Before most musicians begin with a full-time orchestra, they likely take part in “audition season.” Winter marks the start of this nerve-wracking period; auditions for schools, pre-professional programs, and summer festivals usually occur between January […]
The holiday season often brings busy and calm moments to our lives. Holiday gatherings and flurries of last minute gift shopping are accompanied by relaxed evenings at home with family and friends alike. The Civic […]
One place I didn’t expect to find myself on a Wednesday afternoon: a corner coffee shop in Pilsen (Café Jumping Bean), sitting on a lap, squeezed between patrons and grinning employees as cellist Yo-Yo Ma […]
