Interview with Dr. Matt McClung Principal Percussionist with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra Rachel Watkins  5/15/2017 They say variety is the spice of life and, for River Oaks Chamber Orchestra principal percussionist Matthew McClung, it’s also the soundtrack of life. After all, according to him, one...

Interview with Jordan Frazier Principal Bass with the Grammy-award winning, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra Westchester Philharmonic, and the Bard Festival. Never mind its size, the bass has taken Jordan Frazier on a larger-than-life journey—from one of the most sacred places in Japan to Metallica (yes, the metal band!)...

Interview with Brant Taylor Cellist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra   Rachel Watkins  2/15/2017 From pounding the pavement to practicing meditation, cellist Brant Taylor knows what it takes to live a lifestyle that fosters greatness. A self-proclaimed “late bloomer” in the world of strings, Chicago Symphony...

Interview with Duncan Riddell  Concertmaster of the Royal Philharmonic of London Rachel Watkins 1/19/2017 Every musician has at least one of those stories—a performance nightmare; a laugh-out-loud blunder; a silly snafu while on stage. For Duncan Riddell, Concertmaster of one of England’s most prestigious orchestras,...