We got a great question this week from Chris Larson, who may or may not be aware that his query ties in perfectly with our ItC season theme of child prodigies, boy wonders, call ‘em what you will… Q: Many … Continue reading →
A three-pack of quick hit questions for you this time around. First off, Hoa wants to know… Q: Who, exactly, does a philharmonic orchestra musician work for? Well, it depends on which orchestra the musician plays in. In America, most … Continue reading →
Whenever I have occasion to visit a school and take questions about what I do from the kids, it’s never long before the question, “How much money do you make?” comes up. It’s as predictable as adults asking why we … Continue reading →
It’s not often that one Ask an Expert question leads immediately to another, but I thought one of the comments left on our last question about section leaders was worth its own post: Q: Orchestra positions are tenured?? So once … Continue reading →
So, Don‘s got a question that could get me in trouble in several different ways… Q: Are the “titled” seats in the various string (or other) sections always the most skilled musical performers in that section, or do the auditions … Continue reading →
We have a double dose of questions this weekend, both concerning what we as an orchestra do with ourselves and our instruments on stage. Firing first is Gail: Q: I thoroughly enjoyed last nights “Dvorak & Rachmaninoff” program – kudos … Continue reading →
Just in time for us to begin ramping up the marketing efforts for our last Inside the Classics concert of the season, Bill Stroud checks in with this latest Ask An Expert question… Q: What instruments are used in the … Continue reading →
Our latest question comes from Don Picard, who asks… Q: From your two perspectives, what skills mark the difference between an average orchestra conductor, a good conductor and a truly great conductor? Don, you may or may not know it, … Continue reading →
It’s been a while since we caught up on our Ask An Expert questions, mainly because I got a batch of them around Christmastime, and promptly forgot about them in my post-holiday daze. Here’s a good one from Lakisha Jones: … Continue reading →
Here’s an excellent question from Emily Kroeck, who asks: Q: What are the titled players roles and responsibilities? Does each titled player have a unique leadership role? Once a musician accepts a titled position, what must they do to maintain … Continue reading →
