Musicians have nightmares of crazy performances and lessons, disintegrating instruments, unplayable notes, murder by the stand partner, and of course, missing the rehearsal or concert. Just beginning my career as a free-lancer in the D.C. area, I had a very bizarre experience. Patrick and I were newly married with one car and amazingly managed to be in at least two places at once via juggling, car-pooling, and waiting. I received a call from a contractor for whom I had not ye

FOCUSING ON GOD'S UNCONDITIONAL LOVE Our orchestra recently performed a few pieces that inspired me to contemplate the emotion of love and its context in music. I'm sure we all have our favorite works of music or particular composers that we adore. Which of your favorite pieces stirs up deep emotion or transports your mind and heart to a place of peace? Is there a specific instrument or ensemble to which you gravitate? A few of the selections we recently performed are the Kor