Woodwinds: Woodwind doubling

Recital videos, August 2023

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I’m pleased to share videos from my recent Delta State University faculty recital.

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Q&A: Woodwind doubling advice

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A couple of weeks ago I put out a call for questions, in honor of today being the fifteenth anniversary of this blog. A bunch of the questions boiled down to: what advice do you have on woodwind doubling? Here are a few answers: Some other readers asked about the “secrets” to practicing multiple instruments. … Read more

Do I really need…

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For woodwind doublers and lots of other musicians, the shopping list can go on and on. Do I need a clarinet in A? In E-flat? Do I need an alto flute? A contrabassoon? A bass saxophone? Clearly there’s no one-size-fits all answer, but here are some things to consider. It’s hard to predict which instrument … Read more

Favorite blog posts, December 2022

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Hand-picked high-quality woodwind-related blog posts from around the web, December 2022 edition.

Listing your woodwind doubles

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Here is a question I’ve gotten a few times recently: if you’re a woodwind doubler, and need to list your instruments, in what order do you list them? Here are some options.

Review: Multiple-woodwinds works by Darren Lord

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I heard recently from Paul Saunders, whose compositions and publications for multiple woodwinds I have previously reviewed. He called my attention to an astonishing number of recent multiple-woodwinds compositions by Darren Lord, a musical director, keyboardist, and more who has worked on London’s West End theater scene. At the time of this writing, Lord’s music … Read more

Woodwind Doubler Census 2021 results, part 5 (final): self-identification

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Thanks to all who participated in my 2021 woodwind doubling survey, and to those who helped spread the word. I’ve released the results in installments, so be sure to check out the rest. I got 284 responses, an improvement over 2011’s 187. The numbers for each of these questions don’t necessarily add up to exactly … Read more

Woodwind Doubler Census 2021 results, part 4: gigs

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Thanks to all who participated in my 2021 woodwind doubling survey, and to those who helped spread the word. I’m releasing the results in installments, so be sure to use my social media links, RSS feeds, etc. to keep up. I got 284 responses, an improvement over 2011’s 187. The numbers for each of these … Read more

Woodwind Doubler Census 2021 results, part 3: training/education

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Thanks to all who participated in my 2021 woodwind doubling survey, and to those who helped spread the word. I’m releasing the results in installments, so be sure to use my social media links, RSS feeds, etc. to keep up. I got 284 responses, an improvement over 2011’s 187. The numbers for each of these … Read more