Dave Anderson is one of the most well-known composers writing for the double bass. In addition to being internationally acclaimed as a composer, Dave serves as Principal Bass for the Louisiana Philharmonic in New Orleans and for the Britt Festival Orchestra in Oregon. We dig into all kinds of topics, like what the past year… Continue reading 782: Dave Anderson on a life in composition
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781: Charles Laux on podcasting for orchestra teachers
Charles Laux is the orchestra director at Alpharetta High School in Alpharetta, Georgia and is the host of the excellent Orchestra Teacher Podcast. He also runs an incredible website and YouTube Channel dedicated to orchestra teaching, and he is an active clinician and presenter. We talk about our shared podcasting roots, Charles’ path through the… Continue reading 781: Charles Laux on podcasting for orchestra teachers
780: Ivy Wong on her orchestral path
Ivy Wong is a member of Switzerland’s Orchestre De La Suisse Romande and has had a fascinating path through the music world. We talk about what it’s like playing and living in Switzerland, growing up in Hong Kong and moving to New York for college, the ups and downs of freelancing and auditioning in the… Continue reading 780: Ivy Wong on her orchestral path
779: Charles Chandler, Amos Yang, and Shinji Eshima on 2LOW
We are talking about the release of Bariolage – Duets for Violoncello and Double Bass by 2LOW, a cello and bass duo made up of San Francisco Symphony members Charles Chandler and Amos Yang. We are also joined by composer and San Francisco Opera and Ballet bassist Shinji Eshima, who composed the title track for… Continue reading 779: Charles Chandler, Amos Yang, and Shinji Eshima on 2LOW
778: Mitch Moehring on his luthier journey
Mitch Moehring is the owner and operator of Mitch Moehring Strings, a locally owned and operated lutherie shop based in Kilgore, Texas. Mitch Moehring Strings specializes in hand crafted 5/8 basses with grandiose sound. Mitch Moehring Strings offers a variety of services including: string instrument repair, bow rehairs, rentals, and instrument/bow/supply sales. We talk about… Continue reading 778: Mitch Moehring on his luthier journey