Comings and goings at the LA Phil (Fall 2025 edition, pt. 3): another new percussionist confirmed
Appointments / Auditions & Appointments / Los Angeles Philharmonic / Music News & Info: Classical

Comings and goings at the LA Phil (Fall 2025 edition, pt. 3): another new percussionist confirmed

Earlier this year, when the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced auditions for Assistant Principal and Section Percussion, I thought two things were possible: The auditions were for a single open position to replace Perry Dreiman, section percussionist who retired last year and who often played as acting principal. The auditions were for two separate positions, meaning … Continue reading

David Bilger on audition prep & what made the difference when he got Philly’s Principal Trumpet chair
Auditions & Appointments / Music News & Info: Classical

David Bilger on audition prep & what made the difference when he got Philly’s Principal Trumpet chair

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal trumpet, David Bilger, has many outlets for sharing his experience and wisdom with other musicians:  he has his own blog, he has teaching positions at The Curtis Institute of Music and Temple University, and he just wrapped up a two-year stint as “William F. and Pamela P. Prokasy Professor in the … Continue reading