Not bad! I’m actually surprised it went better than I expected! And it’s not often any serious musician can say that. The Hindemith went about as well as I could have hoped. One note didn… more →
Adventures of Cooper and his oboe, Barbara.wrote 1 year ago: Not bad! I’m actually surprised it went better than I expected! And it’s not often any s … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Where to begin… Recital Preparation I practiced for a good while tonight. My recital is on Tue … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Practicing a lot. Got in a solid focused 3.5 hours in two sittings today. My recital is in T-17 days … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Cooper’s Oboe Recital (Non Degree) When: Tuesday, May 20th, 7pm Where: Central Presbyterian Ch … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I haven’t been blogging much because I’ve been too darn busy in rehearsals, concerts, an … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Yes, I’ll admit it. I like watching American Idol. I think there’s a lot to learn from t … more →
wrote 1 year ago: We did a Masterclass with Martin Hebert yesterday. He’s such a nice guy, beautiful player, and … more →
wrote 1 year ago: So in my previous post I wrote that my professor has assigned me excerpts BWV 56, La Scala di Seta, … more →
wrote 1 year ago: It’s just one thing after another. And I barely have any solid practice time. It’s hard … more →
wrote 1 year ago: The competition is finished! I don’t find out who won for several days, but I can say this, I … more →
wrote 1 year ago: I practiced a hard 2 hours tonight and my mouth is certainly exhausted. I know it’s there. The … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I finished my quintet performance yesterday, where we played the Ligeti Six Bagatelles. Tough piece … more →
wrote 2 years ago: My History of Opera Final is finished! I can practice, and sleep, and live a normal life again. Than … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Last night I: studied from 1:00 pm until midnight went grocery shopping until 1 am went to bed at 1: … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I’ve spent the past 5 days reading up on Da Ponte and his memoirs, the life and times of Beaum … more →
wrote 2 years ago: The quarter is coming down to the line, and I’ve been swamped with readings and projects for … more →
wrote 2 years ago: 10 hours of rehearsals and a concert later, I have survived this weekend. The U of O Wind Ensemble a … more →
wrote 2 years ago: Sorry for the delays on the reed orders. My midterms are over, and after this weekend, (a total of 1 … more →
wrote 2 years ago: I just got back from a Masterclass with Carol Wincenc, faculty on Juilliard, world renowned flute so … more →