It has been a busy summer. I just finished teaching in the Bergenfield, NJ Summer Enrichment Program. The Program is 50+ years old and offers Music, Art, Academic and Physical Education programs throughout the month of July. I had the pleasure of teaching bassoon, clarinet, trumpet and a string-flute trio. It’s great to still be active helping young musicians.
In addition, I have been performing with the New Jersey Wind Symphony. As other ensembles, we had not performed in approximately 16 months, so it was great to see old friends and make LIVE music again. We play again this coming Saturday evening at 6:30 PM at the Hague Park in Oradell.
Check out the group at: njwindsymphony.org
I recently purchased an old metal Cavalier Clarinet which I thought was quite interesting. The instrument was black, green and pretty disgusting looking. After boiling in water, baking soda and aluminum foil to clean and disinfect it, I stripped all of the keys and buffed and polished them and the body. I reassembled it into a pretty nice looking lamp which is presently looking for a new home. Check it out.
Sale Price $295
https://www.bobgraystudios.com
