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From 2005 through 2011 Vilcins held the position of Principal Bassoon of the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra. In 2012 he returned to New York City, where he began a career as a freelance musician, working with many groups including the Orchestra of St. Lukes, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, American Ballet Theater, and the American Composers Orchestra. 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