Nick Myers, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Who are you now and background:
Nick Myers, section bass in the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. I grew up in Cadillac, MI, in a family of non musicians, and started playing in my public school strings program in 6th grade.
What is your art?
Wrestling furniture into submission while wearing a tuxedo.
When did you attend Blue Lake?
I attended BLFAC 2007, and 2008, and Blue Lake International 1.5 times… the infamous swine flu cancellation year of 2009, but in 2010 we were actually able to go overseas.
Where are you now?
I live in Detroit, MI, playing in the DSO, and will be teaching at Wayne State University as of Fall 2020.
Why Blue Lake?
I was drawn to Blue Lake for the artistic activity, and wholeheartedly enjoyed learning and performing there, but it was most sentimental because it was my first time feeling like I was in a community that I truly belonged in… that joy has stayed with me throughout my life and career and has energized me during difficult times in my musical development.