Zach Smith, Assistant Principal Horn of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra: Episode 56

Zach Smith, Assistant Principal Horn with the Pittsburgh Symphony and Adjunct Professor of Horn at Duquesne University joins Andrew & Lance to explain that conductors are human too. Who knew? Zach unpacks his daily routine and details a complete reset of his embouchure some time ago with the help of Arnold Jacobs. He covers the importance of good rhythm and intonation in auditions and talks a bit about the Pittsburgh Symphony strike. He feels strongly that musicians need to be their own advocates and was a great and passionate guest. And didn’t pay us to say so. 

 

Oh, and he may have mentioned “The Bumper” and Ming the Merciless along the way. 

 

LINKS:

 

Zach's PSO bio page

 

Zach's Duquesne bio page

 

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