Summary: Joel Reist has been a member of the Nashville Symphony for nearly 20 years, and has served as principal bass since 2003. We cover: •what Tony Bianco was like as a teacher & the rich influences from which he drew •how Joel was introduced to Paul Ellison & the impact that it had on his playing •one of the biggest pitfalls that bassists fall into during auditions •the “rubber chicken” story (Nashville Symphony crazy gig story!) •what getting a new hall does for an orchestra …and muc
