Nov 5, 2018 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO board member and associate principal violist, Sarah Oxendale I didn’t find music; music found me. As a young girl growing up in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, I had no knowledge of classical music. I had no...
Oct 1, 2018 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO board member and timpanist, Trevor Haining I’ve been a percussionist for most of my life. It started with pots, pans and furniture. Then my parents got me my first drum set at age two, a Mickey Mouse kit that I...
Mar 5, 2018 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO first violinist, Jessica Cheng who shares her experience with the Minnesota Orchestra Fantasy Camp. The Major Leagues – A Fantasy Camp Experience, Part II Fantasy Camp with the Minnesota Orchestra was an incredible...
Feb 5, 2018 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Percussionist, Paul Madore. From Jazz to Classical As far back as I can remember, I’ve always loved music. So much so that my earliest childhood memories center on drums, phonograph records, or...
Jan 8, 2018 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Cellist and former Board President, Laurie Maiser. The Major Leagues – A Fantasy Camp Experience I’m a small-town Minnesota girl. Born and raised in Austin, MN, it was a special event when we would...