Tag Archives: Brandenburg

Balancing Brandenburg and Happy Farmer, or How I Got Into This Mess

Posted on May 21, 2011 by

And what a strange, crazy trip it’s been! A cello friend asked how it was possible for me to be working on both Bburg (aka The First Movement of Brandenburg Concerto #5) and Happy Farmer (Suzuki 1). I realize that … Continue reading →

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Cello Shopping: Round One

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

I test drove three cellos at Olsen Violins over the weekend, which turns out to be one of the most delightful strings stores in the area. I’ve been in and out of a few on the endless CC saga and … Continue reading →

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The mid-to-lo strings sub-sectional

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

Since the strings section (feels a little premature to call us an orchestra at this point) will be playing at a benefit auction in two weeks, a couple of extra rehearsals are in order. Tonight we had an optional that … Continue reading →

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From Dress Rehearsal to Final Bow: Recap, Lessons Learned and the Search Begins…

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” -Bernice Johnson Reagon It’s taken me a couple of days to process the concert experience: there was just so much to grok from … Continue reading →

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There are some days…

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

When the best I can do is get my butt on the chair, bow in hand, cello at ready, music on the stand and make a go of it. At times like this I have to trust that just “showing … Continue reading →

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