I was watching Project Runway last night as I wound English horn blanks, and in the Finale, Part One, our designers had each prepared an 11-piece collection and were askedContinue readingPacing
Moo
If I were suddenly dropped into a foreign country I would be highly motivated to learn the language. I would focus first on the things I see around me everyContinue readingMoo
Upcoming Concert
This Saturday’s concert in South Bend will feature James Dapogny and his Chicago Jazz Band. Lots of standards. Should be fun. Click HERE for details and tickets.
Piggies
Zoe and I were discussing her piggies in the bath last night when I suddenly remembered an incident from the dark times – last winter, when she wasn’t sleeping andContinue readingPiggies
Upcoming Concert
I am excited about this weekend’s concert for several reasons. One, I can’t wait to see my colleagues in the South Bend Symphony again. I missed the first subscription concertContinue readingUpcoming Concert
Level of Engagment
In the masterclasses I gave last week a common theme seemed to emerge. I spoke with many people about reducing their level of engagement, or relaxing relative to the oboeContinue readingLevel of Engagment
Travels with Zoe
On the third day of our trip, Zoe woke up way before dawn. I tried to nurse her back to sleep, but she just jumped on my head for anContinue readingTravels with Zoe
Big Tour Recap
I had a marvelous time this week. I was born to be a guest soloist. I rehearsed with the orchestra, gave masterclasses in three separate towns, did a radio interview,Continue readingBig Tour Recap