My colleague Dana Putnam Fonteneau posted a blog a few weeks ago titled: “Your Career Is What you Create it to Be: 5 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Graduated from Music School.” She has since turned this blog into a book. https://www.amazon.in/Its-Not-Just-About-Gig/dp/1532944950 You need to read her brilliant blog turned into book because … Read More
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Andover Educator Conference in Portland, Oregon
June 16-21, 2015 I’ll be teaching pre conference lessons, moderating a somatic panel, and teaching on a master class at the Sixth Andover Educator Biennial Conference. For registration information and to sign up to study with me (if you are an Andover Educator Trainee) during the pre conference sessions please visit: www.bodymap.org
Upcoming Spring Performances
I’m excited to be playing with Opera Parallèle for their production of Dead Man Walking in both San Francisco and Santa Monica. The San Francisco performances got rave reviews in the San Francisco Classical Voice. Santa Monica: WHERE: Broad Stage, Santa Monica WHEN: 7:30 p.m., March 7, 2015, 2 p.m., March 8, 2015 Opera Parallèle … Read More
Summer Alexander Technique Course and Intensive
I’m thrilled to be again be joining my colleagues Jim Brody and Ed Bilanchone at the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Summer Alexander Residential Course. July 13-18, 2015 This is a wonderful workshop that permits attendees have group Alexander Technique classes, take private Alexander lessons and experience the beauty of Boulder and the surrounding area. … Read More
Summerflute: Music-Movement-Mind
Summerflute this year will be back at the beautiful campus of Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Compelling performances are ones where the people involved are thinking more about musical intentions and less about themselves and the mistakes they make. As a performer or a listener, I want to be drawn into the music. I … Read More
Alcyone Ensemble at 2014 NFA Convention
I’m looking forward to joining my colleagues Rena Urso-Trapani and Miles Graber. We’ll be performing Blister and Wow by Daniel Felsenfeld on Friday August 8 at 2:45 on the “Trios Anyone” concert in the Marquette Ballroom. Rena and I will also be performing on Thurs. morning at 10:30 in the Grand Ballroom. “And Then There … Read More
Summerflute: Music-Movement-Mind
June 29-July 3, 2014 Schwob School of Music In 2014, Summerflute will be held at the beautiful Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. In a fun, creative and supportive atmosphere, flutists have an unprecedented opportunity to learn through the combination of the Body Mapping course, What Every Flutist Needs to Know … Read More
Andover Educator Conference at Iowa State: June 22-26, 2013
June 22-26, 2013 I’ll be at the Andover Educator Conference at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. I’ll be teaching private lessons on the two pre-conference days, June 20 and June 21. In addition, I’ll be presenting a master class at the conference and performing on Lisa Marsh’s Opera Workshop of her new work aMusement, … Read More
Alexander Technique Residential Workshop at CU Boulder
I’ll be joining my colleagues Jim Brody and Ed Bilanchone for a wonderful week at CU Boulder again. July 8-12, 2013 for the daily workshop and a one day intensive workshop on July 13. Please visit the CU website for more information about registering for this wonderful workshop. http://music.colorado.edu/summerat/
December 5 and 7 Festival Opera
I’ll be performing for Festival Opera’s production of About Face this week. Visit http://www.festivalopera.org/aboutface12.php for more information. Also read the article in San Francisco Classical Voice about the production http://www.sfcv.org/preview/festival-opera/about-face-experience-the-new-face-of-opera