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In this letter okay we kid, it's an articulation warm-up from Tad Calcara ...in honor of Thanksgiving. And probably a good one to do in between plans. Since ours is a quiet, low-key holiday, with concerts of Dvorak's 7th Symphony this weekend, I will definitely be trying this warm-up in between making the blueberry galette and sitting by the first fire of the season! Our featured clarinet guest of the month often shares their favorite go-to warm-up - and we are extra delighted that Tad, the...
In this letter They can all play the excerpts. So what matters? I'm sitting in a dark auditorium today, listening to some of the best oboists in the world compete for one chair—associate principal oboe of the Cincinnati Symphony. And I keep thinking about something that has nothing to do with intonation, articulation, low register sound or rhythm. Every single person in this audition can play the excerpts. Every. Single. One. They've all practiced thousands of hours. Most can all nail the...
In this letter Your depth is your strength (here's how to use it) Ever have one of those days where you feel like you're being pulled in 19 different directions? You're teaching in the morning, rehearsing in the afternoon, answering admin emails during lunch, and somehow supposed to practice your own repertoire before dinner. Oh, and maybe squeeze in some actual family and life stuff too? Yeah, me too. Earlier in life, before all the adulting started (ok who am I kidding, I'm still this way),...