Podcast appearances and mentions of barton cane

On this episode we answer your questions from our mailbag! For our interview, we welcome Bob Williams, Retired Principal Bassoon of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! Learn more about Bob at https://womblewilliams.com! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we spend the entire dish confusing the song "The Gambler" with "The Joker"- sorry in advance for the sore throat from screaming at us as you listen! For our interview we welcome Michele Fiala, Professor of Oboe at Ohio University. This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we dish about how we're ending the semester! For our interview, we welcome Elise Wagner, bassoonist in the Houston Symphony! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we discuss scary double reed experiences! For our interview, we welcome Nicholas Tisherman, 2nd/Assistant Principal Oboe in the Colorado Symphony! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we announce our fifth, final and BIGGEST Halloween Reed Decorating Contest! For our interview, we welcome Daniel Matsukawa, principal bassoon of the Philadelphia Orchestra. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we discuss our recent travels! For our interview, we welcome Juliana Koch, Principal Oboe of the London Symphony Orchestra, and Professor of Oboe at the Royal College of Music! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we make our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! For our interview we welcome Keith Buncke, Principal Bassoon of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we dish about the end of summer and reed making goals of questionable attainability! For our interview, we welcome Dr. Rachel Becker, Assistant Professor of Musicology and Oboe at Boise State University! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we come to you from IDRS 2024 in Flagstaff, AZ! For our interview we welcome Amanda Swain, Principal Bassoonist of the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra, Second Bassoonist of the Houston Ballet Orchestra, and Adjunct Professor of Bassoon at Sam Houston State University! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we dish about the upcoming IDRS conference and Galit's recent trip to visit our friends at Barton Cane! For our interview, we welcome Virginia McDowell, Principal Oboe of the Louisiana Philharmonic! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we update you on the many phases of Galit's move! For our interview we welcome bassoonist Per Hannevold! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we dish about Galit's move! For our interview, we welcome Rebecca Scarnati, Professor of Oboe at the Northern Arizona University Kitt School of Music and host of the upcoming 2024 IDRS Conference! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we update you on how our summers are going! For our interview we welcome Michael Sweeney, Principal Bassoonist of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we dish about onions and offices! For our interview, we welcome Teodora Pejašinović Proud, Assistant Professor of Oboe at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

A passionate advocate for the bassoon, Amy Harman is much sought after as a soloist, chamber musician, teacher and communicator.   Amy was a professor at the Royal Academy of Music from 2013 to 2024 and gives masterclasses and coaches internationally. She was appointed professor of bassoon at the Robert Schumann Hochshule Düsseldorf in 2024, the first woman to hold such a position in Germany.  Aged 23 Amy was appointed solo bassoon of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Sought after as guest principal with leading orchestras in Europe including Paavo Järvi's EFO and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, she is currently principal of Aurora Orchestra. She was selected by YCAT in 2014. Solo highlights include premiering Roxanna Panufnik's concerto for bassoon & string orchestra with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, Strauss's Concertino with the English Chamber Orchestra, Mozart's Concerto at the Festival Suoni dal Golfo in Lerici and appearing as a flying soloist at the world premiere of Stockhausen's Mittwoch aus Licht. Amy was the first bassoonist to perform a live broadcast solo recital for BBC radio 3. She performs recitals regularly in UK and Germany with her collaborator Tom Poster. Summary: Amy Harman shares her journey to becoming a bassoonist, including her early musical inspirations and her transition from playing the cello to the bassoon. She discusses her experiences with the Aurora Orchestra and their memorized performances, as shares some practice tips for listeners. Amy also talks about the importance of the Young Classical Artist Trust in shaping her career and the significance of being the first female bassoon professor in Germany, at the Robert Schumann Hochschule in Dusseldörf. In this conversation, Amy discusses the challenges facing the arts industry, particularly in the UK, and offers words of encouragement to young musicians. She emphasizes the importance of creating art and suggests pursuing a portfolio career, and shares her experience of balancing a busy career with being a mother of three. She also mentions upcoming projects she's excited about, including a performance of Elizabeth MacConkey's concertino and various chamber music festivals. Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Amy's Musical Background 07:24 Memorized Performances with the Aurora Orchestra 24:38 The Power of a Portfolio Career 30:35 Finding Inspiration in Different Genres 38:42 The Art of Memorizing Music ************************************ Find out more about Amy here. Amy's Instagram Host: Jo Anne Sukumaran, find out more here. Legends of Reed is sponsored by Barton Cane, enjoy free shipping with coupon code" legendsofreed", on their website. Opening credits: Concert recording of Amy Harman with Castalian Quartet - Cantator and Amanda (2011), by Roxanna Panufnik - courtesy of Young Classical Artist's Trust.Photo credit: Kaupo Kikas

On this episode we update you on Galit's good news! For our interview we welcome Allison Nicotera, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Kentucky. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we dish about our recent trip to Texas! For our interview, we welcome Henry Ward, Principal Oboe of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we come to you live from the Colorado State University Double Reed Day! For our interview we welcome Margaret Cookhorn, bassoonist and contrabassoonist in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Learn more about Margaret at her website: https://www.margaretcookhorn.com This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

In this episode of Legends of Reed, oboist Celia Craig shares her journey of how she accidentally started playing the oboe and fell in love with it. She discusses her experiences as an orchestral player, touring the world and adapting to different cultural expectations. Celia also talks about her memorable concerts, including playing with Leonard Bernstein and the London Symphony Orchestra. She shares her experience of synesthesia, seeing music in colors, and how it enhances her musical performances. Celia explains why she chose to leave the orchestra and start her own recording label, Artaria, and the importance of diversity and mental health in the music industry. In this conversation, Celia discusses her experience with synesthesia and how it influences her music. She shares and describes the colors she sees when playing certain pieces. Celia also talks about her passion for photography and how it helps her relax away from music. She emphasizes the importance of innovation in the classical music industry and breaking barriers between audiences and performers. Celia discusses her efforts to create intimate concert experiences and showcase the skills of musicians in film recordings. She also highlights the need for arts bodies to support independent artists and provide career planning guidance for young musicians. To find out more about Celia, visit her website: https://www.celiacraig.com.au https://www.instagram.com/celiacraigonline/ Legends of Reed is sponsored by Barton Cane, use coupon code, "legendsofreed" for free shipping on https://www.bartoncane.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:54 Discovering the Oboe 04:16 Career as an Orchestral Player 06:05 Cultural Differences in Orchestras 07:27 Memorable Concerts 08:24 Mentored by Leonard Bernstein 09:47 Leaving the Orchestra and Starting a Recording Label 13:07 Synesthesia and Music 18:43 Discovering Synesthesia 21:02 Promoting Diversity and Mental Health 23:00 The Importance of Music and Color in Modern Life 25:23 The Flow State and Synesthesia 26:18 Associating Colors with Music 26:45 Synesthesia and Mental Health 27:14 Perfect Pitch and Synesthesia 28:09 Challenges of Synesthesia 28:37 Synesthesia in Music 29:34 Describing Colors in Music 30:03 Synesthesia Experience with Elgar's Symphony 31:00 Unexpected Performance Experience 32:46 AI-Generated Art and Chamberworks 33:16 Unwinding and Relaxing with Photography 34:13 Innovating the Classical Music Industry 35:07 Intimate Concert Format 36:30 The Power of Live Music 37:28 Recognizing Performers in Film Music 38:24 Importance of Independent Art Scene 39:23 Supporting Independent Musicians 40:18 Teaching Career Planning and Entrepreneurship 42:06 Breaking Barriers and Unmasking Performers 43:03 Connecting Double Reed Players 43:58 Advice for Young Musicians 45:21 Playing in a Relaxed and Flow State 46:16 Practicing in the Dark 49:04 Upcoming Project: Researching Miriam Hyde

On this episode, we dish about Spring Break plans, realized and unrealized! For our interview, we welcome Melissa Bosma, who teaches oboe at the University of Texas at Arlington! Learn more about Melissa at her website: https://www.melissabosmaoboe.com/ This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we catch up about recent events. For our interview we welcome David A. Wells, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University! Learn more about David at his website: https://davidawells.com/ This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we dish about the importance of complimenting each other! For our interview, we welcome Ari Cohen Mann, Instructor of Oboe at Wilfrid Laurier University! Learn more about Ari at their website: https://www.oboeari.com/ This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

Michaela Špačková is a curious and creative artist who seamlessly integrates her passions for music, humanity and nature into her musical work, lifestyle and intercultural activities – from music education concerts to her development of permaculture gardening. She regularly performs works dedicated to her for solo bassoon by contemporary composers, She began playing the bassoon at the age of 12 and made her debut five years later with the PKF Prague Philharmonia, following appearances with the ORF Vienna, Munich Chamber Orchestra and Czech Philharmonic, receiving more than 20 prizes at various competitions such as the ARD Music Competition and Prague Spring Competition, and performing worldwide in the most prestigious halls such as the Berlin Philharmonie, Philharmonie de Paris, Suntory Hall Tokyo, etc. She was solo bassoonist in the Konzerthausorchester Berlin with Christoph Eschenbach and Academist with the Staatskapelle Berlin under Daniel Barenboim, played with conductors such as Sir S. Rattle, Z. Mehta, I. Fischer, W. Jurowski and others. In this episode, we speak about her start on the bassoon, her experiences and insights on taking part and winning numerous competitions, some of her favorite contemporary composers, educational music concerts, her passion for permaculture gardening, how she overcome a challenging moment in her career and we are joined by a super-cute guest right at the end! Legends of Reed is sponsored by Barton Cane. Use coupon code "legendsofreed" for free shipping. https://www.bartoncane.com Find out more about Michaela here: https://www.michaelaspackova.com

On this episode Galit dishes about an embarrassing moment. For our interview we welcome bassoonist and legendary pedagogue Francine Peterson! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

Since 2022, Sanja is artist of the French instrument maker Buffet Crampon Paris, playing oboe model „Légende”. With their support,  she is bringing to life new Oboe Concerto composed by Nimrod Borenstein. World premiere will happen on March 8, 2024 with Beograde Philharmonic Orchestra, as part of 100 Years Anniversary celebration of the orchestra. Highly active as soloist, she performed with Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra, Al Bustan Festival Orchestra, Macedonia Philharmonic Orchestra, Salzburg Kammerphilharmone, Vojvodina Symphony Orchestra, Ensemble Metamorphosis, Zagreb Soloists, Slovene Army Band, Erdödy Chamber Orchestra from Hungary and traditional tamboura orchestra from Slovenia. Sanja is associate professor for orchestral studies for woodwind instruments at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. Until 2024 she was solo oboist of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra for 12 years. In this episode, I interview the inspiring oboist, Sanja Romić. We speak about topics such as how she started playing the oboe, her collaboration with Buffet Crampon and the oboe model Légende, her upcoming premiere of a oboe concerto by Nimrod Borenstein, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of her orchestra, her podcast on playing and living with ease, her future plans after leaving an orchestral career, and more. Legends of Reed is sponsored by Barton Cane, for free shipping on any order, use coupon code "legendsofreed". To find out about Sanja Romić visit: https://sanjaromic.com

In this episode, I catch up with the inspiring and creative jazz bassoonist Michael Rabinowitz over his illustrious jazz career and we chat about topics such as his early days of studying at SUNY Purchase, how he amplifies the bassoon for the jazz stand, a life in jazz and improvisation, moving to NYC, making a living while balancing family life, his latest album "Next Chapter", and his recent activities.  Find out more about Michael here, and listen/stream & purchase his album "New Chapter" on his website: ⁠https://www.jazzbassoonist.com/⁠ LOR Podcast is sponsored by Barton Cane, to enjoy free shipping on orders, use coupon code, "legendsofreed" for free shipping: ⁠https://www.bartoncane.com/

On this episode, we debut our new mics and update you on our 2024 goals! For our interview, we welcome Mark Debski, Principal Oboe of The Florida Orchestra! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we dish about our intentions for 2024. For our interview we welcome David McGill, Professor of Bassoon at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we talk about double reed scams! For our interview, we welcome Kristin Leitterman, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arkansas State! Learn more about Kristin on her website at: http://www.kristinleitterman.com! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we dish about copper, wool, and our seven year podcast anniversary. For our interview we welcome Julia Harguindey, Principal Bassoon of the Nashville Symphony! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we talk about what three things we would wish for from a double reed genie! For our interview, we welcome Robert Sheena, English horn player of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we catch up on October madness. For our interview we welcome Ben Roidl-Ward, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Learn more about Ben at his website, https://www.benroidlward.com/. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we talk about our recent and upcoming performances! For our interview, we welcome oboist Ruth Bolister who shares her story with us! Note: the original upload of this episode had a 30-second gap of silence just after the opening show music. This has been fixed now- if you downloaded before 6:30am PST, you might want to re-download the corrected version! :) This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we dish about the scariest pieces we've ever played and announce our fourth annual Halloween Reed Decorating Contest! Check us out on social media for more details! For our interview we welcome Leyla Zamora, Third Bassoon and Contrabassoon in the San Diego Symphony Orchestra! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we talk about our favorite strategies for dealing with stress! For our interview, we welcome Lindsay Flowers, Assistant Professor of Oboe at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we talk about heading back to school! For our interview we welcome Gina Cuffari, co-principal bassoonist of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we remember Bert Lucarelli and tackle a dish by request: a typical day in the life of a music major! For our interview, we welcome freelance oboist and educator Caitlin Kramer! Learn more about Caitlin at her website: www.caitlinkrameroboe.com This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we talk about summer reading and announce our new coloring book! Get yours at doublereeddish.com! For our interview we welcome Glenn Einschlag, principal bassoonist of the Principal Bassoonist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, we dish on our instrument repair stories. For our interview, we welcome Geoffrey Burgess, Instructor of Baroque Oboe at the Eastman School of Music and Oboe Editor of The Double Reed! We stand with Josh Jones! Read about his story here: https://www.thepitchkc.com/josh-jones-the-kansas-city-symphonys-first-black-tenure-track-musician-speaks-out-about-his-experiences-working-at-the-organization/ This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we talk about reality tv and super bowl halftime shows. For our interview we welcome Joshua Elmore, principal bassoonist of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra! Learn more about Joshua at his website, www.joshuaelmorebassoon.com! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode, Jacqui is finally back stateside, so we catch up on how our summer has been going thus far. For our interview, we welcome Alex Kinmonth, Principal Oboe of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we talk about our dream concert programs. For our interview we welcome Cayla Bellamy, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at Colorado State University! Learn more about Cayla at her website, www.caylabellamy.com! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode we dish about how to maintain your mojo during the summer. For our interview, we welcome Leah Forsyth, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Northwestern State University. To learn more about Leah, visit her website at http://www.leahforsythmusic.com! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we talk about what we are excited for this summer. For our interview we welcome Evan Kuhlmann, Solo Contrabassoon and Section Bassoon with the Los Angeles Philharmonic! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode we play a double reed-inspired game of Would You Rather? For our interview, we welcome Kemp Jernigan, Senior Artist Teacher of Oboe at The Hartt School. This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we give catch up on recent and upcoming news. For our interview we welcome Michael Kroth, Professor of Bassoon and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode we dish our tips and tricks for grant writing! For our interview, we welcome Elizabeth Starr Masoudnia, solo English hornist of The Philadelphia Orchestra. This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we give our rose and thorn for the week. For our interview we welcome Susan Nelson, Associate Professor of Bassoon and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Bowling Green State University! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!

On this episode we dish on the importance of knowing when to say no! For our interview, we welcome Viola Wilsen, principal oboist of the Deutsches Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin and oboe professor at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin. This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank you to our amazing sponsors!

On this episode we give a final shout out to oboist Patty Malone, and unveil a new piece by Jacqui- for solo oboe!. For our interview we welcome bassoonist Scott Pool, Associate Professor of Music at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!