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Bionic Bassoon

10/30/2017

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Celebrating Alan Leech and 46 Years with the Bozeman Symphony
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Alan Leech has been a long-time member of the Bozeman Symphony and this season, we celebrate his 46th year. After moving to Bozeman in 1972 to teach both the Bassoon and Saxophone, Alan has made a significant impact to the Symphony and community through his involvement as a player, conductor, cover conductor, program notes writer, exceptional musician, and much more.

Alan's many talents were featured during performances of The Magic of the Theater on October 28th and 29th, where audiences had the opportunity to hear his solo during Stravinsky's Firebird and his program notes printed in our concert program.

 As we have been enjoying and exploring our 50-year history, we came across a photo that tells a story about Alan in a fun way. We hope you enjoy his Bionic Bassoon story as much as we do. Congratulations Alan on 46 years, and your wonderful achievements with the Bozeman Symphony!

Bionic Bassoon T-Shirt now available at our Symphony Store

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​Description:
To celebrate 46 years with the Bozeman Symphony, our branded Bozeman Symphony Bionic Bassoon t-shirts honor principal bassoonist Alan Leech. These t-shirts feature a uniquely soft triblend fabrication, modern fit, crew neck and short sleeves.

Fabrication:
50% poly 25% combed and ring-spun cotton 25% rayon

Color: Black Heather
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Tuning In to the Orchestra

10/25/2017

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Mike Nelson, Principal French Horn
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From the moment Mike first watched Star Wars as a child, he knew he wanted to play that heavenly instrument that was all over the soundtrack. It turns out that instrument was the horn, and many years later, Mike is the Horn Professor at Montana State University, Hornist with the Bobcat Brass Trio, and Third Horn for the Billings Symphony Orchestra. Prior to this year, he was the Principal Horn of the Great Falls Symphony and the Chinook Winds Quintet, with whom he toured extensively and recorded a full episode for Montana PBS's Emmy-awarded 11th and Grant with Eric Funk. Mike earned degrees from the University of Florida and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

In addition to modern horn, Mike is passionate about historical performance practice and performs across the country on instruments ranging from the Baroque period all the way to post-World War II France. These instruments include a Classical valveless natural horn that he built. Mike was honored to present at the 2015 International Horn Symposium about the natural horn and the evolving role of the horn in the wind quintet.

Originally from Florida, Mike is thrilled to live in Bozeman with all the mountains and open spaces. When not doing horn stuff, he loves the beach, cats, and cheering for his beloved UF Gators and LA Dodgers.

Photo Credit: Ali Spoon
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