Show Notes
William Eddins is the music director emeritus of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. He has also served as principal guest conductor of the National Symphonie of Ireland, resident conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra.
Bill is co-founder of MetroNOME Brewery LLC, a socially-missioned brewery established in the wake of the public unrest during the summer of 2020 with the objective of nurturing outstanding music education in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Proceeds from MetroNOME go to providing musical instruments, lessons, and education for underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities Metro. Bill strongly believes that education in general, and music education in particular, is the gateway to a better, more fulfilling life, and he wants to ensure that any child who loves music should be able to find a way to play.
Bill has an active and liberal life outside the music world. He is a certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner who specializes in helping performing artists and athletes, an umpire for the United States Tennis Association, and is in an apprenticeship to become a concert piano technician. His many hobbies include road cycling, cooking, home brewing, and learning. Bill hopes that the music he makes brings you joy.
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