Choro by Pixinguinha

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.

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.