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That's Not Spit, It's Condensation!Author: Ryan Beach
Thats Not Spit, Its Condensation is a weekly podcast with conversations and discussions about all things music. In it, well peel back the layers of what makes great musicians great, hoping to inspire others to achieve their maximum potential.http://thatsnotspit.com Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Music, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#195: My Philadelphia Audition - What It Felt Like To Make the Finals
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025
In this episode, I share the full story of my recent audition for the Principal Trumpet position with the Philadelphia Orchestra — one of the highest-profile trumpet auditions in the world. I made the finals, but the real takeaway wasn’t the result. It was the stillness, clarity, and confidence I felt throughout the entire process, even when things weren’t going my way.If you’re a trumpet player, brass musician, or anyone preparing for orchestra auditions, I hope this story gives you insight into how mindset, identity, organization, and deliberate practice all come together under pressure.Support the show
