Today's episode is a "best of" feature from audition content released since Winning the Audition came out.   You'll hear highlights from interviews with: David Allen Moore - LA Phil and 2x past podcast guest Caleb Quillen - Kansas City Symphony Rob Knopper - MET Orchestra and auditionhacker Kevin Brown - Detroit Symphony Jon Beder - creator of Composed - a documentary on performance anxiety Ted Botsford - LA Phil Steve Metcalf - Colorado Symphony principal bassist Don Greene - world-renowned performance coach for musicians Follow along with all of our audition-related content at contrabassconversations.com/auditioning Check out more "best of" podcasts at contrabassconversations.com/highlights Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Kaplan strings, which have versatility and control throughout the dynamic spectrum, rich tonal color palette, superb bow response, and beautiful balance. Enter our latest string giveaway for Kaplan strings at contrabassconversations.com/strings! Thank you also to the Bass Violin Shop, which  offers the Southeast's largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a unique selection ready for you to try. Trade-ins and consignments welcome! This episode is also brought to you by Rosin Saver, a revolutionary storage device that keeps bass rosin feeling as fresh as the day it was made. Rosin Saver is used by members of the New York Philharmonic, the MET orchestra, the Los Angles Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony, and many others. Use the promo code 'HEATH' at checkout for 10% off any and all orders from rosinsaver.com. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!