Oboe Slander

The conversation covers a range of topics including musical experiences, oboe reads and gigs, dream interpretation, and the impact of new medication on dream vividness. The hosts also discuss their movie experiences, including a liminal horror film. The conversation covers a range of topics, including lighthearted oboe banter and musings, as well as a discussion on orchestra contracts and agreemen...

The conversation covers a range of topics, including personal updates, Snapchat concerts, reed making, and favorite concerts of the season. The hosts also discuss memorable performances, weather changes, and the challenges of gigging. The conversation covers the experiences of the speakers with various concerts, including their favorite and least favorite ones. They also discuss their plans for th...

Matthew and LaBarrin discuss their recent experiences, including Matthew's European excursion and LaBarrin's attendance at the IDRS Mid-North Conference. They also share their thoughts on reed profiling and its impact on their reed-making process. The conversation covers a range of topics including reed-making, orchestra performances, and personal experiences with music. Both speakers share insigh...

The conversation covers topics such as reed maintenance in dry climates, challenges of reed scraping and maintenance, the impact of humidity on reed performance, concert experiences and audience engagement, video game music in orchestral performances, experiences at the IDRS conference, and tax preparation for musicians. Each chapter delves into the unique challenges and experiences faced by music...

The conversation covers a range of topics including reflections on the new year, reed making and maintenance, band arrangements and preferences, upcoming gigs and cancellations, freelance challenges, and instrument mishaps and care. The conversation covers the mishap with an oboe, the search for a new oboe, challenges faced in performance venues, practice techniques, teaching and learning music, a...

The conversation covers a range of topics including hot wings, school assignments, upcoming trips, reed making, and the use of different reeds for various types of gigs and performances. The hosts also discuss their preferences for reeds in auditions and the challenges of playing difficult excerpts in front of an audience. The conversation covers various topics related to oboe playing, including e...

The conversation covers the challenges of oboe reed-making, holiday activities and experiences, and a discussion of the TV show 'Heated Rivalry.' The topics include the struggles of making oboe reeds in fluctuating weather, holiday break experiences, and even more discussion of the TV show 'Heated Rivalry.' The conversation covers the transition from school to real life, the challenges of being a...

In this episode of Oboe Slander, hosts LaBarrin Wallace and Matthew Covington discuss their recent holiday performances, teaching experiences, and the humorous moments that arise in the classroom. They share personal anecdotes about injuries sustained during performances, the challenges of dress codes in orchestra, and their New Year's resolutions aimed at improving their musical practices. The co...

In this episode, LaBarrin and Matthew dive into the busy season of Gigmas, discussing their experiences with reeds, performances, and the challenges of balancing music with academic pursuits. They share humorous anecdotes from holiday concerts, engage with listener feedback, and explore the transition from paper to digital music in performances. The conversation highlights the joys and struggles o...

In this episode of Oboe Slander, hosts Matthew Covington and LaBarrin Wallace discuss their recent gigs and reed-making experiences, share insights on resumes and CVs for musicians, and dive into a lively discussion about the sequel film Wicked:For Good. They also touch on rehearsal etiquette, particularly regarding phone usage, and wrap up with a preview of future topics.

In this episode, LaBarrin Wallace and Matthew Covington discuss the humorous and serious aspects of auditioning, the challenges of reed performance in varying weather conditions, and share personal stories from their recent gigs. They also delve into the frustrations of orchestra committees and the complexities of scheduling meetings, highlighting the importance of communication and collaboration...

In this episode of Oboe Slander, hosts Matthew and LaBarrin explore their friendship origins, share reed-making experiments, discuss recent gigs, and celebrate audition wins in the oboe community. They also reflect on their experiences in master classes, roast wind quintets, and express their preferences for chamber music, particularly trios. The conversation is filled with humor, insights, and a...

Matthew and LaBarrin introduce themselves and the podcast. Talk about reeds, life as an oboist in the modern world, and have a Hoe-Down.