Episode 19. LA Phil Resident Fellows Program
from ABOP PODCAST Hosted by Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists - ABOP
This episode centers on the LA Phil Resident Fellows Program. Hosted by Raynor Carroll, the former Principal Percussionist of the LA Phil, the episode features John Lofton, the current bass trombonist with the orchestra and the Musician Representative for the Resident Fellows Program. Together, they delve into the Program, covering its origins, eligibility criteria, audition process, benefits, achievements, and its evolution over the years. This podcast is produced by the Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists (ABOP). ABOP is a nonprofit organization that focuses on mentoring future generations of Black orchestral percussionists. www.abop.us
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Chapters
- 1:23 Lack of diversity on stage
- 2:55 Highlights of the Program
- 4:04 How this Program originated—some history
- 9:56 The Cadillac of programs
- 17:27 Auditioning for the Program
- 21:54 How many applicants are reviewed for a position?
- 23:49 Three year term with a yearly review
- 26:19 Sound quality of pre-screen recordings
- 28:37 Why does the screen come down in the final round?
- 32:24 Bassoon competing against a trumpet?
- 34:26 Pairing a fellow with a mentor
- 38:00 “Play for all the people that you think might make you nervous.”
- 39:12 The quality that all of the fellows have when they’ve entered the Program?
- 42:21 Mock auditions
- 47:38 Mental health
- 49:44 “I don’t think I want to go and do this as a living.”
- 53:05 Diversity in all areas
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