Catching up and Countdown to Brahms. Tuesday, February 02, 2016. Catching up and Countdown to Brahms. Finding consistent time to practice every day. I want to work on my technique building exercises early during the day. Long tones, scales, etudes, etc.

She plays the oboe, and now she knits! Thursday, October 18, 2007.

Where the wild things are. Friday, March 20, 2015. Last weekend I recorded some English horn trio things, an original piece that was quite lovely. But recording in a studio is sooo revealing! Posted by Jill Cathey. Wednesday, July 30, 2014. How can we be halfway through summer? In just over a week we have our first symphony rehearsal - Opera starts in less than 6 weeks. Excited! Posted by Jill Cathey. Thursday, July 3, 2014.

Boy,do we have backstock. Reflections on the A to Z Challenge. I believe that challenges like this really put the spotlight on the very human need to connect with people like us. Even in there are no local people like us, the internet has made every one local. That is the blessing and the curse of the internet. So thanks to every one who visited, commented and followed. Z is for Zinfandel! .

The daily ramblings and much needed cartharsis of a wife and mother. Ahhhhh sweet world of blogging. where the daily prescription of a Cathartic release tickles my brain with the endless stream of crazies that I experience on a daily basis. I open my book and enter the world of rolling hills, cowboys and cokes tied to a string, chilled in a stream for that impromptu picnic.