Barry Blogs

Along with 25,000 other people, I ran the Miami Marathon last Sunday. Actually, I ran the half marathon part of the race, as usual. This ...

We just got back from the first week of our 2012 Miami Residency.  Actually, we are now calling our time there "Cleveland Orchestra Mia...

We held an audition for second bassoon last Sunday.  From around 200 applicants, the field was screened by resume -- in some cases, by recor...

Today, I'd like to share some recent listening and watching I've done on YouTube with you. First is a performance of Schumann...

I have enjoyed using my new shaper, made for me by Paul Deegan of MD Reed Products.  He has expertly copied my old Berdon #6 fold over shap...

Happy New Year!     This post marks the first anniversary of this blog.  I hope you readers have found it useful, revealing and entertaini...

It's winter in our area now, so my thoughts have turned to building a fire in our fireplace, enjoying the glow of the Christmas tree and...