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Post 15: Oboe Adjustment? or Cleaning?

When it comes to maintaining your oboe, there are a couple of things to consider and a couple terms we use at Onks Woodwind, adjustment and cleaning.  Those of you that play oboe know there are a lot of adjustment screws on an oboe.  These screws are used to change the relationship between different keys, […]

Post 14: Cool Repair!

We received this clarinet where the left hand levers thread saddle was made out of pot metal and had disintegrated over time.  Finding a replacement for this make and model would be nearly impossible.  SO, Jonathan machined a new one out of some brass stock.  See the before and after pics below.

Post 13: Soaking Oboe Reeds

To get the most out of your oboe reed you should always soak it in warm water!  Soaking your reed in warm water for a couple of minutes will revive the reed, or moisten the reed fibers, faster and more efficiently.  If you do not soak your reed in warm water, you can get a […]

Post 11: World Premier by Nashville’s very own Roger Wiesmeyer!

World Premiere of John Marvin Work in ALIAS Winter Concert ALIAS has developed a reputation for championing new music. In its first 10 seasons, ALIAS Chamber Ensemble has performed over a dozen World Premieres. On its Winter Concert (February 16, 2013 – 8:00 PM – Turner Hall, Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University), the ensemble unveils another […]