In Episode 2 of Season Two of The Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Travis Phillips, a senior, Peters House prefect, and standout double bassist at University School. From arriving at US in first grade to balancing AP rigor, varsity football, and conservatory-level practice, Travis shares how discipline, great coaching, and community shaped his pursuit of excellence.The conversation follows his training at Music School Settlement, Interlochen, and the Cleveland Institute of Music; acceptance into the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra; and a national NYO residency culminating in a Carnegie Hall debut and Dominican Republic tour. He spotlights his Anderson Scholars project, measuring rosin friction with an infrared rig built alongside Mr. McEwen, plus lessons from tough courses and time-management. Looking ahead to biomedical engineering and double-bass performance (with Northwestern atop the list), Travis closes with his “why”: wake up every day striving to be the best.Credits to Theo Walter for Production and Editing, Russ Nobles for the Intro and Outro songs, Mr. Wickboldt for being our advisor, and you for listening to our podcast and keeping up with the latest US news.

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