendix-Balgley. Hear about the audition day, his preparation and more!
Make the Decision Easy For Them
International Horn Soloist and Former Member of Canadian Brass
Professor of Horn, Indiana University – Jacobs School of Music
www.JeffNelsen.com
Interview with Recent Chicago Symphony Second Flute Winner
An exclusive interview with flutist, Emma Gerstein. Hear about the audition day, her preparation and more!
A Practice Journal System That Actually Works
Founder & CEO of Contrabass Conversations
www.contrabassconversations.com
Audition Success 101 - What's Your Story?
International Horn Soloist and Former Member of Canadian Brass
Professor of Horn, Indiana University – Jacobs School of Music
4 Auditions You Can Win (that have nothing to do with talent)
I’m sure you’re well aware of what orchestral auditions are looking for: the best performer. Period. To win these auditions you have to play better than everyone else (and then some). And even then, the panel might not hire that person because they were really hoping Jascha Heifetz was going to come back from the
Will My Preparation For an Audition be Worth it?
I started taking professional auditions about ten years ago, actually while I was still doing my undergrad. Back then, the Westmorland Symphony came to our campus in Pittsburgh to hold auditions-quite the luxury in hindsight. After a year or two there and I started subbing with the Erie Phil-an orchestra I believe every classical musician
Can I win an Audition While Working a Job?
Founder & CEO of Contrabass Conversations
