Carol Jantsch
Carol Jantsch (born Carolyn Mae Jantsch, in Ohio, March 8, 1985[1]) is an American tuba player. She is the daughter of a medical doctor and a Kenyon College vocal-music teacher, Nancy Jantsch.[2] She began to study piano at age 6, and the euphonium at age 9. She took up the tuba in seventh grade.[3]
Jantsch graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school in 2002, and is a 2006 graduate of the University of Michigan.[4] While attending university, Jantsch auditioned for the New York Philharmonic and The Philadelphia Orchestra. She was a semi-finalist for the New York tuba position. She won the Philadelphia position of Principal Tuba in February 2006,[5] appointed by music director Christoph Eschenbach. She assumed the chair, full-time, with the 2006-2007 concert season. Jantsch is the youngest member of the Orchestra and is, according to National Public Radio,[6] the first woman to hold a Principal Tuba chair among major orchestras in the United States.
In addition to the Orchestra, Ms. Jantch also teaches at the Curtis Institute of Music.[7]
Jantsch is also a noted Ultimate frisbee player, and won a tuba throwing competition.[1][8]
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[edit] Awards and Solo Competitions
She has won:
- Potomac Festivals Tuba Artist Competition in 2005
- Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Competition
- International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen in Germany
- Arts Recognition Talent Search
- Young Artist Award from Interlochen Arts Academy
- Columbus Symphony Orchestra Young Musician’s Competition
- Student Tuba at the Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Competition
- Arnold Jacobs Mock Orchestral Tuba Competition (Arnold Jacobs was the principal tubist for the Chicago Orchestra for 44 years, 1944 to 1988)
- A Scholarship from the Music for Youth Foundation
[edit] Discography
- Cascades (2009) - Carol Jantsch, tuba, Susan Nowicki, piano [9]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Tom Di Nardo (2008-02-22). "In the hands of Philadelphia Orchestra's Carol Jantsch, a tuba's not an oompah machine". Philadelphia Daily News. http://www.philly.com/dailynews/features/15868407.html. Retrieved 2008-02-29.[dead link]
- ^ [1]
- ^ *Tom Krisher, "Carol Jantsch not your everyday tuba player". Associated Press, 15 March 2006.
- ^ Alexandra Jones, "Senior snags spot in Philly orchestra". The Michigan Daily, 10 March 2006.
- ^ Peter Dobrin, "Breaking the brass ceiling". Philadelphia Inquirer, 26 February 2006.
- ^ Renée Montagne and Miles Hoffman, "Young Tuba Player Gets Nod from Phila. Orchestra". Morning Edition, National Public Radio program, 15 September 2006.
- ^ Faculty by Department
- ^ Fromthetop.org[dead link]
- ^ caroljantsch.com/
[edit] External links
- Interview with Carol Jantsch, Tuba News website, 28 September 2004.
- Website
- Philadelphia Orchestra bio
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