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Gloria Lum has been the cellist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 1985. In 2020, she founded Audition Confidential, which prepares cellists for orchestral auditions through courses and one-on-one coaching. Gloria graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied with Gabor Rejto and Ronald Leonard. Before LA, she was a member of the Oakland and Denver Symphony.

Checkout Audition Confidential at https://www.auditionconfidential.com

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In the latest Snap Audition Podcast Eric has a fun conversation with US Air Force Technical Sergeant Robert "Bobby" Wolfe about his experience in a military band. Eric and Bobby talk through the culture and processes involved with his audition for military bands and the intensity because you are auditioning for a job that can provide for your family. He shares about his life in Air Force Band giving insight into what the day to day looks like and an a hilarious story about how he learned to deal with his nervousness involved in the audition process.

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Ben has taught in public schools for fourteen years and is the current Director of Vocal Music for the Bryan City School District in rural Northwest Ohio. Ben just completed his term as the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 1 President, is an active Ohio Music Education Association adjudicator, and served as the 2022 OMEA All-State Choir Chair. Eric and Ben talk all about the ins and outs of vocal auditions at all levels.

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Jonathan Sindler has been teaching instrumental music in Maryland for 27 years and is currently the Director of Bands at Mount View Middle School in Howard County, Maryland. Mr. Sindler is in high demand as a guest conductor, adjudicator, and clinician. Eric and Jon have a fun conversation about every level of audition and how we all audition daily - it is not just a music thing.

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Enion Pelta is a Colorado-based violinist, violist, composer, and music teacher. With over 25 years as a professional musician, her career has spanned classical, folk, jazz, rock, and beyond. She toured internationally with the band Taarka and performed regularly with Juno award-winning banjo player Jayme Stone, award-winning bluegrass band the RailSplitters, and many others. Currently, she resides in Denver with her husband and high-school son, who are also both musicians. She is also completing her master's in jazz performance at Colorado University, Boulder, and actively gigging.

Check out her latest album:  

enionmalkah.bandcamp.com/album/dedicated-dig

In this episode of the Snap Audition Podcast, Eric Degrove talks to Michael Smith about His innovative programs, “It's Time to Play (A Band “It's Time to Play (The Recorder),” which Instrument)” an accelerated student learning and literacy approach where students sing and play a diverse repertoire of songs. Through his groundbreaking approach, known as "Eleven Leaps to Literacy," Dr. Smith bridges the gap between General Music and Instrumental Music, unlocking each student's full potential. Check out the interesting conversation around the need for diversity and how that impacts the audition process.

Mfsmithmusic.com

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David Duarte is a seasoned music educator with over three decades of experience whose instruction focuses on continuous improvement strategies for student voice and achievement. Eric and David talk all things auditions in a fascinating conversation.

DavidDuarte.org

Culture Before Content Podcast

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