Something New

I’ve been sitting on some news for a while. I am starting a new position with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, as the Third/Utility Trumpet.

I’ve been asked a lot of questions since this has become something new and in addition to my already kinda busy schedule.

If you know me, you know what the million dollar question is……and I don't have an answer for that yet.

What I do know……I won a national audition and I would regret not taking the position that has been offered.

I have played with the Tucson Symphony as a substitute player since the 2019-20 season. I always enjoy myself in Tucson. The orchestra plays great. The repertoire for concerts is always great. The Brass section is great. The Trumpet section is great. Did I mention the great aspects?

The schedule offers a bit of variety for me. Plus I like Tucson. I have friends here. I like the weather. There are a lot of hiking trials to explore. The culture and food of the city are interesting. It is for all of these reasons, I wasn’t ready to let the opportunity pass by to take an audition here. I rolled the dice to see what could happen.

I have been very fortunate to experience a lot of new things this past year and I have pretty much enjoyed all of the them. Playing with new orchestras, traveling to new places, presenting masterclasses, joining the faculty at the YOLA National Festival, soloing with ensembles. And not to sound like a 9 year old, I’ve met and made some amazing friends in the process of the year. And got reacquainted with some old, amazing friends as well.

I’ve also had some low points as well. Loss of a loved one, living with a long distance marriage when you just want to be with your person, potential health issues, being ignored professionally, waiting for news, living with horrible jet-lag on the East Coast (for 8 yrs) and making decisions that impact both of us, my husband and I.

But you know, this is life, there’s a season for everything. Sometimes you need to take big steps just to see what will be. And remember to stay in the present to enjoy it all.