We work on blend extensively in our ensemble. In a string quartet or a brass quintet all musicians produce sound in a similar way.  A

It is very difficult to maintain a regular rehearsal schedule because we live in three different countries. We try to keep our concert schedule constant

Carion Woodwind Quintet performs all their repertoire from memory. The physical movements they are known for help with memorization, as do the visual cues of

In my previous article I mentioned the listening and research phase developed by Rob Knopper and Noa Kageyama’s Audition Hacker Bootcamp, which proved extremely helpful

Recently, I tried a new preparation technique for preparing orchestral excerpts for auditions. This method was developed by the Audition Hacker Bootcamp spearheaded by Rob

Start practicing far ahead before performances. First I start with listening to recordings of the work. I want to have more reasonable expectations before I

Efficient Practicing Strategies: Create a repertoire list with deadlines Assess repertoire difficulty and prioritize newest/most difficult pieces Create a detailed daily practice schedule based on

“Never practice more than three or four hours a day. No one can concentrate longer than that, and you must spend the rest of your