This is the beginning of flu season here in the Northeast, and a flu shot may help avoid contracting the illness and prolong your health for playing your gigs.

We are promoting shot glasses for reed dipping — but not for sharing with others!

NO, the oboe player does not keep a bottle of vodka in with their myriad of reed making and maintenance paraphernalia though playing the oboe could almost “drive ‘ya to drinkin’ . . .”

We have a nice supply of vintage shot glasses for the reed player who prefers glass over plastic.

Try a shot of espresso to keep your fingers nimble and your head ready for the agitato, vivace and perhaps the espressivo passages!