The South Bend Symphony is in contract negotiations this year. We met yesterday with our committee for updates on their progress, and they did not have good news to report.Continue readingBad Orchestra News
Inspiration
We listened to auditions today for the South Bend Symphony – violas and cellos – and it was utterly inspiring. I learn something from every audition I take, but IContinue readingInspiration
Upcoming Concert
I’m starting the season off with a bang. This Saturday is Art Beat, South Bend’s day-long celebration of the arts, and in addition to playing a symphony concert that eveningContinue readingUpcoming Concert
Memorizing on the Run
As I’m memorizing for performance there comes a point in my preparation where I just have to live with the music a lot. I use my running for this. IContinue readingMemorizing on the Run
Warming Up – Long Tones
I must not talk enough about warmups. I say this because recently, in my last lesson ever with a student leaving for college, I was mentioning something about my warmupContinue readingWarming Up – Long Tones
Productivity
I didn’t sleep well last night. And I don’t feel like playing the oboe. I tried going out for a run. I did indeed feel better afterwards, but still notContinue readingProductivity
Who Am I Now?
I have been away from Zoe for 3 days. She and Steve left Lancaster Thursday morning to drive to New York and then back home to South Bend, and IContinue readingWho Am I Now?