I just wanted to give my readers a quick update regarding my last post about Baset, a young trumpet player from Afghanistan. His story hit the front page of the Philadelphia Inquirer today, and will be featured on WHYY soon.
Here is the link to the story: Philadelphia Orchestra Trumpeter Seeks To Help Afghan Teen Musician
We’re getting closer and closer to reaching the amount of funds he will need to attend Interlochen, but still need several thousand more dollars to get there. Please consider helping if you can. No donation is too small! Click here to donate: Help Baset Go To Interlochen
About Angela
French hornist Angela Cordell Bilger enjoys a freelance career as a chamber musician, orchestral player, and educator. She recently moved to the Chicago area from Philadelphia where she was second horn with Opera Philadelphia. She plays frequently with The Philadelphia Orchestra where she spent the 2008-2009 and 2016-2017 seasons as acting fourth horn. She recently joined the Chicago-based Sapphire Woodwind Quintet and coaches chamber music at Northwestern University and Midwest Young Artists Conservatory. During her years in New York City, Angela performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and in many Broadway shows. In addition, she spent several summers at the Marlboro Music Festival and toured with Musicians from Marlboro. Angela has served as adjunct faculty at Montclair State University, Drexel University, and Temple University. She lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her husband, trumpet player David Bilger, and their two children.
