Steve and I disagree this week. It’s Holy Week, and Spring is the season of church gigs and musicians coming in as ringers with student ensembles, and as a resultContinue readingHiring a Musician
What’s Behind Your Eyes
I can’t believe I am writing another post that draws inspiration from America’s Next Top Model. (Read the first one HERE.) It is such a silly show and I amContinue readingWhat’s Behind Your Eyes
Good Oboe Book
I read a great book this week – Oboemotionsby Stephen Caplan. I was skeptical at first, because the oboe is such a niche market. I buy anything that says OBOEContinue readingGood Oboe Book
Upcoming Concert
This week I’m playing The Marriage of Figaro with the Notre Dame Opera – concerts Thursday through Sunday. And it sounds great! Most of the cast and half of theContinue readingUpcoming Concert
Running Long
This morning I ran more than 10 miles for the first time this year. I enjoy running long, but not until I get going. Sometimes not until it’s over, even.Continue readingRunning Long
Recording Myself
I had a student come into her lesson sounding much much better than she had the week earlier. Her Mozart Concerto was stylish and flowing, her intonation was excellent, andContinue readingRecording Myself
Upcoming Concert
This weekend in South Bend we are playing Elgar’s Enigma Variations, which is one of my favorite works to perform. I love the concept – variations representing each of theContinue readingUpcoming Concert
New Projects!
It’s hard to believe that all of my CHROMA performances are over. I’ve been working on some of this material for a year or more, and for the last monthContinue readingNew Projects!