The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Brant Taylor, who has been a member of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra cello section since 1998. Brant shares a behind the scenes look at the most recent cello audition where the committee listened to 197 preliminary auditions. If you are interested in taking auditions, Brant provides a treasure trove of helpful information in these episodes!

You can connect with Brant on Facebook and Instagram @batmanvcl

For more information on Brant click here: https://cso.org/about/performers/cso-musicians/strings/cello/brant-taylor/

To read his articles on CelloBello click here: http://www.cellobello.com/cello-blog/author/brant-taylor/

Here is an article with Brant's audition tips for the Strad magazine: https://www.thestrad.com/10-tips-for-a-successful-orchestral-audition/14.article

Another Interview with Brant: http://coregami.com/blogs/news/meditation-new-zealand-and-how-to-late-bloom-your-way-to-the-top

Instructional videos with Brant: http://musaic.nws.edu/search?utf8=✓&query=brant+taylor

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