Different Reeds for Different Crimes

The conversation covers a range of topics including hot wings, school assignments, upcoming trips, reed making, and the use of different reeds for various types of gigs and performances. The hosts also discuss their preferences for reeds in auditions and the challenges of playing difficult excerpts in front of an audience. The conversation covers various topics related to oboe playing, including experiences with different reeds, challenges with synthetic reeds, and the adaptation required for different playing situations. The hosts share anecdotes, insights, and reflections on these themes, providing a comprehensive exploration of oboe-related experiences and challenges.TakeawaysDifferent reeds are used for different types of gigs and performances.The choice of reeds for auditions is based on comfort and familiarity rather than just sound quality. Adapting to different reeds for different playing situationsChallenges and experiences with synthetic reeds