Author: Trevor Jones

802: Isaac Trapkus on IMSLP and his path

Isaac Trapkus joined the New York Philharmonic in November 2016. Before joining the Philharmonic he was a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and, before that, principal double bass of the New Haven Symphony while he was studying with Leigh Mesh, associate principal bass of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.  Isaac also volunteers as a designer… Continue reading 802: Isaac Trapkus on IMSLP and his path

800: Erica Bramham on pandemic projects

Erica Bramham just released Enamel, her third album and her first self-recorded release. We talk about how the pandemic inspired these compositions, what it was like shooting the music videos for this album, what the pandemic has been like for her in Melbourne, thoughts on future projects, and such more. Enjoy, and be sure to… Continue reading 800: Erica Bramham on pandemic projects

799: Mary Rannie on writing Life on the G String

Mary Rannie is the principal double bass of the Victoria Symphony in British Columbia, Canada, the double bassist in the Galiano Ensemble, and former bass instructor at the University of Victoria.  She is also the author of Gary Karr: Life on the G String, which chronicles the remarkable career of one of the most influential… Continue reading 799: Mary Rannie on writing Life on the G String

798: Michael Fuller on his orchestral journey

Michael Fuller is currently a Resident Bass Fellow at the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  Prior to that, he spent three seasons with the New World Symphony, and his first bass teachers were Benjamin Blazer, Amanda Rice-Johnston, and John Hood. We talk about Michael’s background, growing up in Philadelphia, discovering the bass, his time spent at Eastman… Continue reading 798: Michael Fuller on his orchestral journey