When the audition openings memo was posted on the wall backstage at Davies Symphony Hall, I couldn’t believe it. It included a second trombone opening for the San Francisco Symphony which paid $55,000 (~$152K in today’s dollars). I was giddy with anticipation because trombone positions rarely open (i.e., John Engelkes, one of my brass coaches,…
$322 Billion. That’s the global cost of burnout in turnover and lost productivity according to a recent Workhuman and Gallup report. $322 Billion. That’s a lot to lose to burnout and lack of mental well-being. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and I am sharing more of my mental well-being and self-care journey with you…
I first met Sue Court in 2003 when I auditioned for the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. We shared a love of orchids and performing. She was a choreographer and dancer and was in her element when dancing. I loved watching her tap dance. Sue was at the other end of the performance spectrum from my…
One bucket list item I was able to spontaneously finish this year is my goal to visit each of the 50 states. I had three remaining states that had been hanging out there for a few years – Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota. About 10 years ago, I tried to schedule a training with paralegals…