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is essential that each player feel he or she is making an audible and meaningful musical contribution.” As John Moore puts it, “players will bring something out and the others will catch on and follow. There is almost never any discussion.” The excitement that comes from this spontaneous music making underscores the trust and confidence that runs through each member. As part of a profession where people may sit next to the same person for 30 years, it’s remarkable to know that colleagues can still bring inspiration to the workplace every day. In an era of increasing financial difficulties and uncertainty in the nation’s orchestras, the Pittsburgh section remains excited and enthusiastic. According to Jennifer Godfrey, a frequent section guest, “each time I sub here, I wonder if I’ll be fired for smiling too much during rehearsals.” It’s this attitude of “professional playfulness” that gives each member a sense of ownership and pride. In professional music settings, it’s easy to feel like your voice isn’t being heard - in fact, in some groups this is almost the goal of the ensemble. Not so in Pittsburgh, according to Micah Howard: “We all give 100%. We have great respect for each other. We share ideas and grow musically together.” In fact, this was a response received from every member of the bass section, where collaboration far outranks ego. Speaking of Mahler, nearly every member of the bass section reported that their favorite repertoire to play was the big romantic works of Mahler and his contemporaries. Sure, it’s little surprise that musicians are attached to and affected by the emotional outpouring and total immersion of this composer, but it boils down to the musical philosophy of the bass section as described by Jennifer Godfrey: “To (F-ing) Rock It!” ■ Selected viewing Complete performance of Mahler 5 with the Pittsburgh Symphony and Manfred Honeck at the Berlin Philharmonie (Great bass soli shot at 12:34!) http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Rv6gKituIfY Mahler 2, Movement 1 conducted by Sir Gilbert Levine (with an absolutely riveting opening passage by the bass section) http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=6C1htRMKtlQ Ein Heldenleben conducted by Manfred Honeck at the Berlin Philharmonie (the work begins at 23 minute mark) http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yyeR-gPakWo Lemur Music “Everything for the Double Bass” Full Service Lutherie Shop, Bass Showroom, and On-Line Store Dozens of Basses, Strings, Bows, Rosins, Gig Bags, Stands, Accessories, Pickups, Speakers, Amps, Music & Recordings, plus hundreds of items you always dreamed of finding...all in one place. 32238 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 lemur@lemurmusic.com 800-246-BASS www.lemurmusic.com 6 NOV/DEC 2013 NEXT LEVEL BASSIST
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