Today’s guest is Ian Hallas, the newest member of the double bass section of the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Ian successfully auditioned for Lyric in January of 2016 and joins a section with former Contrabass Conversations guests Greg Sarchet and Andrew Anderson. Ian studied with Paul Ellison at Rice University and David Allen Moore at the University… Continue reading 180: Ian Hallas on winning a Lyric Opera bass section spot, effective excerpt practicing, and routines for audition success
Category: Audition-related Episodes
Episodes covering tactics, tips, and techniques for audition preparation.
176: Andrew Raciti on living in Australia, studying with Paul Ellison, and helpful student mindsets
We are featuring Andrew Raciti on this week’s show. Andy is the acting principal bass of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. He is also the head of the double bass studio of the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. Before joining the Milwaukee Symphony in 2006, Mr Raciti was associate principal bass of the Sydney… Continue reading 176: Andrew Raciti on living in Australia, studying with Paul Ellison, and helpful student mindsets
175: Ju-Fang Liu on growing up in Taiwan, the path from student to principal bassist, and a love of teaching
Today’s episode features Indianapolis Symphony principal bassist Ju-Fang Liu. We had a great conversation about growing up in Taiwan, her years studying at the Interlochen Arts Academy and at Indiana University with Lawrence Hurst and Bruce Bransby, her time in New World, teaching, playing jazz, studying bass overseas, and several other topics. We also feature… Continue reading 175: Ju-Fang Liu on growing up in Taiwan, the path from student to principal bassist, and a love of teaching
167: Scott Pingel on accelerated musical development, life as principal bass of San Francisco, and differences between conservatory and university teaching
We’re featuring San Francisco Symphony Principal Double Bass and University of Michigan faculty member Scott Pingel on this week’s show. In addition to holding down the principal bass chair for the San Francisco Symphony, Scott taught for several years at the San Francisco Conservatory, and he served as Principal Bass of the Charleston Symphony prior to… Continue reading 167: Scott Pingel on accelerated musical development, life as principal bass of San Francisco, and differences between conservatory and university teaching
165: Ed Barker Interview (from the archives)
Here’s another popular episode from the Contrabass Conversations archives. If you haven’t check this episode out before (or even if you have), you’ll be in for a real treat as we explore the world of the double bass with Mr. Barker. We’re featuring Boston Symphony Principal Bassist Ed Barker on this week’s Contrabass Conversations episode. Conducted… Continue reading 165: Ed Barker Interview (from the archives)