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BM, Northwestern Univserity with Russel Dagon.

The Detroit Symphony apparently put together a great advertising campaign, but in light of recent financial issues and strikes, can not afford to put them out there. Here is one of their videos. I think it is a great advertisement, it's just too bad it could not be aired.

Check out this interesting article by internationally recognized music critic, Bernard Holland. In it, Holland talks about the origin of the US orchestra and the grim future he believes them to have. I found it to be a solemn read, mostly because of how sadly true it seems to be.

How to Kill Orchestras - Bernard Holland

Tuesday, May 10, the Syracuse Symphony officially filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy. The decision to file for bankruptcy was made by the symphony's board of trustees on April 3 and involved laying off all 61 core and 14 contract musicians. This would have been their 50th anniversary season.

Syracuse Symphony Orchestra: A Message from Paul Brooks, Interim Executive Director and Rocco Mangano, Chair, Board of Trustees, Syracuse Symphony Orchestra

Read more at Syracuse.com

Image: Simon Howden / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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UPDATE: 


It appears that the previous information was false. We have heard that Steve Williamson, currently co-principal of the Met, has been chosen as principal clarinet. The source of our info is the clarinet BBoard.










According to Clarinet Jobs' Facebook Page, Todd Levy will be on trial with the symphony this week.


"Todd is the only person (so far) to have been qualified by the committee for the job in this most recent audition." 
- Clarinet Jobs


Mr. Levy is currently principal clarinet of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.