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An Aussie in America - Part 1

I joined eighth blackbird as flutist in late August of this year, taking over from the fabulous Molly Alicia Barth, who now lives and works in Oregon with her husband. This change in membership was a serious, vexing issue for the ensemble, not least because it was the first in the group’s ten-year history.
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Posted 03 December 2006 † Tim § An Aussie in America § eighth blackbird ‡ Comments (1) ° Also tagged:

Q-bitch

A subtle but clear nod of the head; an audible intake of breath; a small bob of the instrument. The visual “cue” is essential in all forms of chamber music, but when one is confronted with frequent tempo changes, conflicting rhythmic relationships and bizarre technical demands, it can be the difference between a perfectly unified [...]

Posted 30 November 2006 † Tim § An Aussie in America § eighth blackbird ‡ Comments (0) ° Also tagged: