Be careful what you bring into an audition—you may end up getting yourself into an embarrassing situation. A friend of mine once told me about an embarrassing experience he had auditioning for the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. This friend of mine (I did not do this, I...
Greg Sarchet recently sent me a link to this video featuring Dudley Moore doing an impression of the great British composer Benjamin Britten. People who have listened to Britten’s operas will find this hilarious-it is really a great impression. I have played a...
Ars Antigua will be performing the following concerts this weekend (information from a recent announcement):Friday evening November 10 at 7:30pmMoser Performing Arts CenterUniversity of St Francis500 Wilcox StreetJoliet, IllinoisFor more information call...
The great pianist Irina Feoktistova (who accompanied me for my recital on the “Amati” bass) also performs with the Millennium Chamber Players. They have several upcoming performances in the Chicago area:The Millennium Chamber Players proudly announces...
The double bass, electric bass, electric upright,and percussion band Gunnelpumpers is playing this weekend in Chicago. I have seen this great band several times in the past. Michael Hovnanian (Chicago Symphony bassist) and Doug Johnson (whom I play a lot of gigs with)...
