Jan
12
On January 25th, the Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform a regional concert at the University of Findlay. Lynne will join the orchestra to perform a program that incudes:
For more information about this concert, visit the TSO website or call 419-434-4504.
Jan
12
Lynne will join the Flint Symphony Orchestra for their January 19th classics concert.
The FSO’s program includes the Piano Concerto #1 in d minor by Johannes Brahms with soloist Angela Cheng, and Richard Strauss’ symphonic masterpiece Alpine Symphony.
Maestro Enrique Diemecke will lead the FSO in this concert, which will include a large orchestra including an oboe-family instrument that is rarely heard – the heckelphone. There were only about 150 heckelphones ever produced, and it’s beleived there are less than one hundred working heckelphones in the world today.
For more information about this concert, including ticket sales, visit the FSO’s website at www.thefim.org/fso.asp
Dec
9
Dec
9
Join Lynne and the Flint Symphony Orchestra in celebrating the holiday season with the FSO’s annual Holiday Pops concert.
Maestro Enrique Diemecke will lead the orchestra in many of your favorite musical pieces of the season, including selections from Handel’s Messiah, several Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs, and White Christmas.
The concert will also feature the Flint Festival Chorus with area High School Singers, Flint Festival Youth Chorus, and other community ensembles.
The concert will take place at Flint’s beautiful Whiting Auditorium in the Flint Cultural Center. Tickets range from $10-29, with half-priced tickets for those under age 18.
The Saturday evening performance will be broadcast live on Flint’s ABC channel 12. This performance will be rebroadcast on ABC-12 and all Michigan Public Television stations across the state of Michigan throughout the holiday season. A schedule of broadcast dates include:
Dec. 19 • 9:00 pm QTV 19 (Saginaw)
Dec. 20 • 10:00 pm WNMU 13 (Marquette)
Dec. 23 • 2:30 pm WKAR 23 (E. Lansing)
Dec. 23 • 5:00 pm WGVU 35 (Grand Rapids)
Dec. 24 • 4:00 pm WJRT 12 and WJRT Digital (Flint)
Dec. 24 • 10:00 pm WFUM 28 (Flint)
Dec. 24 • 10:00 pm WTVS 56 (Detroit)
Dec. 25 • 12:00pm WJRT 12 and WJRT Digital (Flint)
Dec. 25 • 6:00 pm WKAR World (Digital and Cable – broadcast from E. Lansing)
Dec. 25 • 8:00 pm WCMU 46 (Mt. Pleasant)
Dec. 25 • 9:00 pm QTV 19 (Saginaw)
Many of these channels are accessible via cable or digital TV across much of Michigan.
Nov
29
Great gift ideas for oboists:
Nov
29
A good quality music stand is one of the most important pieces of equimpent in any musician’s home! A durable high-quality folding stand is very nice for portability and saving space!
I don’t recommend the old wire folding stands, as they’re not very durable and don’t hold very much music or large books well.
If you don’t already have a good music stand, consider getting the Peak Music Stand or a folding Manhasset stand.
Both of these durable music stands are available at many retailers, including Flute World in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Nov
29
A carrying bag for the oboe protects the instrument and ensures that reeds aren’t left behind! Many of these carrying bags have room for reed cases, tools, pencils, and music. I strongly recommend zippered Altieri Oboe Bags, which are very durable and versitile. Personally, I prefer their backpack bag which also has a handle and shoulder strap, but the standard carrying bag without a backpack option is also very good. The Altieri bags are available at a good price at many oboe specialty stores, including Midwest Musical Imports.
Note: A “case cover” is different than an oboe bag. They are form-fitting to the case, often with a small zipper pouch, but no room for music. Case covers need to be chosen specifically for the type of case the oboe is in, and do not have room for music, books, etc. If you’re interested in a case cover, contact your teacher to discuss what case cover will fit the oboe case you have.
Nov
29
Every oboist should have a good reed case. Not only do they look great, they also protect reeds from damage. For those who will be learning to make reeds, more reed case space is needed! There are several good reed cases available.
I recommend reed cases that will hold between 5-12 reeds (preferably 10 or 12 reed capacity). I also strongly recommend reed cases that hold reeds “cigarette style” or “French style”, instead of a reed case that holds reeds with pop-up white mandrels. Here are a few of my favorites:
