This is for the students: Use your good reed. I have been hearing students struggle all week on their scrappy second- and third-best choices, or worse. The rationale is alwaysContinue readingA Piece of Advice
This Can’t Be Wrong
OK. I haven’t written in a while, because I haven’t felt up to it. I have no idea where my career is going, if anywhere at all, and it’s beenContinue readingThis Can’t Be Wrong
Upcoming Performances
I’m currently devoting my energy to Doug Lofstrom’s Concertino for Oboe. I premiered this terrific piece in 2007 with the New Philharmonic, and repeated it later that same year withContinue readingUpcoming Performances
Reeds While Practicing
I like traveling, and I love summer for summer music festivals. But if I’m not careful I can fall into unhelpful habits. Normally, at home, I have practice sessions, andContinue readingReeds While Practicing
Upcoming Operas
We are on our way up to the Upper Peninsula now for a week of Mozart with the Pine Mountain Music Festival. Cosi Fan Tutte will be touring the region,Continue readingUpcoming Operas
Good Gig
What made this week of Bach so great? It’s not merely the music – though it’s hard to get much better than Bach’s Christmas Oratorio. This work is nearly threeContinue readingGood Gig
Upcoming Concert – Bach in Peoria
I am in Bach heaven this week. The Peoria Bach Festival is performing the Christmas Oratorio this Friday and Saturday night. We started rehearsing last night – and the pieceContinue readingUpcoming Concert – Bach in Peoria
Perceived Effort
This spring, I have been running by Perceived Effort. My sports watch died last fall, and I haven’t gotten around to a new one. Also, from our new house, IContinue readingPerceived Effort