Monthly Archives: October 2018

Jeffrey Strong wins LA Phil 3rd/Utility Trumpet audition
Appointments / Auditions & Appointments / Los Angeles Philharmonic / Music News & Info: Classical

Jeffrey Strong wins LA Phil 3rd/Utility Trumpet audition

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Jeffrey Strong will be the new 3rd/Utility Trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  The Fresno native has been 2nd Trumpet with the St. Louis Symphony since 2015. Prior to that, Mr. Strong served as a trumpeter in the U.S. Marine Band from 2009 to 2015.  National Public Radio (NPR) interviewed him in 2011 regarding his … Continue reading →

Esa-Pekka Salonen to join Colburn Conservatory faculty, will head new conducting program
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Esa-Pekka Salonen to join Colburn Conservatory faculty, will head new conducting program

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The Colburn School announced earlier today that Esa-Pekka Salonen will be joining the faculty of the Colburn Conservatory.  The Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra of London and Conductor Laureate of the Los Angeles Philharmonic will lead the brand new Negaunee Conducting Program devoted to training young conductors. The program is named for the Negaunee … Continue reading →