Senior Spotlight: Mark McNulty, Bass

What AYPO ensembles have you played in and for how long?

AYP for 2 years

Your advice for young musicians?

Take criticism, and try and focus on what you can do better, not what others can do better.

What college/university do you plan on attending this fall?

Peabody Institute, John’s Hopkins, Performance for double bass

A favorite, or memorable AYPO experience?

Playing at the first concert this season was really an amazing experience.

What do you hope to do after graduation or your more long-term goals?

I hope to play in a major orchestra and teach.

What musician, conductor, or orchestra inspires you and why?

Hilary Hahn’s extraordinary work ethic has always inspired me

What additional memories or advice would you like to share?

I’d like to thank all the coaches and faculty at AYP for helping my development as a musician.