Five Thoughts on Returning to the Stage
I’ve had FOUR orchestra concerts now, in our new transitioning-to-post-pandemic world. We are so lucky, here in South Bend, to […]
I’ve had FOUR orchestra concerts now, in our new transitioning-to-post-pandemic world. We are so lucky, here in South Bend, to […]
“Art lives from constraints and dies from freedom” -Leonardo da Vinci “The more constraints one imposes, the more one frees
Happy New Year, everyone! I know I fell off this blog at the end of the year – the schedule
So this happened. We were playing a quintet concert in a library, and I didn’t quite like the way my
When it comes right down to performance time, what do you do to get ready to perform? What are the
I had a huge performance this past weekend – the Rouse Oboe Concerto on my orchestra’s final Masterworks concert. We
I’ve gotten a lot of questions on this topic, and the most recent querent prompted me to make a video
Updated: I’ve posted a video of my plaque cleaning technique HERE! Oboe reeds are made from organic material, and over
Does this sound familiar? You have a favorite reed. It feels great, and you play it all the time –
I’ve been re-reading through my collection of performance and teaching books, and remembered how much I love this one. Eloise