Is fear something to embrace or defeat? with Toby Oft - a podcast by Daniel Cho

Toby Oft is the twelfth Principal Trombone of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Appointed in 2008, he previously held Principal Trombone positions with the San Diego Symphony and Sarasota Orchestra. In addition to his orchestral career, Mr. Oft has performed as a soloist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a variety of other ensembles spanning several continents.  He is also active as a chamber musician, most notably performing in Jordan Hall as a part of Boston Symphony’s Chamber Player series. Deeply committed to education, Mr. Oft is on the faculty of New England Conservatory and Boston University and during the summers, teaches at the Tanglewood Music Center and Boston University Tanglewood Institute. 

Mr. Oft and I discuss fear and anxiety in music, being a good colleague to other musicians, how a musician's journey is never finished, and why you should treat yourself like a four year old. 

You can find out more about Toby Oft at his website, www.tobyoft.com, or on his Instagram @trombonetoby

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