Image Credit How does jazz clarinet tone differ from classical? An audio journey through the variations. Just as many classical clarinet players differ in tone from each other, so do many jazz players. But the goal of classical tone is…
The Well Tempered Clarinetist: Alive with Music through Freedom and Control
The Well Tempered Clarinetist has a steady, rock solid technique and is able to maintain and enhance it over time. Beginning with the most primary motivation of the musician- to create an artistic experience for self and others- the well…
Letter to Columbus Dispatch editor from Symphony Musician. Let’s catch up the arts in this town.
Image Credit City’s performing arts must be upgraded Monday, February 28, 2011 Our city’s bicentennial celebration starts in less than a year. Thanks to The Dispatch for reminding us of what’s to come (article, Feb. 13). There are plenty of…
Columbus Symphony, Fresh Ideas for Classical Music, Podcasts of Musicians, Teaching and Learning Music
Podcast interview with David Thomas clarinetist, on flow breathing, music education, changes in classical music culture
I was interviewed by Thomas J West a few days ago. Tom is quickly becoming a well known online music educator and music technology user. His bio is below. Our hour long discussion was fruitful. Among other subjects we covered:…
True Grit: The grueling ritual of orchestra auditions for performer and committee
This past Monday I served as a judge on a nine member committee for the Columbus Symphony Principal Viola audition. It’s like being a shaman conducting a ritual sacrifice, all the while knowing that shamans are as human as the…
Great Comment on Life of Orchestras and Performers, by Don Kuehn, longtime Principal Percussionist with Toronto Symphony
Don Kuehn, longtime Principal Percussionist with the Toronto Symphony in Canada, in response to a previous post Changing World for Performers Revealed in Detroit Symphony Negotiations: Let me give you another perspective on the ‘changing nature of orchestral musicians’ duties’.…