Get to Know your S.O.!
Every week, get to know one of your Summerville Orchestra's very own musicians. Hear their stories, how they got here, how they got involved in the orchestra, and most importantly, hear them play the very pieces that inspire(d) them on their own instruments. What better way to connect with your favorite orchestra than to get to know the very players at the heart and center of the music.
Episodes
28 episodes
S3E5 - Getting to Know Chris Karpus, Architect & Composer
Welcome back to another episode of "Getting to Know Your S.O."! Today, we are lucky to be joined (in more ways than you may think!) by local architect and composer, Chris Karpus. Transitioning to an architectural degree/career foll...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:00:23
S3E4 - Getting to Know Oboist Cassie Pilgrim
Welcome back for our fourth episode of the 3rd season of "Getting to Know Your S.O.!" Today, we are excited to welcome guest oboist Cassie Pilgrim to the podcast. Currently serving as Principal Oboe of St. Paul's Chamber Orchestra in Minn...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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49:57
S3E3 - Getting to Know Composer Chris Pilsner
In this episode, we get to know composer Chris Pilsner! We were fortunate to host Chris as a conductor and guest composer of his piece "Snow Falling in Autumn", that was performed as a side-by-side with the Summerville Orchestra Youth Philharmo...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:11:34
S3E2 - Getting to Know Laura Pruett: Musicologist & Professor
Welcome back for another episode featuring some of our guest artists with the orchestra! This episode introduces us to Dr. Laura Moore Pruett, a musicologist and professor at Merrimack College who specializes in 19th-century American music, spe...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:26
S3 E1 - Getting to Know Pianist Dr. Robert Auler
Welcome back to Season 3 of "Get to Know Your S.O.!" In season 3, we highlight some of the guest artists that are coming to perform with our amazing orchestra, and bring you closer to them! Featuring artists from our 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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57:59
Ep. 7 - Alternate Careers in "Music" (feat. Erin Yardley)
Episode 7 - Alternate Careers in "Music", featuring our principal horn, Erin Yardley, who is also an instrument technician with Southern String Supply in Mt. Pleasant. There is a misconception that you have limited options out ther...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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56:07
Ep. 6 - Music & Health (w/ Andrew Price)
Episode 6 - Music and Health (with Andrew Price)We are more and more aware of how these two worlds co-exist today. Ideally, they form a symbiotic relationship - if you take care of yourself well, then your music will be better for it an...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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58:43
Ep. 5 - It's Accessible: Modern Music Debunked - PART 2
Episode 5 - It's Accessible: Modern Music Debunked PART 2Here we go again! Today? The 1960s through the present day. Ever been put off by 20th century orchestral music? Too "modern sounding" for you? Not enough melody? Pre...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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59:05
Ep. 4 - It's Accessible: Modern Music Debunked (feat. Drew Hamrick)
Episode 4 - It's Accessible: Modern Music Debunked (feat. Drew Hamrick)Ever been put off by 20th century orchestral music? Too "modern sounding" for you? Not enough melody? Prefer Rachmaninoff or Tchaikovsky? If you've answered "yes" to...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:00
Ep. 3 - Should you get a music degree these days?
Episode 3 - Should you get a music degree these days? With everything going on in the world, it may seem a better time to ask: should you get a music degree with that industry basically at a standstill right now? Inn today's podcas...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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51:25
Ep. 2 - Discipline vs. Motivation (and how Practicing fits into that)
Episode 2 - Discipline vs. Motivation (and how Practicing fits into that)Rarely will you hear a podcast episode that links Navy SEAL culture and Samurai Bushido to Music. But, thats sort of the premise of today's podcast; there is a com...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:52
Ep. 1 - Edmund Thornton Jenkins & Charlestonia
Season 2, Episode 1Welcome back everyone! We're back for another season of "Get to know your S.O.!" This time, things are a bit different; we're going to be covering music topics that are relevant, interesting, fun, and...well..things w...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:52
Ep. 16 - Looking back, whats ahead, and personal reflections
Episode 16 - Looking back on 2020, Whats Ahead in 2021, and some personal reflectionsYou know...its been quite the year. Quite the fall. That goes without saying these days, but there has been some good to come out of it! This past fall...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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32:14
Ep. 15 - Jan Coldwell, Oboe/Oboe d'amore/English Horn/Bassoon
Episode 15 - Jan Coldwell - double reedsIts finally here! Our interview with Jan! You know those people that are angels behind the scenes, do so much for an organization, and rarely get the praise they should? That sums up Jan in a nuts...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:05:32
Ep. 14 - Jon & Julie Thornton, Trumpet & French Horn
Episode 14 - Jon & Julie ThorntonFrom hanging out (and playing!) with jazz royalty, to playing in chamber groups and orchestras around the Carolinas, Jon & Julie Thornton have made diverse musical backgrounds sync up perf...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:03:43
Ep. 13 - Harry & Ellen Dykeman, Trumpet & Bassoon, Musicians' Board Members
Episode 13 - Harry & Ellen Dykeman, Trumpet & Bassoon, Musicians' Board MembersMarried 47 years this past August, Harry & Ellen make up a vital part of our orchestra. Not only do they bless us with their talents, but also th...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:01
Ep. 12 - Frank Miley, Oboe & English Horn
Episode 12 - Frank Miley, Oboe & English Horn. Ever wonder what its like to play in the Charleston Symphony? Or, how to make life-long friends in the music business? Just ask Frank Miley! Today, we dive into Frank's story, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:05:36
Ep. 11 - Alison Harvey, Asst. Concertmaster
Episode 11 - Alison Harvey, Assistant ConcertmasterOur musicians are not only talented performers, but they're also very well-rounded and have many other interests besides music. This week, I'm joined by a dear friend who is passionate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:06:18
Ep. 10 - Samantha Clark, Principal Viola
Episode 10 - Samantha Clark, Principal ViolaEver wondered what it was like teaching at 3 schools during this COVID pandemic? How about 8 schools at the same time? Ever wonder what its like to grow up playing a unique and underrated inst...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:00:24
Ep. 9 - Dean Glace, Principal Trumpet, Founder, Librarian, Board of Directors President
Episode 9 - Dean Glace, Principal TrumpetAs the title suggests, Dean wears MANY hats in the S.O. One of the founding members of our groups, Dean plays pivotal roles in the orchestra both behind the scenes, and as a playing member. But, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:01:40
Ep. 8 - Lillian Garcia, Percussion
Ep. 8 - Lillian Garcia, I'm thrilled to be joined by a former Bob Stone Award recipient, member of the SOJazzy Ensemble and wonderful spirit in our percussion section, Lillian Garcia. Not many people can say they were ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:05:21
Ep. 7 - Emilee & Clara Johnson, Harp & Violin
Episode 7 - Emilee & Clara Johnson, harp & violinTonight, a special treat! A double interview! One of the great things about our orchestra is how many of our musicians are truly family, but probably none more than the Johnson fa...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:04:52
Ep. 6 - Drew Hamrick, Cello
Episode 6 - Drew Hamrick, celloRight out of the gate, we do what we do best - talk about composers and music. Join us tonight, as Drew and I dive into multiple discussions on composers and music, including a lively (and always friendly)...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:05:45
Ep. 5 - Bill Miller, Principal Trombone
Tonight, I'm joined by the one and only SO Principal Trombone, Bill Miller!Bill grew up in a musical home in Illinois. His father was a musician in the army band (and he played for Gen. McArthur!), and his mom was a talented marimba pla...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:06:24