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Dear Guests, Welcome to my blog which I treat like a creative garden where I regularly plant and change this and that be it poetry, philosophy, an Oboe Brilliance lesson, an essay of some kind, or a journal about composing. Visit every Monday for oboe coaching which is also helpful for many melodic instrumentalists. Musically yours, Kathryn
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"How do you compose?" That is the most commonly asked question I hear.
This blog is a window into my creative process and philosophies as a composer and instrumentalist. At times it may contain music, photos, and poetry as well. May you enjoy, return, and benefit!   My Archives  September 2010 August 2010 July 2010 June 2010 May 2010 April 2010
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Dear Guests,
With just one purchase of the "Composer Courtesy Subscription" you can receive all the latest of my MP3s in your email inbox and enjoy. Simply buy "Bald Eagle Flying" on the music page for $25 - the one without a picture - which is a 14 1/2 minute electronic sound sculpture, enjoy the piece for life, and enjoy receiving a subscription for 12 months. Cheers and musically yours, Kathryn
Dear Friends,
Happy Earth Day! In honor of this 40th Earth Day, I'm offering a special sale. Simply buy "Bald Eagle Flying" on the music page, for $10 and receive a Composer Courtesy subscription for the rest of 2010. By buying "Bald Eagle Flying" which is a 14 minute trance piece, and electronic sound sculpture, you will automatically subscribe to receive my newest electronic sounds sculptures via an mp3 format, as I create them until the new year, in your email inbox to enjoy for good. Yours truly in adoration of the earth, Kathryn
Dear Guests,
"The Secrets of Ravens" is a set of 7 duets for oboe - work in progress. So far, 4 of the 7 are composed and the first 3 have been premiered. Excerpts of the second and third duets are currently available to hear on this site. My student Cheryl Tuttle and I were recorded during a live performance in Feb 2009. As soon as I have all seven composed, probably by or before June of this year, I'll put them together in a book to make available for oboe playing enjoyment. Of course flutists, violinists and such might have fun with them too. I was first inspired to compose music of ravens while reading a book - not sure which one as I've read almost all - by Pema Chodron. You might want to check out her writings. Pema wrote about the ravens of Nova Scotia in a tree during a hurricane. As an oboist and teacher of oboe, I like to think of my oboe works in terms of levels of technical proficiency required to play the pieces. These duets are scored for what I term levels III and IV - intermediate to semi pro level. Perfect for high school kids, college students, oboe minors or amateurs - as well as oboists capable of more! I'll keep you posted. Musically yours, Kathryn
Dear Guests,
Celebrating my 18th year of my music studio here in Asheville N.C. offering the following to music students of ALL ages: OBOE LESSONS: day one to conservatory level FLUTE LESSONS: day one to semi pro level PIANO LESSONS: day one to advanced intermediate (Bach Inventions and a bit beyond) COMPOSITION LESSONS: day one to .... - do re mi, how to hear and write music. All lessons are taught using multiple intelligence techniques catered for each individual student. A balance of expressive/artistic and solid technique is my style in a nut shell. I nurture the music lover for life of any age. $40 per hour at my Asheville studio in Beaverdam. 2 lessons a week strongly encouraged if economically possible. First come first serve. I provide performance opportunities and custom compositions to my students who practice regularly and attend lessons regularly! Contact via contact page, or home page to commence. Musically yours, Kathryn
Dear Music Lovers,
You are invited! WHAT: WCQS fund raising concert WHERE: St. James Episcopal Church 424 West State Str. (Hwy 70 X from CVS) WHEN: 2 – 2:45 PM in the sanctuary – reception: 2:45 – 3:00 PM fellowship hall WHO: Oboe and Flute ensemble directed by Kathryn Potter, plus solo oboe and flute performances http://www.stjameswnc.org/ http://www.wcqs.org/ The oboe and flute ensemble will perform ”Musicke from Olde England” arranged in trio format, followed by solo flute and oboe performances of select repertoire. Come enjoy with a friend or two and support this local classical radio station which is the heart beat of culture in WNC. Musically yours, Kathryn |
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