On this episode, we dish about onions and offices! For our interview, we welcome Teodora Pejašinović Proud, Assistant Professor of Oboe at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcit…

On this episode we update you on Galit's good news! For our interview we welcome Allison Nicotera, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Kentucky. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodw…

On this episode, we dish about our recent trip to Texas! For our interview, we welcome Henry Ward, Principal Oboe of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboec…

On this episode we come to you live from the Colorado State University Double Reed Day! For our interview we welcome Margaret Cookhorn, bassoonist and contrabassoonist in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Learn more about Margaret at her website: https://www.margaretcookhorn.comThis podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (…

On this episode, we dish about Spring Break plans, realized and unrealized! For our interview, we welcome Melissa Bosma, who teaches oboe at the University of Texas at Arlington! Learn more about Melissa at her website: https://www.melissabosmaoboe.com/This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyduc…

On this episode we catch up about recent events. For our interview we welcome David A. Wells, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University! Learn more about David at his website: https://davidawells.com/This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds…

On this episode, we dish about the importance of complimenting each other! For our interview, we welcome Ari Cohen Mann, Instructor of Oboe at Wilfrid Laurier University! Learn more about Ari at their website: https://www.oboeari.com/This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), C…

On this episode Galit dishes about an embarrassing moment. For our interview we welcome bassoonist and legendary pedagogue Francine Peterson! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank yo…

On this episode, we debut our new mics and update you on our 2024 goals! For our interview, we welcome Mark Debski, Principal Oboe of The Florida Orchestra! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.o…

On this episode we dish about our intentions for 2024. For our interview we welcome David McGill, Professor of Bassoon at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwind…

On this episode, we talk about double reed scams! For our interview, we welcome Kristin Leitterman, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arkansas State! Learn more about Kristin on her website at: http://www.kristinleitterman.com!This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical Ci…

On this episode we dish about copper, wool, and our seven year podcast anniversary. For our interview we welcome Julia Harguindey, Principal Bassoon of the Nashville Symphony! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds…

On this episode, we talk about what three things we would wish for from a double reed genie! For our interview, we welcome Robert Sheena, English horn player of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops Orchestra!This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City …

On this episode we catch up on October madness. For our interview we welcome Ben Roidl-Ward, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Learn more about Ben at his website, https://www.benroidlward.com/. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcr…

On this episode, we talk about our recent and upcoming performances! For our interview, we welcome oboist Ruth Bolister who shares her story with us!Note: the original upload of this episode had a 30-second gap of silence just after the opening show music. This has been fixed now- if you downloaded before 6:30am PST, you might want to re-download t…

On this episode we dish about the scariest pieces we've ever played and announce our fourth annual Halloween Reed Decorating Contest! Check us out on social media for more details! For our interview we welcome Leyla Zamora, Third Bassoon and Contrabassoon in the San Diego Symphony Orchestra!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Ree…

On this episode, we talk about our favorite strategies for dealing with stress! For our interview, we welcome Lindsay Flowers, Assistant Professor of Oboe at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Mead Witter School of Music!This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City…

On this episode we talk about heading back to school! For our interview we welcome Gina Cuffari, co-principal bassoonist of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.co…

On this episode, we remember Bert Lucarelli and tackle a dish by request: a typical day in the life of a music major! For our interview, we welcome freelance oboist and educator Caitlin Kramer! Learn more about Caitlin at her website: www.caitlinkrameroboe.comThis episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (…

On this episode we talk about summer reading and announce our new coloring book! Get yours at doublereeddish.com! For our interview we welcome Glenn Einschlag, principal bassoonist of the Principal Bassoonist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(ww…

On this episode, we dish on our instrument repair stories. For our interview, we welcome Geoffrey Burgess, Instructor of Baroque Oboe at the Eastman School of Music and Oboe Editor of The Double Reed!We stand with Josh Jones! Read about his story here: https://www.thepitchkc.com/josh-jones-the-kansas-city-symphonys-first-black-tenure-track-musician…

On this episode we talk about reality tv and super bowl halftime shows. For our interview we welcome Joshua Elmore, principal bassoonist of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra! Learn more about Joshua at his website, www.joshuaelmorebassoon.com!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.ac…

On this episode, Jacqui is finally back stateside, so we catch up on how our summer has been going thus far. For our interview, we welcome Alex Kinmonth, Principal Oboe of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www…

On this episode we talk about our dream concert programs. For our interview we welcome Cayla Bellamy, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at Colorado State University! Learn more about Cayla at her website, www.caylabellamy.com!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barto…

On this episode we dish about how to maintain your mojo during the summer. For our interview, we welcome Leah Forsyth, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Northwestern State University. To learn more about Leah, visit her website at http://www.leahforsythmusic.com!This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (…

On this episode we talk about what we are excited for this summer. For our interview we welcome Evan Kuhlmann, Solo Contrabassoon and Section Bassoon with the Los Angeles Philharmonic! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG …

On this episode we play a double reed-inspired game of Would You Rather? For our interview, we welcome Kemp Jernigan, Senior Artist Teacher of Oboe at The Hartt School. This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Ch…

On this episode we give catch up on recent and upcoming news. For our interview we welcome Michael Kroth, Professor of Bassoon and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane…

On this episode we dish our tips and tricks for grant writing! For our interview, we welcome Elizabeth Starr Masoudnia, solo English hornist of The Philadelphia Orchestra.This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe …

On this episode we give our rose and thorn for the week. For our interview we welcome Susan Nelson, Associate Professor of Bassoon and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Bowling Green State University!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Barton Cane (www.ba…

On this episode we dish on the importance of knowing when to say no! For our interview, we welcome Viola Wilsen, principal oboist of the Deutsches Sinfonie-Orchester Berlin and oboe professor at the Hanns Eisler Academy of Music in Berlin.This episode is brought to you by Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com…

On this episode we give a final shout out to oboist Patty Malone, and unveil a new piece by Jacqui- for solo oboe!. For our interview we welcome bassoonist Scott Pool, Associate Professor of Music at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), ACDC Reeds(www.acdcreeds.com/), Bar…

On this episode we catch up on what we've been up to lately! For our interview, we welcome Dr. Mary Lindsey Bailey, Assistant Professor of Oboe at the University of Alabama.This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe…

On this episode we discuss our recent practice breakthroughs and struggles and set some resolutions for 2023. For our interview we welcome Ivy Ringel, Principal Bassoon of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra! Learn more about Ivy at her website: https://www.ivyringel.com!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcity…

On this episode we answer double reed holiday ice breaker questions! For our interview, we welcome Leslie Odom, who recently retired as Associate Professor of Oboe at the University of Florida.This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcit…

On this episode we celebrate our six year anniversary and dish about our recent album release: All Are Welcome (streaming everywhere now!). Thank you for joining us for six wonderful years! For our interview we welcome Nanci Belmont, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at Louisiana State University! Learn more about Nanci at her website: www.nancibelmon…

On this episode we discuss renegade apple stems, mentos, and instrument malfunctions! For our interview, we welcome Abby Yeakle Held, who teaches oboe at the Ohio State University. To learn more about Abby, visit her website: https://www.abbyyeakleheld.com/This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (ugly…

On this episode we dish about examining our personal capacity, learning to say no, and setting personal boundaries! For our interview we welcome bassoonist Mor Biron, who shares his story to (and from!) the Berlin Philharmonic and beyond! This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), Reedesign(www.reedesi…

On this episode we discuss our new logo and website and our annual Halloween Reed Decorating Contest! For our interview, we welcome Melanie Rothman, Second Oboe in the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra!This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.ch…

On this episode we recap our recent tour! For our interview we welcome bassoonist and composer John Steinmetz! To learn more about John and his pieces, visit: www.johnsteinmetz.org. This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), Reedesign(www.reedesign.io), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwi…

In this episode we discuss recording our consortium pieces! For our interview, we welcome esteemed oboist and repair person John Symer!This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com/)and Oboe Chicago (www.oboechicago.com). Thank …

On this episode we discuss our musical last meals! For our interview we welcome the Indianapolis Symphony's Mark Ortwein!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), Reedesign(www.reedesign.io), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwinds.com)! Thank you to our wonderful spons…

In this episode we discuss the necessity (or not)of making 200 reeds, and Galit's new found love of the Jersey Shore! For our interview, we welcome Emily Brebach, who plays oboe and English Horn with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra!This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemi…

On this episode we debrief about IDRS 2022! For our interview we welcome Javier Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Bassoon Javier at the University of Idaho's Lionel Hampton School of Music!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), Reedesign(www.reedesign.io), Barton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG…

In this episode we get excited about IDRS 2022 and other upcoming performances! For our interview, we welcome William McMullen, Professor of Oboe at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln!This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.co…

On this episode we dish about summer travel and pull some cards from the Date Deck! For our interview we welcome Leigh Muñoz, Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory! Learn more about Leigh at her website: http://www.leighmunoz.com/This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemic…

In this episode we get real about burnout! We got vulnerable on this episode, y'all! For our interview, we welcome Andrew W. Parker, Assistant Professor of Oboe at Oklahoma State University! This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityr…

On this episode we dish in person about our recent podcast retreat! For our interview we welcome Seth Krimsky, Principal Bassoon of the Seattle Symphony!This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), Reedesign(www.reedesign.io), Barton Cane (https://www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Woodwinds Inc. (rdgwoodwind…

In this episode we provide a sneak peek look at our commission consortium pieces! For our interview, we welcome Cassie Pilgrim, Principal Oboist of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.This episode is brought to you byBarton Cane (https://www.bartoncane.com/), Ugly Duckling Oboes (uglyducklingoboes.com/), Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityree…

On this episode we discuss recent good news! For our interview we welcome Christopher Weait, Professor Emeritus of bassoon at The Ohio State University.This podcast is brought to you by Chemical City Double Reeds (www.chemicalcityreeds.com), TheJoyousBassoon (www.etsy.com/shop/TheJoyousBassoon), Barton Cane (https://www.bartoncane.com/), and RDG Wo…