BTS Episode 19 - Weston Sprott

JT and Matt speak with Weston Sprott, trombone, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

Show Notes

Weston Sprott, trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra joins us on Behind the Screen to talk about his journey - both with taking auditions, and listening to them. Weston shares how the Met Orchestra, one of the world’s best and most diverse orchestras, holds their auditions and how that should be a model for all orchestras. Listen in to Weston share his philosophy on taking auditions and what you should (or shouldn’t) do in each round. As he says, “You’re playing a solo recital of orchestral excerpts”. 

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What is Behind the Screen?

Do you remember auditioning for 'first chair' back in high school band? Professional orchestral auditions are an entirely different beast, and host/violist JT Kane brings you world-class guests and a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at this incredibly competitive process. Produced by bassoonist Matt Corey and sponsored by www.insightfortheblind.org