I was going to call this post Ben Folds is Awesome, then it evolved into Mahler is Awesome, and now I’m thinking it’s just all awesome… Last weekend we performedContinue readingEverything is Awesome
Seeing Support
When I played Eric Ewazen’s Down a River of Time a few weeks ago at a small house concert, the number one comment I got for the audience members – overContinue readingSeeing Support
Being Nervous for Solos
Hello, my name is [XXXX]. I’m kinda new at the oboe and solos are my biggest problems. I’m also a freshman in high school so I’m not used to theContinue readingBeing Nervous for Solos
Learn to Make Reeds this Summer!
Calling all oboe students, teachers, and parents! Is anyone else frustrated with reed-making? It seems as though there is never enough time during oboe lessons to really get a handleContinue readingLearn to Make Reeds this Summer!
Upcoming Concert: Gershwin
The Northwest Indiana Symphony has an all-Gershwin concert this Thursday night. An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, and the Porgy and Bess Concert Suite. Our piano soloist is outstanding,Continue readingUpcoming Concert: Gershwin
Musing: Playing vs Talking
I had a wonderful time rehearsing the Prokofiev Quintet for our last Musicians for Michiana concert, at the end of April. My colleagues were AMAZING, came with their A games,Continue readingMusing: Playing vs Talking
Upcoming Concert – Stravinsky and Copland
We are playing Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring this weekend with the South Bend Symphony, and it’s so much fun to work on! Besides the fact that it is an AMAZINGContinue readingUpcoming Concert – Stravinsky and Copland
Summer options for High School Students
Are there any high school oboists reading this blog? I wanted to let you know that IN ADDITION to Oboe Reed Boot Camp which will be in South Bend and at ValparaisoContinue readingSummer options for High School Students