President’s Hour with IDRS President Jacqui Wilson
Office Hours with the President. Join IDRS President Jacqui Wilson for an informal conversation to ask questions, share your thoughts, or just to chat.
Early Bassoon Recordings and What We Can Learn from Them
A remarkable number of shellac discs and wax cylinders that prominently feature bassoonists were made during the first decades of recording. We can learn a great deal from them about…
Applied Music Theory for the Oboist
The best way to improve your musical expression is with a study of music theory. In his book, Sound in Motion, David McGill states, “Depth of expression is not a…
From Ear to Reed: Enhancing Oboe Performance through Aural Training
Have you wondered why you took aural skills in college? Many musicians struggle to apply key concepts from aural skills to their instrument, and I have seen how compartmentalized these…