Senior Spotlight: Joshua Thrush, Bass
AYPO Marketing
What is your current AYPO ensemble?
Philharmonic (AYP)
What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?
AYP 22/23, 23/24, 24/25 AYSO 20/21, 21/22 AYCO 19/20 AYSE 18/19 AYDO 17/18.
What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?
Rice University; Shepard School of Music.
What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?
“Play in a professional orchestra while also being a professor teaching the next generation.”
A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?
“.Playing the Dittersdorf Bass Concerto with AYP.”
What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?
“Rinat Ibragimov was one of the greatest double bass soloists and orchestral musicians and his recordings inspire my playing.”
Your advice for young musicians?
“Don’t let the stress affect the fun.”
Congratulations, Joshua!