Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Charlie Harrington Invited to Audition for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Source: Michael Ricci
January 1, 2010

The award-winning jazz drummer, Charlie Harrington, has been invited to audition for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as a percussionist. Under the musical direction of the world-renowned Maestro Riccardo Muti, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1891, is considered to be one of the finest in the world. Charlie's playing technique is recognized as being superlative as are his mastery of rudiments. Additionally, he was classically trained as a percussionist as a child and his ability to play all genres of ...
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