Author Archives: Angela

About Angela

French hornist Angela Cordell Bilger enjoys a freelance career as a chamber musician, orchestral player, and educator. She recently moved to the Chicago area from Philadelphia where she was second horn with Opera Philadelphia. She plays frequently with The Philadelphia Orchestra where she spent the 2008-2009 and 2016-2017 seasons as acting fourth horn. She recently joined the Chicago-based Sapphire Woodwind Quintet and coaches chamber music at Northwestern University and Midwest Young Artists Conservatory. During her years in New York City, Angela performed with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and in many Broadway shows. In addition, she spent several summers at the Marlboro Music Festival and toured with Musicians from Marlboro. Angela has served as adjunct faculty at Montclair State University, Drexel University, and Temple University. She lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her husband, trumpet player David Bilger, and their two children.

Happy Downton Abbey Day! Oh, wait…

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Angela

Today, besides being the day that the third season of Downton Abbey airs here in the U.S., is also the Feast of the Epiphany, a.k.a. Three Kings Day, or (most memorable to me) my due date last year.  It has … Continue reading →

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A Wondrous Birth

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Angela

I hear that many residents in Newtown, Connecticut are taking their Christmas decorations down, and I have to admit that I haven’t been feeling much like celebrating either the last few days.  In the rest of the country, though we … Continue reading →

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The Digital Revolution

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Angela

What might the trend towards online education mean for the music world? A look at Play With A Pro and ArtistWorks. Continue reading →

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Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Angela

I watched Jiro Dreams of Sushi a few nights ago. A scratchy, old recording of Jascha Heifetz plays during the opening of this fantastic documentary of Japan.  It’s a perfect way to introduce the story of Jiro, a sushi chef, … Continue reading →

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An article you might like…

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Angela

I came across this New York Times article this morning and thought that many of my readers might enjoy reading it. I know I did! We hear so much about following your passion and finding something you love to do … Continue reading →

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Waves – and the Morgan Library

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Angela

“How do you keep a wave upon the sand?”  Call me corny, but I love this line from The Sound of Music.  I think it so encapsulates the feeling of helplessness in the face of constant and inevitable change, the … Continue reading →

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John Cage’s Ten Rules

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Angela

Edit (Sept 2021): Since I posted this, I have discovered, thanks to the brilliant Maria Popova of Brain Pickings, that these rules were written by Sister Corita Kent. Please check out her blog post about the history of the rules … Continue reading →

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Mike Moss

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Angela

Last week I received some unexpected and very sad news.  The director of the music program at Drexel, Myron (Mike) Moss, passed away suddenly this past Monday. I first met Mike in 2009 when he was looking for an adjunct … Continue reading →

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Mystery!

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Angela

I admit it – I’m a sucker for a good mystery.  During summer vacation when I was growing up, my mom would take me to our local library, and I’d load up on as many books as I could check … Continue reading →

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Jumping Off Cliffs

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Angela

“We have to continually be jumping off cliffs and developing our wings on the way down.”  – Kurt Vonnegut I got a quick lesson in driving tight winding Rocky Mountain roads a couple days ago on our way to Aspen … Continue reading →

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