Senior Spotlight: Gabriel Cha, Bassoon
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What is your current AYPO ensemble?
AYP & Chamber Ensemble
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYSO 2021-2022
Chamber Ensemble 2022-2023
AYP 2022-2023
Your advice for young musicians?
Please do your score study before rehearsal. Don't be that guy.
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Eastman School of Music, Music Performance
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
The most memorable moment for me was our last sectional where every wind player actually showed up. It was the last time we ever got to work together like that, but it was also the best.
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
Play professionally as a bassoonist.
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
The musician that inspired me the most was definitely my private teacher, Kelly Stratil. She works both as an elementary school band director, inspiring young kids to learn an instrument, and as a dedicated private teacher to a plethora of bassoonists. Despite all this, her hard work often goes under appreciated. Even so, she works tirelessly to support the musical community of Northern Virginia.