I couldn’t get started yesterday. After I warmed up on the oboe, I played a few notes of my concerto. Then I tried an excerpt or two. An etude? NothingContinue readingCreating Momentum
Getting to “Go”
I’m going to run a marathon! I did not believe I could ever get to this point, but I’ve done my last long run, and I’m tapering just like theContinue readingGetting to “Go”
Upcoming Concert – B Minor Mass!
This is it – the end of the season. My own orchestras wrapped up several weeks ago, but I’ve been lucky enough to be working steadily until now. After tonightContinue readingUpcoming Concert – B Minor Mass!
Beauty of Sound
In our dress rehearsal Saturday afternoon, the conductor did exactly what I often do to my students – he asked the violins to play more beautifully, and they did. HeContinue readingBeauty of Sound
Upcoming Concert: Beethoven Nine!
This week I am playing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. What an absolute treat! It has been years since I last subbed in this orchestra, and theyContinue readingUpcoming Concert: Beethoven Nine!
A Freelance Week
You know, freelancers get no respect. We respect each other, sure, but if I meet another oboist and we start comparing resumes, there’s a real difference in status between theContinue readingA Freelance Week