BTS Episode 5 - Lisa Dempsey Kane

JT and Matt speak with Lisa Dempsey Kane, orchestra librarian.

Show Notes

In this episode we talk to Lisa Dempsey Kane, the Principal Orchestra Librarian for the Juilliard School, about being an orchestra librarian and how being a concertmaster has helped her transition to this role in an orchestra. She talks about how she was introduced to the library, what an orchestra librarian does, and what’s involved in taking an orchestra library audition. Is it behind a screen? How many rounds? What’s the same/different from an instrumental audition? Join us to find out!

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