Juneau’s Rising Young Musician: Foster Rushton

On this episode of Capital Chat, Cliff Dumas welcomes Foster Rushton, a young clarinetist with the Juneau Symphony and winner of Taku Winds’ first high school concerto competition, along with conductor, composer, and music educator Todd Hunt.Foster shares how his musical journey began, from starting on trumpet to discovering the clarinet, and what it feels like to perform at the level of the Juneau Symphony while still in high school. Todd discusses the importance of mentoring young musicians, especially students who are self-motivated, dedicated, and ready to grow beyond simply playing the notes.The conversation also includes a live performance from Foster, a look ahead to his upcoming appearance with Taku Winds, and a discussion about musical inspiration, from classical and jazz to the cinematic brilliance of John Williams. It’s a celebration of young talent, community music, and the extraordinary opportunities Juneau provides for emerging artists. You can buy tickets to see Foster with the Juneau Symphony's next performance, called Hollywood Pops, on June 6th and 7th.