I love a wind instrument. It feels so personal, mainly because the breath is so integral. We inhale, we send air through the instrument, and we can’t play a phraseContinue readingThe Magic of the…Viola?
Upcoming Concert
We are playing Rachmaninov’s second symphony this weekend in South Bend, and I have always liked it very much. It’s beautiful, extremely romantic, challenging enough to be fun but notContinue readingUpcoming Concert
What I’m Trying
I am still, yes, still working on how to approach my audition mind. I wrote about this before HERE and HERE. As I practice for this month’s audition, I amContinue readingWhat I’m Trying
A Rough Start
First off, let me say that I am so happy to be starting up again. I haven’t sat in an orchestra since December 21st, and I hadn’t played any “real”Continue readingA Rough Start
Upcoming Concert
We have a great concert this weekend in South Bend. Beethoven’s 8th Symphony is always a treat, and we’ll also be featuring our principal trumpet, Steve Orejudos, in the HaydnContinue readingUpcoming Concert
She’s Gone Again
In 2002 Steve had a one-year position with the Oregon Symphony. I was working steadily in Chicago, and didn’t want to jeopardize the network we had built up, so IContinue readingShe’s Gone Again
Writing About Auditions
I love auditions. I genuinely do. I like how preparing for an audition makes me a much better player, and I like playing the audition game. I like having theContinue readingWriting About Auditions