Podcasts about San Diego Symphony

Ever wondered how a musician's journey from a small town led to a thriving business in the heart of San Diego? In episode 149 of "Carlsbad: People, Purpose, and Impact," I sit down with the dynamic Chris Swimley, owner of Machine Print Shop, to uncover his incredible story. From the highs of record deals to the lows of band breakups, Chris's tale is one of resilience and reinvention.Join us as Chris shares his transition from the music industry to mastering the art of merchandise and graphic design. Discover how his experiences in Austin and a pivotal move to San Diego shaped his entrepreneurial path. Chris reveals the challenges he faced, from layoffs to the pandemic, and how these hurdles inspired innovation and growth.We delve into the heart of Carlsbad's community spirit, exploring Chris's involvement with local charities and the impact of chamber of commerce connections. With a focus on custom branded merchandise and community engagement, Chris Swimley's story is a testament to adaptability and the power of local networks.Tune in for an inspiring conversation about music, business, and making a difference right here in North County.Chris Swimley's Bio:Chris Swimley is the owner of Machine Print Shop, a local company that specializes in Custom Branded Merchandise. A few of their local clients include: Tony Hawk, Blink 182, the San Diego Symphony, and Hollandia Dairy. Chris has over 15 years of experience in the decorated apparel industry and sells to clients nationally.   Special Offer:Listeners can mention that they heard about us via the podcast and get 10% off on their first order. Connect with Chris:Website InstagramCheck out our "Kindness Matters" T-shirt: https://web.carlsbad.org/events/Kindness-T-Shirts-4037/details Did this episode have a special impact on you? Share how it impacted youCarlsbad Podcast Social Links:LinkedInInstagramFacebookXYouTubeSponsor: This show is sponsored and produced by DifMix Productions. To learn more about starting your own podcast, visit www.DifMix.com/podcasting

Dylan and Connor are joined by Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits, Parade). Just before the twins' final reunion of the summer, they sat down with this acclaimed actor and playwright for a little DRAMA! Douglas just returned to the role of Tom Collins in Rent, performing with the San Diego Symphony. Naturally, we talk about the greatness of Jonathan Larson and memories from Douglas' time on the Rent tour. They discuss all things Table 17, Douglas' latest play starring Tony Award winner Kara Young. He opens up about his creative process, inspiration for writing this romantic comedy play, and his involvement with casting decisions. We cover Douglas' youth as a PK, as well as what inspired him to become a writer in the first place, rooted in his backstage days at Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. We speak about the relatability of his plays, especially Chicken & Biscuits, which opened on Broadway after the quarantine. Douglas raves about Norm Lewis, Michael Urie, and a desire to work with luminaries such as Quinta Brunson and Keke Palmer. Connor plugs Other People's Dead Dads by Jacob Wasson, Dylan is Balz to the Walz, and Douglas shares what TV shows are part of his nightly ritual. Table 17 is currently running at MCC Theater through September 22nd - get your tickets today!Follow Douglas on Instagram, Twitter, and TiktokSee Table 17 at MCC Theater! Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Join hosts John Snell and Preston Shepard as they interview horn players around the world.  Today's episode features hornist, Dylan Skye Hart, studio musician for thousands of films, television episodes, video games and record albums. You can visit the show notes for this episode here. The Bob Reeves/Dylan Skye Hart mouthpiece video can be found here. About Dylan Skye Hart: You may not know Dylan Skye Hart by name, but you have heard him play horn. Proud Latino and Los Angeles native, Dylan is a busy freelance musician. Depending on the day, he can be found recording for video games, motion pictures, theme parks, or television shows.  He has recorded films with many great composers including John Williams, Hans Zimmer, John Powell, Randy Newman, Alexandre Desplat, James Newton Howard, Bruce Broughton, David Newman, and Alan Silvestri. Some movie titles on which Dylan can be heard playing principal horn include: Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Jungle Cruise, Onward, It 2, Call of the Wild, Ready Player One, Deadpool 2, Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi, Violent Night, and The Jungle Book. Dylan has also recorded albums and appeared on television with music legends Lady Gaga, John Legend, Michael Bublé, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Wu-Tang Clan, M83, Gladys Night, Yo-Yo Ma, Neil Young, and The Beatles. His solos can be heard on his namesake Bob Dylan's albums Shadows in the Night and Fallen Angel.  Dylan has toured with John Williams' Star Wars in Concert, Eden Espinosa of Wicked, and The Who, doubling on horn, trumpet, trombone, Wagner tuba, and mellophone. In the orchestral world, Dylan is principal horn of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and recently won a one-year position as associate principal horn of the Minnesota Orchestra. He also performs regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, and San Diego Symphony. Dylan is a member of the Los Angeles Horn Quartet and Modern Brass Quintet. In addition, Dylan co-produced the 75-minute film documentary entitled 1M1: Hollywood Horns of the Golden Years which recounts the history of the Los Angeles film studios told through the eyes of the legendary horn players of the golden era. In addition, he translated and published a book for musicians called In Tune: Exercises to Improve a Musician's Performance and Quality of Life. Dylan is known for making French horn music videos as seen on his YouTube Channel and specializes in giving masterclasses on a variety of topics ranging from physics and anatomy to motivation and mental health. As an alumnus of the University of Southern California, he studied with Vincent DeRosa, James Thatcher, and Richard Todd. Dylan currently teaches horn at California State University, Northridge. When not performing, Dylan, a “foodie”, enjoys cooking, playing ice hockey and soccer, golfing, and hanging out with his wife and fellow hornist Annie Bosler. Dylan is a Conn/Selmer Artist and owns several vintage Conn 8Ds and currently plays on a C-series that his friend and fellow instrument junky Noah Gladstone helped him find. He also developed a signature mouthpiece line with the help of Brett Kendall at Bob Reeves Brass.

All last week, John couldn't stop talking about taking his daughter Julia to see "Field of Dreams" at the Rady Shell with the San Diego Symphony playing the score. He was so excited, so why did he fall asleep minutes into the movie? 

The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. Join hosts John Snell and Preston Shepard as they interview horn players around the world.  Today's episode features hornist, Steve Becknell, principal horn of the LA Opera, adjunct professor of horn at USC's Thornton School of Music, and studio musician for thousands of films, television episodes, video games and record albums. You can visit the show notes for this episode here.   About Steve Steve Becknell has had an extensive and varied career as a horn player. In 1982, he moved to Southern California to study with famed studio player Vince DeRosa at USC, but began working professionally while still in school. He has played in orchestras throughout Southern California including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Diego Symphony, the Pacific Symphony, and was a member of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra for 8 years. He is also in demand as a chamber musician, and has performed with Santa Barbara-based Camerata Pacifica as well as the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival and the Mainly Mozart Festival. But the bulk of Steven's time was spent recording in the Hollywood studios. To date, he has played on over 1,000 different motion pictures and numerous television series, as well as playing on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Steve has played live for the Academy Awards, sat in the pit for Broadway shows, and has had the honor of recording with such legendary artists as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow and Josh Groban. Steve has been playing principal horn with the Los Angeles Opera for over 25 years. In 2010 he performed all the offstage and pit solos of Wagner's complete Ring cycle, the first time it had ever been produced in Southern California. To date, he has played over 1,500 performances with the Los Angeles Opera. Steve is currently on the faculty at the University of Southern California.

Broadway legend Audra McDonald will perform with the San Diego Symphony this weekend. She sat down with Midday Edition to talk about curating the program and her theater journey.

Welcome to the show. Today we're tackling a topic that sends chills down the spines of many: mastering auditions. Whether you're aiming for a spot in an orchestra, prepping for a college jury, or even gearing up for that pivotal job interview, the anxiety and fear of auditions is a universal experience.Auditions can feel like stepping into the unknown, a daunting challenge that tests not only your skills but also your nerves. But here's the good news: just like any other challenge, the more you familiarize yourself with the process, the less intimidating it becomes. Remember the first time you rode a bike or spoke in public? The fear melted away with practice and preparation, and auditions are no different.Our guest on this episode is Micah Wilkinson, principal trumpet with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Micah has been on both sides of the audition table and understands the nuances that can make or break a performance. Our hope is that by the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident and equipped to tackle your next big opportunity with ease. Let's turn those audition fears into triumphs!Episode Highlights:-Micah shares his musical background in the Atlanta area...02:25-"You have what it takes to be a principal player"; a mentor spurs on a promising career...06:06-Micah's personal experience with auditions (what worked, what didn't)...12:05-Success in certain roles requires a certain amount of "healthy arrogance"...17:25-Focus on the music vs. YOU and no one hardly notices the mistakes...23:19-How do you play "consistently"; and what does "consistency" even mean?...28:35-How a giant whiteboard and recording device can help you track progress on audition prep...32:00-"There's no doubt in my mind the person who won [the recent PSO audition] was more prepared than anyone else"...35:00-View articulation more as properly expressing the language of the music vs. tonguing or fingering with a certain technique...43:00-Plus whatever your discerning ears deem worthy of your time and interest...Episode Sponsor:MF Lip GripAbout the Guest:Micah Wilkinson has enjoyed a varied career as an orchestral musician, soloist, chamber artist, and teacher. He was appointed Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra by Music Director Manfred Honeck in September 2017. Wilkinson came to the Pittsburgh Symphony from the San Diego Symphony, where he served as Principal Trumpet for three years. He previously held positions with the Houston Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony, the Oregon Symphony, and the Tucson Symphony. He recently performed in subscription programs as Guest Principal Trumpet with the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, and the Seoul Philharmonic. In the summers, he performs as Principal Trumpet of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra.As an educator, he strives to help the next generation of brass players to find their own unique voices as musical artists. He is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after instructors for trumpet in the United States and enjoys working privately with students at his home studio in Pittsburgh and online through virtual platforms. He is currently on the faculty at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and at the Chautauqua Institution School of Music. He has also taught at the Aspen Music Festival, Eastman Summer Music Institute, Round Top Festival Hill Institute, and the Brevard Music Center. He previously served on the faculties of the University of Houston and Portland State University, and has presented master classes and clinics for colleges and universities all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia. Wilkinson grew up in Norcross, Georgia. A...

Protests are continuing on UC San Diego's campus in the aftermath of Monday's clearing of a student encampment there, and there's now a call for the chancellor's resignation. In other news, the U.S. Department of Education announced a multi-million dollar grant program this week, to help students apply for federal financial aid. Plus, the San Diego Symphony has just announced its fall season program, which will be performed in its newly renovated hall.

Esa-Pekka Salonen took over the helm of the San Francisco Symphony in 2020 from Michael Tilson Thomas. Both men have had a major impact on symphonic music in California, and Salonen is one of the three guiding figures – with the LA Phil's Gustavo Dudamel and the San Diego Symphony's Rafael Payare – behind the California Festival, a statewide celebration of music that launched in November. James Jolly spoke to Salonen at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco following an afternoon concert, as part of the California Festival, in November.

In this installment of "Stop & Talk," we take a journey through the highlights of Season 1, revisiting the wisdom and insights shared by each guest. Grant delves into the core themes that emerged, focusing on how these influential figures draw upon their personal journeys, foster robust networks, and maintain a deep-rooted sense of fulfillment in their professional endeavors. Tune in to uncover the shared experiences and valuable lessons that define their success and strengthen San Diego communities. Guests include: Svasti Haricharan, Dr. Dan Calac, Felicia Shaw, David Miyashiro, john powell, Rafael Payare, Megan Thomas, Sidd Vivek, Roxana Velásquez, Macedonio Arteaga Jr, and Cara Dessert. Hosted by Grant Oliphant  Co-produced by Crystal Grant & Adam Greenfield Engineered by Adam Greenfield Recorded in the Voice of San Diego Studio   This podcast is an initiative of the Prebys Foundation, the largest independent private foundation in San Diego County, dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and vibrant future for all residents of San Diego.

The California Festival was a two-week statewide festival celebrating the most innovative and compelling music composed around the world in the last five years. The festival was spearheaded by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the San Diego Symphony and the San Francisco Symphony but also included 100 organizations, 140 composers and 180 new works. Host Lisa Dell talks with Meghan Umber, AJ Benson and Phillippa Cole from each of the lead organizations about this incredibly ambitious festival.

In San Diego, hundreds of people took part in protests at several locations, to call for an end to the war in Gaza and for the U-S to stop arming Israel. In other news, a San Diego-based Navy SEAL is under investigation for associating with extremist hate groups. Plus, the San Diego Symphony performs a rare concert in Tijuana.

Rafael Payare is the Music Director for the San Diego Symphony. Born in Venezuela and having studied in the acclaimed El Sistema music program, Rafael soon found himself traveling the globe playing the horn before eventually becoming a conductor himself and finding a home here in San Diego. In this episode, Rafael discusses the role of the conductor as a storyteller and program director, how a symphony orchestra is an integral part of any modern community and how it can teach us a lot about working together and in harmony, why the world needs to know about the world-class symphony here in San Diego and much more. Hosted by Grant Oliphant Produced by Crystal Page & Adam Greenfield Engineered by Adam Greenfield Recorded in the Voice of San Diego Studio

Jasmine Rice LaBeija  the International Godmother of the Royal House of LaBeija is  an iconic and respected entertainer. In 2017, she was one of the leading cast members in the documentary series Shade, Queens of New York City, on Fusion Network. She has been a  host of Dragged, which won a Shorty Award in Diversity and Inclusion for Verizon's network In the Know and she was the face of New York City's 2020 Pride. Jasmine is a graduate of the Juilliard School and made her opera debut at the Shell with the San Diego Symphony as a special guest soloist with Megan Hilty, Rob Fisher conducting. This year, she was invited back to the Guggenheim Museum for a solo recital and she appeared at Lincoln Center. Works & Process    Described by The New York Times as “an exceptional opportunity to understand something of the creative process,” for 35 years as New Yorkers have been able to see, hear, and meet the most acclaimed artists in the world, in an intimate setting unlike any other. Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim, has championed new works and offered audiences unprecedented access to generations of leading creators and performers.Elizabeth Howard, host and producer of the Short Fuse Podcast. Alex Waters is the technical producer, audio editor and engineer for The Short Fuse Podcast. He is a music producer and a student at Berklee College of Music. He has written and produced music and edited for podcasts including The Faith and Chai Podcast and Con Confianza. He writes, produces and records music for independent artists, including The Living.  He lives in Brooklyn can can be reached at alexwatersmusic12@gmail.com with inquiries. 

I talked to Chris Smith (SDSO) about the discipline required to succeed in the music industry and confronting hard truths. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artssalon/support

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Amy Andersson is an Internationally recognized, Grammy-winning conductor and producer. Named by British music critic Norman Lebrecht as “America's most watched Symphony Orchestra Conductor,” Andersson has been praised for her dynamic musicality, expressive technique and cross genre repertoire. She has toured to over twenty-two countries conducting concerts and recording sessions in symphonic, operatic, film, musical theatre and video game genres. She has appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CBS Morning News, CBS Evening News and has garnered press coverage in the Wall Street Journal, Variety, Forbes, and Huffington Post. Andersson is founder and conductor of Orchestra Moderne NYC, which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and has won critical acclaim for her charismatic and visionary accomplishments as creator and conductor of Women Warriors: The Voices of Change, a live-to-picture symphony production and documentary film. Women Warriors has won over twenty-four international film and music awards including four Telly Awards, a Hollywood Music in Media Award, a GRAMMY in “Best Classical Compendium, a 2022 BMI “Impact Award,” a 2023 SCL “Jury Award” and has screened at film festivals in more than twelve countries, including the Fimucité International Film Music Festival in Tenerife. Known for her commitment to the music of living composers, she has conducted the works of composers Neal Acree, Elitsa Alexandrova, Peter Boyer, Nathalie Bonin, Jessica Curry, Miriam Cutler, Anne-Kathrin Dern, Greg Edmonson, Isolde Fair, Sharon Farber, Steve Jablonsky, Grant Kirkhope, Penka Kouneva, Bear McCreary, Martin O'Donnell, Kol Otani, Starr Parodi, Lolita Ritmanis, Garry Schyman, Yoko Shimomura, Jeremy Soule, George Strezov, Chance Thomas, Nobou Uematsu, Jack Wall, and Austin Wintory, among others, either on the concert stage or in recording sessions. Andersson has made guest appearances the St. Louis Symphony, Houston Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Oregon Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, Honolulu Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Florida Orchestra, Spanish Philharmonic, Berliner Symphoniker, Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Stockholm Concert Orchestra, Spanish National Youth Orchestra, Düsseldorfer Symphoniker, Classic FM Radio Orchestra of Bulgaria, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Junge Deutsche Philharmonie, Neiderrheinsche Symphoniker, LOH Orchestra Sonderhausen, Giessen Philharmonic, Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Macedonian Philharmonic, Monte Carlo Philharmonic, Jeunesses Musicales Deutschland, Colorado Music Festival Orchestra, National Orchestral of Mexico, and at free-lance orchestras in Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and Ireland. Andersson regularly conducted opera productions in Germany at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein, National Theater of Mannheim, Stadttheater Aachen, Weikersheim Opera Festival, Rheinsberg Chamber Opera, and Schlosstheater Schwetzinger. In 2017 Andersson completed a two year, world tour of the live-to-picture concert Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. Andersson is a devoted teacher and educator and known also for her work with youth orchestras. She was adjunct conducting faculty at the Universität der Künste Berlin, music director of the famed CPE Bach High School of Performing Arts in Berlin, and adjunct faculty in Media and Film Scoring at Brooklyn College/Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema. In Germany she conducted the Rheinberg Chamber Opera Festival and Weikersheim Opera Festival for four summer seasons of productions that featured rising opera singers and youth orchestras. She is currently conducting faculty at the USC Thornton in the Screen Scoring department, and the Hollywood Music Workshop in Baden, Austria. Current projects include Andersson as co-Executive Producer on the soon to be released film (2023)Tahlequah The Whale: A Dance of Grief, by filmmaker Daniel Kreizberg, featuring the music of Lolita Ritmanis. She is also conductor and co-producer of the soon to be released soundtrack.

Rafael Payare, or “Rafa,” as he's known more informally, is the energetic, electrifying and unmistakable conductor that is taking the classical world by storm. Payare currently serves as Music Director of both the Montreal and San Diego Symphonies. A graduate of Venezuela's famed El Sistema program, Payare first attracted attention as winner of Denmark's Malko International Conducting Competition in 2012. Since then, he's brought his exuberance and elegance to conduct preeminent orchestras across the globe, from London to New York, Munich to Boston, and Stockholm to Chicago. Rafael Payare speaks with Alec about the many important conductors he's learned from, how he approaches putting together a music program, and why finding the right chemistry with an orchestra is like falling in love.    The following compositions are featured in this episode: Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5 with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, conducted by Rafael Payare, provided courtesy of Pentatone. You can find the album here.  Shostakovich's Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103 “The Year 1905,” conducted by Rafael Payare, courtesy of the San Diego Symphony on Platoon. You can find the album here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Double bassist P.J. Cinque joined the San Diego Symphony in 2015, having previously been a member of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, P.J. serves as Assistant Principal Bass of the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra and has performed with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Utah Symphony, and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. As an educator, P.J. served as the double bass professor at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and has given masterclasses at Northern Arizona University and SooChow University in Taiwan. A native of Long Island, he received his bachelor and master's degrees from The Juilliard School with further study at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. His principal teachers include Homer Mensch, Timothy Cobb, Albert Laszlo, and Owen Lee. During his studies, P.J. participated in the Pacific Music Festival and spent three summers at the Aspen Music Festival and School as an orchestral fellowship recipient. P.J. is proud to be a part of the robust bass community in San Diego and enjoys coaching at local high schools, maintaining a private teaching studio, and connecting with fellow bassists at San Diego Bass Fest. San Diego Bass Fest WebsiteSan Diego Bass Fest Facebook PageInstagram / Twitter / Youtube / Website / BSA/ View More Episodes

Piano soloist Inon Barnatan is in town to perform with the San Diego Symphony. Also, other arts and culture happenings in San Diego this weekend.

Without Walls Festival Producer Amy Ashton and Director of Experiences and Activations Mia Fiorella join us to talk about this year's festival, as the La Jolla Playhouse produced event in San Diego moves to an annual schedule, goes free for all, and enjoys a partnership with the San Diego Symphony at the home at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The festival runs April 27-30th.Show NotesWithout Walls FestivalThe Next Stage Immersive SummitREA Los Angeles Escape Room Meetup (April 17th)TEA x Immersive Institute Meetup in LA (April 20th)Imagi-Ne'er-Do-Wells w/ Jenn Wong & Noah Nelson (April 23)Call Sheet April 2023 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aaron Smith is a freelance trumpet player based in Los Angeles, CA. He also writes, arranges, and publishes music through his small business, TrumpetSmith Publishing (ASCAP). As a freelance artist, Smith performs for live orchestral events, musical theatre, big band, motion pictures, television, and video games which have included ABC, BroadwayHD, Disney+, E3, Fathom Events, the Game Awards, Microsoft, PBS' Live from Lincoln Center, Riot Games, Spike, Touchstone Pictures, Universal, and Warner Brothers. He has appeared on Dancing with the Stars, Disney's Encore!, Ellen, the LATE LATE Show, and The Voice. Ensemble appearances include the Hollywood Studio Symphony, John Daversa Progressive Big Band, LA Jazz Society All-Star Big Band, LADY GAGA Big Band, MUSE/IQUE, New West Symphony, the Industry, the OSCARS Governor's Ball Orchestra, Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, Santa Barbara Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Southeast Symphony, Southwest Chamber Music, Tucson Symphony, and wasteLAnd. In the LA theater world, Smith performs regularly at the Hollywood Pantages, Dolby, and La Mirada Theaters. He was invited as a guest solo artist to the International Trumpet Guild in 2006 and again as a member of the Hollywood Epic Brass in 2016. Smith enjoys outreach work, private teaching, composing, and arranging. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the California Institute of the Arts and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music where he studied with James Thompson. He is also a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artssalon/support

Today, I interview James Guzzetta. From the very beginning of his life, James had an intimate connection with nature and music. At age 1, James remembers being captivated by the light streaming down on him through tree branches. At age 4, he began playing music, and his experience heightened his awareness that he was having a divine connection to the deepest parts of himself. James also remembers the incredible backyard oasis at his grandmother's house. He grew up around lush, green fullness of plant life, and all kinds of animals and critters. It was paradise for him, until she was forced to move inland because of her asthma. Back at home, James sank into the boring, grey, conventional childhood. Kids at school were miserable, and so was he. So he was given the option to go to parochial school or music school, and this was the beginning of his musical education. Eventually, James landed in San Diego and began studying  with some very wise and influential people. One mentor inspired him in such a way that he felt that he truly connected to his "inner ear", a sensation he now compares to that first encounter with the sun through the trees; he was filled with warmth and light. This caused a shift in James. He realized his own true inner self, and he began to feel oneness with his expression of that self in relation to nature. He began meeting with others, making music together out in nature using found objects. James felt his own relationship with everything in the world, and the connection that lives in those depths. Through this process, James discovered that "we can tap into greater wisdom, greater knowledge as well, but also into who we are as a human being, a spirit, having a human experience as a human being." Now, James leads workshops about mindfulness, awareness, listening, and self-discovery. He uses music and other techniques to show others how to shift into the state of being fully present with their inner selves and truly connected with nature.__________________ James Guzzetta has been a musician since the age of 4, first studying classical music, winning competitions, and as a guest soloist with the San Diego Symphony. James went on to explore electronic and ethnic music forms. In the early 1970s, studying with North Indian Vocal Master Pandit Pran Nath, James discovered his inner ear and True Voice. During this time he started a series of musical journeys in SW canyonlands, deserts, and other remote and sacred sites, taking small groups of friends to share a dynamic and reconnecting experience with Nature and their True Self. After 40 years working in Corporate America and 2 Startups, he has returned to offering transformational workshops and retreats - all focused on Nature as a Gateway to our True Self. Find James here: http://www.journeyin2.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesguzzetta/ https://www.facebook.com/james.guzzetta.18 https://twitter.com/GuzzettaJames __________________I'm your podcast host, Dr. Doreen Downing, and I help people find their voice so they can overcome anxiety, be confident, and speak without fear. Get started now on your journey to your authentic voice by downloading my Free 7 Step Guide to Fearless Speaking: https://www.doreen7steps.com.   

This week Bollotta-FIDE has the pleasure of a sit down conversation with the Director of Facility Administration for the San Diego Symphony, Paige Satter. Alex kicks things off with a Leap Year YaYa-ism and Anthony gets TIPSY about assigned seating. Paige gets into her favorites part and challenges of managing and contracting a (RAIN or SHINE) facility like the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park and Copley Symphony Hall at the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Center. Enjoy this upbeat conversation about the behind the scenes operations of the iconic San Diego Symphony facilities.LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW and COMMENT HERE!Bollotta-FIDE could use your help.Please answer this survey: https://stats.blubrry.com/s-85335/getting_started/Submit ASK ANTHONY questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcastFollow @BollottaEntertainment on Instagram

The need for more housing and sustainable transportation has North County's transit agency exploring ways to maximize the use of their land. In other news, Chula Vista becomes the first city in California to lose its distinction of Welcoming City, just over three years after being the first city to receive the distinction. Plus, the San Diego Symphony's indoor home will soon be among the finest symphony halls in the country.

The announcement that longtime California Senator Dianne Fienstein will not seek reelection in 2024 marks the end of an era in California politics and governance. Then, a group of California state lawmakers are proposing to enshrine marriage equality into the state's constitution. Next, for Black History Month, we introduce you to a San Diego scientist who discovered a new opportunity to help his curly haired young nephew and many other children who look like him. And, the San Diego Symphony is the oldest in California. Now, its historic home is undergoing a major renovation. Finally, we hear from the director of a new musical "The Outsiders," which will soon have its world premiere opening at The La Jolla Playhouse.

In this episode of Max Q, Christina Manceor speaks with Lily Josefsberg (GPD 18'). After extensive freelancing experience at orchestras around the U.S., she was appointed piccolo with the San Diego Symphony in May 2022. The discussion covers life for orchestral musicians, ways to navigate the audition process, and how Lily's experience in school impacted where she … Continue reading 3. Max Q – Lily Josefsberg →

This episode features an interview by Laura Reynolds, Director of Impact and Innovation at San Diego Symphony. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I'm joined in the backyard this week by Violympian and VMC participant Travis Maril, as well as his fellow USC alum and my Director of Operations, Kate Reddish. Our wide-ranging conversation includes no small measure of pedagogical geekery, as well as such diverse topics as Tae Kwon Do bribery and Michael Jordan's private Space Jam gym. Violist Travis Maril is String Coordinator and Viola Faculty at San Diego State University (SDSU), where he has taught since 2007. At SDSU he also serves as Co-Director of the Community Music School's String Academy, a pre-college program for young musicians, which he co-founded in 2012.  As violist with the Hyperion Quartet, Travis was a prizewinner at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Over the years he has collaborated in chamber music projects with principal players of the LA Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Miró Quartet, and Brooklyn Rider, among others.  Locally he performs frequently with Camarada, Art of Elan, and with the San Diego Symphony. Inspired by the Violympics in 2021, Travis started String Gym, his own online program for violinists and violists. Through String Gym, Travis works with players across the US, Australia, Germany and Taiwan.  From time to time he also writes about music-related topics on his blog, String Theory. You can also follow Travis on Instagram. If you're interested in joining us for the fifth iteration of VMC, starting in 2023, you can find out more information here, and apply here.

I'm joined in the backyard this week by Violympian and VMC participant Travis Maril, as well as his fellow USC alum and my Director of Operations, Kate Reddish. Our wide-ranging conversation includes no small measure of pedagogical geekery, as well as such diverse topics as Tae Kwon Do bribery and Michael Jordan's private Space Jam gym. Violist Travis Maril is String Coordinator and Viola Faculty at San Diego State University (SDSU), where he has taught since 2007. At SDSU he also serves as Co-Director of the Community Music School's String Academy, a pre-college program for young musicians, which he co-founded in 2012.  As violist with the Hyperion Quartet, Travis was a prizewinner at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Over the years he has collaborated in chamber music projects with principal players of the LA Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, San Diego Symphony, and members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Miró Quartet, and Brooklyn Rider, among others.  Locally he performs frequently with Camarada, Art of Elan, and with the San Diego Symphony. Inspired by the Violympics in 2021, Travis started String Gym, his own online program for violinists and violists. Through String Gym, Travis works with players across the US, Australia, Germany and Taiwan.  From time to time he also writes about music-related topics on his blog, String Theory. You can also follow Travis on Instagram. If you're interested in joining us for the fifth iteration of VMC, starting in 2023, you can find out more information here, and apply here.

Diamanda Galás has spent a lot of her life representing the underrepresented. While working on music, she also created work dealing with AIDS, genocide, and mental disease, as well as compositions for voice and piano set to the works of exiled poets. On this episode of LaunchLeft, Diamanda and Rain have a great conversation about her work, artist collaborations, and how she uses music and art to tell the stories and experiences of forgotten people.   -----------------  LAUNCHLEFT OFFICIAL WEBSITEhttps://www.launchleft.com  LAUNCHLEFT PATREON https://www.patreon.com/LaunchLeft  TWITTER https://twitter.com/LaunchLeft  INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/launchleft/  FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/LaunchLeft  --------------------- LaunchLeft Podcast hosted by Rain Phoenix is an intentional space for Art and Activism where famed creatives launch new artists. LaunchLeft is an alliance of left-of-center artists, a curated ecosystem that includes a podcast, label and NFT gallery. --------------------- IN THIS EPISODE: [02:30] Groups of people Diamanda has felt drawn to represent through her art.  [06:00] Diamanda's work in her own terms- representing the underrepresented.  [12:00] Collaborating with artists and the new ideas it can inspire. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  Artists can draw inspiration from other artists' creative processes.  Sharing the hard parts can help others to relate and see the end result of working out these situations. BIO:  The San Diego-born Galás came up playing both classical and jazz music. She not only accompanied her Anatolian Greek father's gospel choir and joined his New Orleans-style band, but also performed as a piano soloist with the San Diego Symphony at the age of 14. She went on to play with various groups that included heavies of the new-jazz thing, such as a circa-'74 combo in Pomona, California, that included cornetist Bobby Bradford, sax man David Murray bassist Mark Dresser, and drummer Stanley Crouch. She made her first public performance in 1979, collaborating on an opera with Vinko Globokar and Amnesty International about the arrest torture, and assasination of a Turkish woman for treason. In 1982 she released her debut album, The Litanies of Satan, which showcased her early forays into unorthodox vocal expression and multiphonics, and which included an 18-minute performance piece titled “Wild Women With Steak Knives.” She has created work dealing with AIDS (including the recently re-mastered The Divine Punishment), genocide and mental disease, as well as compositions for voice and piano set to the works of exiled poets. She also collaborated with Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones on the 1994 album The Sporting Life. RESOURCE LINKS Diamanda Galás Website Diamanda on IG Diamanda on Twitter  Diamanda on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beach Boys are performing with The San Diego Symphony at the Rady Shell in Jacobus Park in San Diego this Saturday at 7:30pm and the Greek Theatre in LA this Sunday at 8:00pm.John Stamos and Mark McGrath will join them at The Greek Theatre.

Jacques Spitzer is the CEO and Founder of the San Diego-based full-service branding and advertising firm Raindrop. Over the past decade, Raindrop has helped more than six direct-to-consumer brands grow by millions in just months and are responsible for creating the top-performing ad of 2020 on Youtube. Among their clients include WORX, Omigo, Crossrope, HoneyBug, the Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes, Dr. Squatch, BakBlade, T.S. Restaurants, Ruggable, and The San Diego Symphony.He is also the author of the book People Love Turkey Sandwiches and co-author of the book Think Better, a sought-after speaker, documentary filmmaker, and 2-time Emmy-winning storyteller and creative director. His work has been featured in Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine.In this podcast, Jacques shares how he's leading at least 100 employees for his two different companies combined, the importance of an entrepreneurial operating system, what his day-to-day looks like nowadays, and what most ad agencies get wrong about creating video content.This Cast Covers:How Raindrop walks the talk by doing their own marketing for their agency (05:38) Creating a long-form ad that led to an insane number of leads for almost zero ad spend (10:21)Why Joey is an idiot for not leveraging this type of content in their outbound process that could easily cut their cost per acquisition by half (11:17)There is never a wrong moment or time to invest in yourself (11:48)Jacques shares his insights on creating edutainment content (13:09)What makes Raindrop unique from other advertising agencies creating video content for their clients (14:08)Don't start with what you want to say, start with what your consumer wants to hear (16:14)What has changed for Jacques and Raindrop in the past 12 to 18 months since being on the podcast (17:52) How implementing EOS radically transformed Sales Driven Agency as well (19:39)Having an EOS has led to so much clarity and profitability (22:11)  “Think Better” by Jacques Spitzer and Jeffrey Campbell (23:06)Jacques shares one of the parables in the book about overemphasizing the role we play in other people's lives (25:21)Joey recalls a life-changing moment when he realized he was just a rock in someone else's play (25:52)Is it true that any PR is good PR? (29:05)What does Jacques's day-to-day now look like? (32:30)Jacques shares his upcoming podcast launching really soon called Marketing People Love (34:55)Additional Resources:The Sales Driven AgencyThe Best Damn Agency MastermindRaindrop AgencyJacques Spitzer | LinkedIn

Anthony Bollotta and Alex Apostolidis discuss a bevy of topics today. Alex is back from a fun trip to Vegas and discusses her Trailer Park Chili and Anthony's lack of cooking skills and a trip to the Shell to see the San Diego Symphony with Michael Feinstein's Judy Garland show. Anthony recounts a story of an interaction with Sid Luft. They get into their observations of San Diego Comic Con set up before the show opens.Then they get into trends with AR and Virtual, the inflation issues and getting talent to work within a budget and much more. Enjoy.Submit questions on the form at www.bollotta.com/podcastFollow @BollottaEntertainment on Instagram

On this episode of Soul Stories, Dr Randall has an inspiring conversation with Monique Mead.A lifelong ambassador for classical music, violinist Monique Mead enjoys a rich career as a performer, educator, and innovator. Inspired and mentored by Leonard Bernstein, Mead has devoted her performing career to nurturing new audiences and deepening the musical experience for seasoned concertgoers. Her programs span performances with major orchestras and festivals throughout the United Statesand Europe. She has also drawn international acclaim for her popular appeal and innovative approach Interweaving live music with audience engagement at the highest level. Her programs have reached millions through television appearances, a six-year radio series with the Munich Radio Orchestra, and over 20 years of concerts with the Cologne Philharmonic, Munich Symphony,Düsseldorf Symphony, Berlin Radio Orchestra, RIAS Chamber Choir, Neue Philharmonie Westfalen, San Diego Symphony, and the Mainly Mozart Festival, among others.Since 2012, Monique has served as Director of Music Entrepreneurship at Carnegie Mellon University, where she launches community initiatives and teaches courses that enable students to thrive as a musician in today's world.With a deep interest in music for healing, Monique regularly performs stress-relieving programs for cancer patients, hospital staff, and people suffering from anxiety and depression. In honor of Beethoven's 250th birthday celebration, Monique launched  “Beethoven in the Face of Adversity,” a community engagement program for which she performed the Beethoven Violin Concerto 50 times in 250 days for people suffering from adversities of all kinds. As a soloist and chamber musician, she has performed with the Mexico State Symphony, Krakow Symphony, Philharmonia Hungarica, Philharmonie der Nationen, and at many music festivals, including; Orcas Island, Rockport, Maui, Mainly Mozart, and Schleswig-Holstein. From 2000-2008 she was co-Director of the Strings Music Festival in Steamboat Springs, CO and now serves as Artistic Director of the Rancho la Puerta Chamber Music Festival in Tecate, Mexico.  She is also a member of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Board and is Founding Director of Olympic Strings Camp, a summer program for high school students.Monique performs on a 1860 Vuillaume violin. She enjoys performing chamber music with her children on harp and piano. She is a lover of nature, yoga, and home-grown cuisine.An episode not to be missed! 

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.The Wally Russell Mentoring Award is presented by USITT in partnership with the Wally Russell Foundation to honor someone who embodies the guiding hand that Wally Russell provided to many young professionals.A 30-year resident of San Diego, Jay Sheehan oversees the production management and stage management areas for the School of Theatre, Television and Film at San Diego State University. Additionally, Jay created and leads the Certificate in Entertainment Management Program for the School. In addition to teaching stage management, production management and live concert production, Jay also oversees all aspects of production for the 8 show main stage and student production season.Jay also serves as the National Production Manager for Young Arts, dedicated to help identify and support the next generation of artists in the literary, performing, visual and design arts. In this capacity, Jay oversees productions in Miami, and the Presidential Scholars program at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.Jay is an Equity stage manager, having worked on over 50 shows during his stage management career. Jay's other jaunts around San Diego have found him as the Director of Production and Operations for the San Diego Symphony and Director of Operations for House of Blues, overseeing the 20,000 seat Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.Jay is also owner of Cue One Productions and is a freelance special event manager whose event list includes the NFL Super Bowl, Major League Baseball's All Star Game as well as non-profit charities concert events in and around the United States.TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

On our final episode of the semester, we interview Katie O'Halloran (she/her) and Vinh Nguyen (he/him). Katie is a Dublin-based, interdisciplinary director and creator from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her work celebrates theatricality, examines the materiality and effects of borders and confines, and prioritises a thorough probing of the text. She fuses her love of analyzing language with detailed vocal and physical work, as she firmly believes that “actors write with their bodies”. She holds a BFA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory (concentrations in Directing, Acting, Songwriting) and an MFA (Distinction) in Directing from The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art. Vinh is a multi-faceted theatre maker, educator, and EDI consultant based in the San Francisco Bay Area/Ohlone Native Land. He has performed with companies such as 42nd Street Moon, San Jose Stage, Bay Area Musicals, Cabrillo Stage, and Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre. During his time in San Diego to pursue his graduate studies, Vinh performed in concerts with The Old Globe Theatre, San Diego Symphony, and Kristin Chenoweth at the Music Box Theatre. As a director, Vinh aims to critically examine and reinterpret the American Musical Theatre cannon for a modern audience. He is also invested in and has contributed to the creation of new works that spotlight BIPOC voices and diverse cultural experiences. Selected world premieres include: Mr. Holland's Opus (by BD Wong and Wayne Baker), Gold: The Midas Musical (by Min Kahng for Bay Area Children's Theatre), and The Emeryville Horror (Same Boat Theatre Collective, the Bay Area's first & only environmental justice theatre company). Vinh will be directing the musical Company for South Bay Musical Theatre and the musical Allegiance for Palo Alto Players this upcoming season. Vinh is a passionate advocate and consultant for the causes of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and anti-racism in the theatre, having contributed to EDI efforts of companies such as: South Bay Musical Theatre, Hillbarn Theatre, 42nd Street Moon, and Portola Valley Theatre Conservatory. He is the Manager of Youth and Family Programs at Montalvo Arts Center and an adjunct professor at his alma mater, San Jose State University. Vinh received an MFA in Musical Theatre from San Diego State University. Membership includes: the Stage Directors & Choreographers Society (SDC), Equity Membership Candidate Program (EMC), and the Musical Theatre Educators' Alliance (MTEA).

Having recently performed at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel, pianist David Fung joins us on the Classical Post Podcast for an intriguing conversation highlighting his design and style aesthetics. He speaks on the wabi-sabi approach to minimalism and a dream house of raw material. Plus, hear if he prefers to spend a day in Biden or Rhianna's shoes. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or other platforms. HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR DISCUSSION Favorite cocktail: Manhattan with Luxardo cherries Style icons/movements: Marie Kondo, minimalism, wabi-sabi (finding beauty in imperfection) Architecture preference: Mid-century modern, Frank Lloyd Wright Dream aesthetic: Raw material, austerity, massive space Fashion: Issey Miyake, Cartier, Dior, Uniqlo Recommended products: Aesop Whose shoes would you walk in for a day? Toss up between Biden or Rhianna What does success mean to you? Success is being able to do what you love on a day-to-day basis and being able to share this. What's one important trait in the workplace? A simpatico professional environment is very valuable. Learn more: davidfung.com, Instagram, Facebook Praised for his “ravishing and simply gorgeous” performances in The Washington Post, pianist David Fung is widely recognized for interpretations that are elegant and refined, yet intensely poetic and uncommonly expressive. Declared a Rising Star in BBC Music Magazine, Mr. Fung regularly appears with the world's premier ensembles including the Cleveland Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, the Israel Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Belgium, the San Diego Symphony, and the San Francisco Symphony, as well as the major orchestras in his native country of Australia, including the Melbourne Symphony, the Queensland Symphony, and the Sydney Symphony. Mr. Fung garnered international attention as laureate of the Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition in Brussels and the Arthur Rubinstein Piano International Masters Competition in Tel Aviv. In Tel Aviv, he was further distinguished by the Chamber Music and Mozart Prizes, awarded in areas in which Mr. Fung has a passionate interest. Mr. Fung is the first piano graduate of the Colburn Conservatory in Los Angeles and is a Steinway Artist. -- Classical Post explores the intersection of classical music, style, and wellness, diving into meaningful conversations with leading artists from an array of different backgrounds. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our website for exclusive articles or subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content.

Well, now Dave's gone and done it. A quick and dirty secret solo episode of bootleg snippets fresh from his iPhone of his wife Bryonha Marie's solo concert dropping tonight, “BROADWAY BY THE BAY,” with the great Rob Fisher and members of the San Diego Symphony to open their venue, The Shell. This concert will stream until the end of June, and you will not want to miss it. Here's the list of songs, some of which you'll get a taste of from that epic night last March in 40-degree Pacific Ocean winds: EVERYTHING'S COMING US ROSES BROADWAY BABY SUMMERTIME CAN'T HELP LOVIN' THAT MAN ADELAIDE'S LAMENT TILL THERE WAS YOU AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME ONE HUNDRED EASY WAYS BEFORE THE PARADE PASSES BY NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT WHEN YOU'RE GOOD TO MAMA HOME CABARET COUNTING YOUR BLESSINGS All performed by the incomparable, impossibly versatile, legendary Broadway Beast, Bryonha Marie. Get your tickets ($25) to stream the full concert with the real glorious audio now until the end of June at sandiegosymphony.org, and click on “Broadway By The Bay.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-goldsmith/support

This week, Emily joins Sierra to talk about transitioning from music to music business! Emily is an Arts Administrator at the San Diego Symphony. Awarded School of Music and Dance Alumnus to Watch in 2020 by San Diego State University, Emily Persinko supports the Southern California music community through various arts administrator roles for performing arts organizations, which have included the San Diego Symphony, Art of Elan, La Jolla Music Society, San Diego Youth Symphony, Ojai Music Festival, and San Diego State University School of Music and Dance. Emily currently leads the operation of the San Diego Symphony's learning and community engagement programs, including the Berton Family Young People's Concerts, San Diego Symphony Family Concert series, Open Rehearsals, High School Ambassadors program, Dr. William and Evelyn Lamden Masterclass Program, the Community Ticketing Program, and the Symphony as Art & Business program. Emily is also Art of Elan's marketing associate and serves as a director on the board for the San Diego Flute Guild. Follow us on socials! Sierra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierradudas/ Sierra Spills Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierraspillspod Emily's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-persinko/ Emily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilinarose/ Art of Elan Website: www.artofelan.org Art of Elan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofelan/

It's Food Week on The Swirl! Everybody's (first-or-second) favorite Pandemic Topic. First we do our weekly catch-up with with some big Bryonha news about a San Diego Symphony comeback, a new country to add to the Analytics Check, a This Week In Gaggery on COVID-19 vaccinations you will find informative about how we got our first shots and YOU CAN TOO, and then a geek-out interview with our special guest, Broadway dancer-diva transformed into food guru (@katiewebbernyc) Katie Webber (“The Reset”), who gives us the lowdown on protein in a plant-based life, and the act of Sarah Coopering your way into the next phase of the pandemic. Then it's time for the Bridgerton conversation you didn't know you needed, and this week's anonymous reading that should make it all all right. It's all about the foodjamins, baby! TASTE ‘EM! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-goldsmith/support

Bill Protzmann's volunteer work has included Board positions with Guitars for Vets and the San Diego Veterans Coalition. He has been instrumental in connecting thousands of military service members and Veterans with honor tickets to the largest healing music organization in his town: the San Diego Symphony. Organizations like Consumer Action, The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, 2-1-1 San Diego, and The American Music Therapy Association have all been delighted with his keynote presentations.  Go online, and you can read his articles at Fox News, Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Psychology Today, and PracticalHeartSkills.com.  For his foundational work establishing music as self-care he received an Inspiring Hope Award of Excellence from the National Council for Behavioral Health.  You'll find his first book at Amazon.com: “More Than Human – The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization.”  Bill is the world's leading expert on music's power for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and he's here today to inspire, delight and demonstrate the power of music as a tool for self-care. https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Protzmann-31362093115/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billprotzmann/

Bill Protzmann's volunteer work has included Board positions with Guitars for Vets and the San Diego Veterans Coalition. He has been instrumental in connecting thousands of military service members and Veterans with honor tickets to the largest healing music organization in his town: the San Diego Symphony. Organizations like Consumer Action, The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, 2-1-1 San Diego, and The American Music Therapy Association have all been delighted with his keynote presentations.  Go online, and you can read his articles at Fox News, Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Psychology Today, and PracticalHeartSkills.com.  For his foundational work establishing music as self-care he received an Inspiring Hope Award of Excellence from the National Council for Behavioral Health.  You'll find his first book at Amazon.com: “More Than Human – The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization.”  Bill is the world's leading expert on music's power for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and he's here today to inspire, delight and demonstrate the power of music as a tool for self-care. https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Protzmann-31362093115/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billprotzmann/

Bill Protzmann's volunteer work has included Board positions with Guitars for Vets and the San Diego Veterans Coalition. He has been instrumental in connecting thousands of military service members and Veterans with honor tickets to the largest healing music organization in his town: the San Diego Symphony. Organizations like Consumer Action, The Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, 2-1-1 San Diego, and The American Music Therapy Association have all been delighted with his keynote presentations.  Go online, and you can read his articles at Fox News, Your Tango, The Good Men Project, Psychology Today, and PracticalHeartSkills.com.  For his foundational work establishing music as self-care he received an Inspiring Hope Award of Excellence from the National Council for Behavioral Health.  You'll find his first book at Amazon.com: “More Than Human – The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organization.”  Bill is the world's leading expert on music's power for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health, and he's here today to inspire, delight and demonstrate the power of music as a tool for self-care. https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Protzmann-31362093115/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/billprotzmann/

Edward Carroll is one of the world's premiere trumpet players and teachers. Having held principal positions in the Rotterdam Philharmonic and San Diego Symphony, he now conducts and teaches. In part two of their conversation, Ed and Cameron discuss Chosen Vale, contemporary music, the importance of learning period instruments, and the joys and tribulations of recording. edwardcarrollmusic.com/bio/

Edward Carroll is one of the world's premiere trumpet players and teachers. Having held principal positions in the Rotterdam Philharmonic and San Diego Symphony, he now conducts and teaches. Ed and Cameron discuss the changing financial landscape for artists, finding one's instrument by accident, and the evolution of a career over time. http://edwardcarrollmusic.com/bio/

Summary What would you do if you showed up to an audition and heard, “OK, when I give you the signal, play something intense. Then on the next signal, more intensity!” Well, that's exactly what happened to double bassist Nate Farrington. Except he was auditioning for a national Honda TV spot, and the mysterious voice belonged to the director! Nate is one of those friends who's always up for a project: he's the guy I'd call if I needed to paint a fence, set up a gas grill, or transport a big piece of furniture. Come to think of it, isn't that last one a big part of the double bassist's life? But Nate is also the guy I'd call if I needed to whip up a duo program in two hours' time. Or if I needed a pair of expert ears to hear an audition list. He's always ready to go, and he has a broad array of musical and extra-musical skills that makes him the perfect fit out here in Hollywood. So even though he spends much of his time playing in symphonies (he's the new principal bass of the LA Opera Orchestra), his interests range far and wide, and he's equally at home creating music as he is re-creating it. He's a frequent collaborator with Rocket Jump Studios, and as you'll discover, he's already spent some time on camera out here as well. Nate and I talk about how to win those juicy commercial roles, as well as the (also juicy?) orchestra auditions. Here's a hint: they both involve lots of preparation and then a letting-go of control! We also get into the differences between some of the big symphony orchestras. Nate has played with just about all of them over the years. He's a real inspiration for finding your own musical voice, or deciding where you fit in the ever-expanding musical universe. Transcript Nathan: [00:00:01] Hi, and welcome back to Stand Partners for Life. Along with my wife Akiko Tarumoto, I am Nathan Cole and we are stand partners for life. But today I'm here instead with Nate Farrington, a good friend ever since I moved to L.A. five years ago. So Nate, thanks for being with us today. Nate: [00:00:39] It's my pleasure. Nathan: [00:00:39] Thanks for being with me today. It's not the “royal we” here. Nate is a bass player extraordinaire, and although we went to the same school the Curtis Institute we weren't there at the same time. We met only five years ago when I moved out here to L.A. Nate: [00:00:54] But I felt I'd known you since I was in school… you were, you know, the Nate before me at Curtis that everyone talked about. So it was interesting to connect, you know, to put a face with the name–that's my name. Nathan: [00:01:06] Back then everybody it seemed like all the adults called me Nate and everybody my age called me Nathan. So I sort of hedge my bets I go by Nathan but my website is natesviolin.com. So there's the confusion but you're always Nate. Nate: [00:01:19] I am. Nathan: [00:01:20] Now, you play bass and you play so much of the time in symphony orchestras as I do and a lot of the time with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. But you're a traveling musician. You live in L.A. but you're really all over the place. Tell me a little about how that works. Nate: [00:01:37] In the past five years I've played with Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Columbus, Philadelphia, New York Chicago, Cleveland. I've done concerts in the past with Boston and National and Baltimore and so it's been a pretty interesting ride to me. The Cincinnati Symphony as well and I was slated to play with the San Diego Symphony but but wasn't able to make it that week. It's an incredible variety of music making that happens all over the country. And you know the basic skill set is always the same. The same thing I've been doing since we were little children. But it's interesting to go from spot to spot and see what drives each group differently and how they make their sound the way they do it. It all becomes evident pretty quickly once you start playing with a new group. Nathan: [00:02:24] Now me,

Concert: Mirga Conducts Mahler Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Eric Bromberger received his Ph.D. in American Literature from UCLA and taught literature and writing courses at Bates College (Lewiston, ME) and San Diego State University. A violinist, he joined the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra in 1980 and began writing the orchestra's program notes the following year. Those notes drew the attention of presenters and performers, and soon he was able to quit his day job and devote himself to his first love, music. He is presently program annotator for the Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Washington Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, 92nd Street Y in New York City, San Francisco Performances, University of Chicago Presents, La Jolla Music Society, and others. He wrote the liner notes for the Alexander String Quartet's recent recordings of the quartet cycles of Mozart, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Bartók.

Concert: Beethoven & Shostakovich Upbeat Live provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and are held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned. For more information: laphil.com/upbeatlive About the Speaker: Eric Bromberger received his Ph.D. in American Literature from UCLA and taught literature and writing courses at Bates College (Lewiston, ME) and San Diego State University.  A violinist, he joined the La Jolla Symphony Orchestra in 1980 and began writing the orchestra's program notes the following year.  Those notes drew the attention of presenters and performers, and soon he was able to quit his day job and devote himself to his first love, music.  He is presently program annotator for the Minnesota Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Washington Performing Arts at the Kennedy Center, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, 92nd Street Y in New York City, San Francisco Performances, University of Chicago Presents, La Jolla Music Society, and others.  He wrote the liner notes for the Alexander String Quartet's recent recordings of the quartet cycles of Mozart, Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Bartók.