Patrick Staples plays double bass in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss bowmaking, electronic music, and the importance of a great first teacher.

The music in this episode is Bottessini’s Fantasy on Bellini’s ‘La Sonnambula’ performed by Patrick Staples with pianist David Fung, and Moonrise by Yabra.

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e13-patrick-staples

Laurie Blanchet plays Assistant Principal Clarinet in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. We discuss finding your way to a career in music, persistence in auditions, and dogs.

The music in this episode is clarinet solos from A Night on Bald Mountain and Rhapsody in Blue performed by Laurie Blanchet, with the latter featuring Leo the dog. Check out that video at https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Sj1jqa1oizQ

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e12-laurie-blanchet

Eric Auerbach plays in the first violin section of the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss joining an orchestra after freelancing in it, his favourite Schubert Piano Sonata, and applying skills across disciplines.

The music in this episode is from the first movement of Mendelssohn’s string quartet opus 13, performed by Eric Auerbach, Jocelyn Hsu, Tyler Pacheco, and Brian Kim.

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e11-eric-auerbach

Miranda Cairns plays Assistant Principal Trumpet in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss the art of section playing, a shared great teacher, and which section of the CPO is most likely to bring a tomato plant to rehearsal.

The music in this episode is the Trio Lyrical by Tobin Stokes, performed by Adam Zinatelli, Aaron Hodgson, and Miranda Cairns.

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e10-miranda-cairns

Recorded on-site at this year’s Nutcracker run with Alberta Ballet, this episode is all about our annual Nutcracker Tea Club, generously supported by the Tea Trader. Hear all about the teas we’re sampling, and get a window into what happens backstage as we play Nutcracker after Nutcracker after Nutcracker.

Find the Tea Trader at http://www.teatrader.com

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e09-nutcracker-tea-club

Theresa Dumbrique plays Second Violin in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss starting professional life while still in school, dancing, and circus aerials.

The music in this episode from Bach’s Sonata No. 2, performed by Theresa Dumbrique.

Get all the information for Theresa’s December 15 Library programme at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/online-learning-event-music-stories-with-a-cpo-violinist-gr-k-6-registration-1553239885309?aff=oddtdtcreator

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e08-theresa-dumbrique

David Sussman plays Assistant Principal Oboe and Principal English Horn in the Calgary Philharmonic. We discuss sailing, making reeds, and tea.

The music in this episode is Gabriel’s Oboe by Ennio Morricone, performed by David Sussman and pianist Cheryl Emery.

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e07-david-sussman

Cellist Robyn Neidhold joins the Calgary Philharmonic this season. We discuss her family connection to Calgary, teaching, and books.

The music in this episode is from the Sonata for Solo Cello by Zoltan Kodaly, performed by Robyn Neidhold.

Find out more at https://www.calgaryphilmusicians.ca/podcast/s2e06-robyn-neidhold