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Percussion

Cynthia Yeh: “I Didn’t Know How Hard Some Things Were Supposed to Be. I Still Tell My Students That to This Day; The Things You Think Are Hard Are Only That Way Because Someone Told You They Were”

Principal percussion of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cynthia Yeh, talks about her path to becoming a professional musician, how the CSO creatively handled the pandemic, and gives advice for taking orchestral auditions.

Cynthia Yeh: “I Didn’t Know How Hard Some Things Were Supposed to Be. I Still Tell My Students That to This Day; The Things You Think Are Hard Are Only That Way Because Someone Told You They Were” Open »

Trombone

Jeremy Wilson: “Hug the Cactus. You Know It Will Be Difficult, but You Also Know It Will Be Good for You”

Jeremy Wilson, Associate Professor of Trombone at the Vanderbilt School of Music, discusses early influences and education, his career as a trombonist in the Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna State Opera, his teaching philosophy, tips for preparing a successful audition, new recording projects, and his Body Mind Spirit Workshops.

Jeremy Wilson: “Hug the Cactus. You Know It Will Be Difficult, but You Also Know It Will Be Good for You” Open »

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