Met 2nd Trombone?

[Mudman]

Anybody know who advanced in the Met 2nd trombone auditions?

[Aubrey Foard]

Tim Higgins from Chicago advanced...

chirrp chirrrrp.... chirrp chirrrrp....

[Dan Satterwhite]

Jay Evans from the Alabama Symphony...he plays again this afternoon.

[Aubrey Foard]

From what I've heard, the semi-final round was held today and five were advanced to a second semi-final round to be held tomorrow. Tim Higgins and Jay Evans were among them.

[Dan Satterwhite]

Got a call from a little birdie:

Five finalists:

Jay Evans
Tim Higgins
Tom Hutchinson
Paul Bellino
Weston Sprott

winner: Weston Sprott

[bttmbow]

I was there (of course!), and I thought that he played the best. I REALLY look forward to working with him.

Bravo, Weston!
CJH
tubaMETopera

[Mudman]

Congratulations to Weston! This is a huge accomplishment--sounds like Weston is pretty young as well.

Could anybody share the music that was played by round?

In particular, was the Bach 'Cello Suite asked for? (Did Weston play it with ornaments if it was included?)

TIA

[tmmcas1]

Hi,

I had the fortune to play a summer out at Tanglewood with Weston. Great player, dedicated and genuine. I dont't think I can remember someone who was as fanatical about practicing. Looks like it payed off. Bravo Weston!

Tom McCaslin

btw, Tim Higgins was in that section as well and he needs props for a job well done as well

[Dan Satterwhite]

Hey Chris:

Can you share a little more info about the audition process at the Met? I know the screen was up for the whole thing, but anything else you could add would be interesting to many of us.

Dan

[tuba_bloke]

Who were the other players auditioning???