The end of the semester was wild, as usual, but I didn’t let that stop me from having some fun. Before winter break I went to Smalls to hear The Tim Ries Group featuring Chris Potter and John Patitucci. Beastly! All of the performers were incredible, but Potter and Patitucci …

Mahler’s never been my cup of tea. He stands out like a strong herbal blend amongst the delicate jasmine flavors of his time, such as Debussy and Ravel. His orchestration is dense and convoluted in comparison to the translucent scores of Brahms or Stravinsky, and I have a hard time …

Naturally New York City has a vibrant music scene, but after nearly a year of exploring restaurant-lined streets I’ve decided that the best part of city living is the food! Getting your groceries may give you a headache, but dining out is easy because there’s tasty prepared food in any …

What? Two blog posts in the same month? I know, it’s madness, but I suppose it makes up for the missing March entry. In my last post I mentioned an orchestral reading session, which has come and gone, and the results can be found below. I transcribed the second movement …

I haven’t been much in the mood for blogging lately, but I do have some interesting events to share. First off, I’ve met a number of fascinating people this semester. I’m attending lectures and coaching sections with Bright Sheng, recent Pullitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang kindly gave a coaching session …