We Shall Walk Through The Valley In Peace, arr. by William Appling
Seattle Pacific University Men’s Choir
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Mountain Dulcimer and Bowed Psaltery
Clemens non Papa: Ego flos campi
Stile Antico
I know, I know, it’s not oboe related. But hey, I found out that the Giants won the penant while sitting in the pit, so that counts for something, right?
I had to leave home when we were still tied, 2-2. Shortly before downbeat Uribe hit a home run, putting us ahead 3-2. But then the phone had to go off; we can’t have them even on silent because they cause problems with the sound (and while some scoff at that I once left my phone on silent and I did hear the speaker by the conductor — set up for him to hear the silly electronic voices we use in Nutcracker — make those funny sounds that they make when a phone is nearby). So the phone went off. And I had to concentrate on my job and making music and not be thinking about the game the entire time. (This is why, even if we were allowed to have our phones on, I’d have to turn mine off; I find it a distraction and I don’t need that!) But the minute we finished the first act it was right back on and … woo hoo! … we won!
The Giants won the penant! The Giants won the penant! The Giants won the penant!
One ballet tomorrow. Then I must concentrate very seriously on … well … the World Series!
Go Giants!!
German inmates serving long prison sentences indulged themselves together with local students in staging a Mozart opera inside prisons, concluding their last of five shows near Frankfurt on Wednesday evening.
Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” was brought to life inside the prison walls.
The organizers, Maja Wolff, actress and comedian, and Ulrike Pfeifer, a musician, have alluded that they will bring the show out to the public by next year.
The final show, in the prison’s gymnasium, was attended by 80 inmates and outside guests under close supervision by guards.
Inmates of different sexes had to rehearse separately, so the opening night’s rehearsal was the first time they met each other.
This reminds me of Shawshank Redemption … although they weren’t putting on an opera (and the music below is from Marriage of Figaro) … but Mozart in Prison …
Ok, 3 instruments I want to be godly at…. Oboe, Cello and Piano. Just saying…. I will make it my lifes goal to be amazing at each of these…. starting…. Tomorrow.
I played in the oboe very badly in high school. They called me the dying duck.
If information is embedded in the concert format, pitched at the right level and done in a way which creates a rapport with the players, a younger audience can really appreciate live classical music.
Thoughts?
Tom Service’s thoughts on this.
I have some, but I’m so incredibly tired at the moment I really must rest before I teach and play a ballet tonight.
Meanwhile, here’s a snippet of what is called “Classical Revolution” … musicians playing (I believe for free?) in bars and cafés. Is this what people would prefer?
We’re putting a cappella with a symphony orchestra. Well, you’ve never heard a cappella sound so good.
-Claude Morrison of The Nylons
I read it here.
Um. Okay. A capella with orchestra.
I think I like my a cappella … um … a cappella.
Dude, wat u talkin about?! I don’t rock, I OBOE!!! C’mon, get it rite!!!
As conductor Jonathan Shames enters the orchestra pit, first oboe then strings begin to tune, and the overture of one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s last operas, “La Clemenza di Tito,” begins its operatic run…
…the oboe is such a chick magnet haha
I don’t collect donations while I play, because on the most simple level, it pollutes the experience for myself and everyone listening….
More:
It is fear that drives Dale Henderson down into the subways, lugging his large case.
“I caught some fear from some other musicians that classical music is dying and in 100 years there will be no more classical music. I can’t believe that’s true. I mean, it scares me to my soul if it were true.”
So he sits with his cello on a New York subway platform and plays Bach as a sort of CPR to keep his style of music alive.
As readers know, I don’t “do” auditions at this point in my life. I love my work. I love the groups I’m in.
And I’m way to chicken!
But if I were to write about how to prepare for auditions, I would immediately suggest that children get involved in your prep. Marching is always a great thing to do. And I highly recommend you play while flat on your back. Maybe put your feet up in the air, too. Yeah. I think that would be a great way to prepare!
I have fallen in love with this video:
(I did get permission to post this, and I do know this fine oboist. Just so you know!)
FYI:
The University of Tennessee at Martin seeks highly qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Music – Applied Double Reeds. The position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Music.
Specific responsibilities include teaching applied oboe and bassoon, chamber music ensembles and other classes as assigned. Other classes may include theory, woodwind methods, additional applied woodwinds and/or other classes commensurate with departmental needs and individual expertise.
Qualifications: Proficient performer on oboe or bassoon, qualified to teach both instruments. Masters degree required. Doctorate required for assistant professor rank and for tenure consideration at any rank.
This appointment is a nine-month, tenure track appointment commencing August 1, 2011. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.
