Jim Caldwell
Violin
Has played with the Salina Symphony since:
1979
Hometown: Parsons, KS
Current City: McPherson
Education:
BS – Biology, Physical Science Minor, Pittsburg State U., Pittsburgh, KS
Job Title:
Letter Carrier, US Postal Service, retired
Earliest musical memory:
My mom practicing the piano.
Best part of being a Salina Symphony musician:
The best part is being engulfed by the symphonic sounds that surround you. It has always been just that!
Most memorable performance with the Salina Symphony:
Pictures at an Exhibition – a great work, well done.
Favorite composers:
Brahms – being a romantic at heart.
What song best describes you when you first wake up in the morning?
I have always been a morning person. “Zippity Do Da.”
How do you spend your free time?
Trying to figure out the best way to organize things in my house. Kicking around different shops with my wife, Mary.
Whom do you admire?
Accomplished musicians in all types of music. And how much nicer if they are gracious as well.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Musically, having helped bring my family and my boys to appreciate and participate in the performing arts. And, they understand very well how difficult it is to accomplish a fine performance.