This has been a goofy week, since I’ve been based away from home playing South Pacific. Zoe and Steve and I have been staying with family in Chicago, and lovingContinue readingWarming Up
Trust the Oboe
A few weeks ago my quintet performed in a library. We were backed up into a bay window, and due to the way the bell of the horn faced (backContinue readingTrust the Oboe
Turning Over
Zoe can turn over now. She’s been working on this skill for days. Initially, it required a lot of squealing and a lot of effort and sometimes she got stuckContinue readingTurning Over
Even in my Sleep
Zoe woke me a few nights ago from a dream. In my dream I was in some odd Arctic camp, and my father walked in. My dad passed away inContinue readingEven in my Sleep
Upcoming Concert
This week I perform with the South Bend Symphony. The concert is Saturday night at 8, at the Morris Performing Arts Center. As always, student tickets are only $5! MasterworksContinue readingUpcoming Concert
From One Extreme to Another
In the time it took me to edit my last rant down to a non-homicidal level for publication, I had a rejuvenating weekend in Chicago – a perfect antidote toContinue readingFrom One Extreme to Another
Overwhelmed
I have too many students. It used to be that the teaching was all fine except for the scheduling and invoicing – but now I can’t see straight during theContinue readingOverwhelmed
Upcoming Concert
This weekend’s concert is going to be a major event. You can see the video promo for it on my post of October 20. It’s a benefit concert to supportContinue readingUpcoming Concert