Join oboist Joseph Robinson who has recently authored a book "Long -Winded". He will present on his mentor and oboist Marcel Tabuteau's analysis of the creative dimensions of the Interpretive Art of Music. He will also perform to demonstrate the different ways musicians can manipulate notes to make their playing meaningful. There will be a "Long-Winded" book signing opportunity for interested guests. 

Joseph Robinson is one of the last oboists in America to study with the legendary Marcel Tabuteau, Joseph Robinson has been one of the outstanding orchestral musicians of his generation, serving as Principal Oboe of the New York Philharmonic for 27 years from June 1978 until September 2005. Known especially for his lyricism and phrasing, he has performed concerti, orchestral, and chamber works in concert halls around the world to international critical acclaim.

Mr. Robinson has had a distinguished teaching career, serving for more than 20 years as head of Oboe Studies at the Manhattan School of Music, where he helped establish the first Master of Orchestral Studies degree in America and from which he received the Presidential Medal for Meritorious Faculty Service in 2005.  He has taught at the University of  North Carolina School of the Arts, the University of Maryland, Duke University and at Lynn University's Conservatory of Music in Boca Raton, Florida.  His many students occupy important positions all over the world.

Beer, wine, and hors-d'oeuvres served so... RSVP.