Favorite blog posts, September 2016

So many great woodwind blog posts in September. The flute bloggers are on fire!

Recital videos, August 2016

I performed a recital with a faculty colleague on our campus at Delta State University, and again at the University of Mississippi (“Ole Miss”). Program and videos are below. The idea behind the first half was to play Paris Conservatory competition pieces from 1916 (100 years ago). The Büsser and Lefebvre pieces are not unknown, and the Fauré … Read more

Favorite blog posts, July 2016

Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, July 2016 edition.

Teaching multiple instruments: IDRS 2016 presentation

Lecture notes from a presentation on teaching multiple instruments, especially double reeds in a higher education setting, from the 2016 International Double Reed Society conference.

Report: 2016 International Double Reed Society conference

I had a blast at the 2016 International Double Reed Society conference, hosted by Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. As I have said before, the IDRS puts on an outstanding conference, maybe my favorite of the various woodwind conferences I attend. Very well organized, with lots of outstanding talent, varied events, and presences from … Read more

Favorite blog posts, March 2016

Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, March 2016 edition.

Favorite blog posts, February 2016

Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, February 2016 edition.

Beginners, parents, and making double reeds

If you are a parent or band director of a young oboist or bassoonist, here is what you need to know about reedmaking.

Favorite blog posts, January 2016

Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, January 2016 edition.

Favorite blog posts, December 2015

Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, December 2015 edition.