Join us in Episode 29 for a conversation with the amazing Brett Hodge, Principal Horn of the Omaha Symphony and 3rd Horn of the Grant Park Festival Orchestra.
Preparing for orchestral auditionsGrowing up in St. Louis, hearing the St. Louis SymphonyLightbulb momentsDifferences between music performance and music educationStudying with Martin HacklemanShoutout to Ryan Gruber!Musical heroes“When I need to fix something in my playing, I ask someone else.”“Even professionals have to work on things.”Wind Quintet playingProgramming, pops repertoire“Having an orchestral job is not the only career out there.”Shoutout to Chris Castellanos!Career development“There’s more to life than just practicing…”“I’m not what you would call a traditional soloist…”Preparing for solo competitionsPlaying with the Grant Park OrchestraI don’t feel the need to compete with other people anymore.”Inspirations, musical and otherwiseShoutout to Josh Johnson!“There’s no reason to be afraid to play.”