One of my blog readers asked me to talk about vibrato in orchestral instruments. Basically, in the woodwind section, flutes and oboes always use vibrato, clarinets never do, and bassoonsContinue readingVibra-a-a-a-a-to
‘Tis the Season
Here we go. I have managed so far to maintain my sense of personal denial about the upcoming holidays. I have not listened to a holiday song, decorated a tree,Continue reading‘Tis the Season
Thanks for the Runners
I got out for a Thanksgiving run this morning. It was a late run, because I had to make a cake and a veggie side dish first, so by theContinue readingThanks for the Runners
This Difficult Path
I have always said that if I had it to do again I would play the oboe again, but if I had it to do AGAIN again, it would beContinue readingThis Difficult Path
Blue Jeans Concert
Tonight’s concert, with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, is a Blue Jeans Concert. It’s added into the normal work week, in the space a dress rehearsal might otherwise have occupied, andContinue readingBlue Jeans Concert
New Week, New Town
This week I am traveling to Wichita, Kansas. I’ll be playing in the orchestra and teaching a masterclass and some lessons at Wichita State University. It’s slightly hilarious to meContinue readingNew Week, New Town
Practicing in the Water
Before Zoe was born I was a triathlete. Love me some multi-sport summer fun. I was never especially competitive or fast, but I loved having an excuse to get outsideContinue readingPracticing in the Water