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Time Out for Love, the Voice, and the Archlute

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Angela

If you will allow me to go slightly off-topic, this weekend is a very special one for my husband and me: we are celebrating our first wedding anniversary!  Between that and the fact that I am attending a wedding tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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Thinking and Playing – Outside the Box! A Conversation With Michael Atkinson

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Angela

Over the course of my studies and career, I’ve been fortunate to attend many masterclasses and have lessons with some of the greatest horn players in the world.  One of the questions that students would often ask these great performers … Continue reading →

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and You: Commitment, the Journey, and Joy

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Angela

I have had the opportunity to play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on several occasions now between my work in New York and Philadelphia.  This past week I played four concerts of this great work.  One of the most stunning things to … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Blank Space, And What Eleanor Roosevelt Says

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Angela

Throughout our musical lives, we come across various kinds of Blank Spaces in our calendars.  They can feel like a blessing or a curse depending on the situation.  For students there is the oft-longed-for Summer Vacation.  For recent graduates and … Continue reading →

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Music (and Life!) Lessons with Mom: Music Moms, Part Two

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Angela

In continued anticipation of Mother’s Day, I want to introduce you more thoroughly to my own mother and to some of the things she taught me, both through music and away from music. This Mother’s Day is an especially big … Continue reading →

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A Moment For Music Moms – Our Unsung Heroines

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Angela

We hear so much about Soccer and Hockey Moms – but let’s talk about Music Moms!  Since Mother’s Day is almost here, I thought I would use today and the rest of this week to pay tribute to these amazing … Continue reading →

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Interaction, Education, and Balance: A Conversation With Eric Reed

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Angela

The Canadian Brass is coming to town this week!  I had the great pleasure of working a few times last month with the newest member of the quintet, horn player Eric Reed.  Eric and I have known each other since … Continue reading →

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The Potential of Poise, from the Outside-In

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Angela

Last week I played with the ballet.  For those who know me, it is no secret that I love dance.  I even took some beginner ballet classes last year so that I could experience it first-hand.  I had a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Seeing and Vision: A Closer Look

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Angela

Throughout our lifetime, if we are fortunate, we come across a few rare souls who, when we are with them, we are brought right into this present moment.  They allow us to experience life in a deeper way than we … Continue reading →

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Good news: Mark in the press!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Angela

Here’s a tidbit of fun news for you on a rainy and SNOWY (earlier today anyway!) April Fool’s Day.  Mark Kennedy made the paper in Altoona last week during the PMEA festival held there.  Congrats, Mark!  Here’s the article: Striking … Continue reading →

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