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Meet Marci Gurnow | Dallas Symphony Bass Clarinet

Meet Marci Gurnow | Dallas Symphony Bass Clarinet

Meet Marci Gurnow, Bass Clarinet of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She shares the performances she’s most excited for, a career-defining Ring Cycle, and why comfort matters just as much as...

Meet Marci Gurnow | Dallas Symphony Bass Clarinet

Meet Marci Gurnow, Bass Clarinet of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. She shares the performances she’s most excited for, a career-defining Ring Cycle, and why comfort matters just as much as...

How They Won - with Kate Warren, Horn

How They Won - with Kate Warren, Horn

Kate Warren wears a lot of hats—internationally recognized hornist, music educator, and social media powerhouse among them. With degrees from Yale, The New School, and Florida State University, she’s built...

How They Won - with Kate Warren, Horn

Kate Warren wears a lot of hats—internationally recognized hornist, music educator, and social media powerhouse among them. With degrees from Yale, The New School, and Florida State University, she’s built...

Behind the Baton - Christine Wolf

Behind the Baton - Christine Wolf

We got to chat with Christine Wolf, Director of Band at Central Davis Jr. High, about her 30 years in music education. She shared her journey, the challenges of keeping...

Behind the Baton - Christine Wolf

We got to chat with Christine Wolf, Director of Band at Central Davis Jr. High, about her 30 years in music education. She shared her journey, the challenges of keeping...

Behind the Baton Blog Interview with Band Director Kristin Hames who wear Blackstrad Concert Attire

Interview with Band Director Kristin Hames

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristin Hames, a dedicated and dynamic band director, who graciously shared her time and wisdom with us. In this interview, she...

Interview with Band Director Kristin Hames

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Kristin Hames, a dedicated and dynamic band director, who graciously shared her time and wisdom with us. In this interview, she...

How They Won #4 - Elina Rubio, violin

How They Won #4 - Elina Rubio, violin

In this installment of our audition winner series, violinist Elina Rubio spills her go-to prep strategies, mindset shifts, and what helped her land a spot with the Utah Symphony. Real...

How They Won #4 - Elina Rubio, violin

In this installment of our audition winner series, violinist Elina Rubio spills her go-to prep strategies, mindset shifts, and what helped her land a spot with the Utah Symphony. Real...

How They Won #3 - with Erin Yun, Oboe

How They Won #3 - with Erin Yun, Oboe

June 1, 2025 We're back with Part 3 of our blog series featuring recent orchestra audition winners! This time, oboist Erin Yun shares her tips on preparation, mindset, and what...

How They Won #3 - with Erin Yun, Oboe

June 1, 2025 We're back with Part 3 of our blog series featuring recent orchestra audition winners! This time, oboist Erin Yun shares her tips on preparation, mindset, and what...