Choro by Pixinguinha

Sage and Taro play Dufay's Sequuntur Cantiones Sine Textu

These are the first two pieces of a fantastic set of twelve by the late medieval composer Guillaume Dufay, arranged for two guitars.

Even a war couldn't keep Sage away from music

A brief story of the Iraqi oud and musicians in political exile.

What Should I Wear For My NYSSMA Audition? Finding the Right Performance Audition Attire

It’s NYSSMA season, and all over NY State, kids are prepping their scales, sight-reading skills and selected solo pieces to show off their talents. Recently, a parent asked me what her daughter should wear for her upcoming NYSSMA audition, and it got me thinking about presentation for auditions in general.