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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra appoints co-principal double bass
3+ day, 49+ min ago (239+ words) British double bassist Danny Cleave assumes the role The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has announced the appointment of its new co-principal double bassist, Danny Cleave. He takes up the role beside BSO principal bassist David Daly. Hailing from South Devon…...
Toronto Symphony Orchestra confirms new associate concertmaster
1+ week, 4+ day ago (305+ words) Violinist Matthew Hakkarainen assumes the role, while Evalynn Tyros and Hezekiah Leung join the viola section Violinist Matthew Hakkarainen | tso.ca The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has confirmed tenure for a number of its newly appointed musicians. These include associate…...
String faculty changes announced for Manhattan School of Music orchestral programme
2+ week, 4+ day ago (263+ words) Violinist David Chan steps down as head of the programme, while violinists Julia Choi and Jeremías Sergiani-Velázquez join the faculty The Manhattan School of Music (MSM) has announced a number of changes to its orchestral programme. Violinist David Chan will…...
‘DALE’ documentary shines a light on first Asian American woman to join the LA Phil
2+ week, 5+ day ago (505+ words) Read more Featured Stories like this in The Strad Playing Hub Looking back on more than four decades with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, violist Dale Hikawa Silverman reflects on a lifetime devoted to music. The first Asian American woman to…...
Fundraiser launched to honour bassist Mathew Fieldes’s legacy and support his son
3+ week, 2+ day ago (317+ words) Proceeds will support the creative future of Fieldes’ son, Ted Mathew Fieldes | facebook.com A fundraiser has been launched to honour the legacy of bassist Mathew Fieldes, who died earlier this month, with proceeds supporting his son, Ted. Fieldes, a…...
The Strad News - Kansas City Symphony announces new string appointments | The Strad
3+ week, 3+ day ago (389+ words) The orchestra has made six new appointments across the orchestra, including principal double bass The Kansas City Symphony has announced the appointment of six new musicians for the 2026/27 season. Landon Honolka joins the Kansas City Symphony as principal double bass,…...
Do I belong on the podium? Five types of imposter syndrome in orchestra teachers
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1036+ words) Viviana Garcia breaks down the variations of imposter syndrome in orchestra teachers and offers tips to those who may be struggling Imposter syndrome is the fear that people think (or will one day think) that you are not as qualified…...
Semi-finalists announced for 10th Windsor Festival International String Competition
3+ week, 4+ day ago (356+ words) Twelve string players will have a chance to win prizes worth over £40,000, including cash, an album recording and performance opportunities The Windsor Festival International String Competition (WFISC) has announced the twelve semi-finalists selected for its 10th anniversary edition. Twelve string players…...