Basset horn vs. Basset Hound

Here is a picture of a Basset Hound.


Here is a picture of the basset horn.

They look completely different and they sound completely different. The basset horn
is a musical instrument, a member of the clarinet family. The basset hound is also a musical instrument. Just ask basset hound owners!



I believe that she is singing in the key of Eb major. Actually, I have no idea. Would that I had perfect pitch! This video begs another question. Who in their right mind would actually encourage a basset hound to bay?!

Here's more information on The Vauxhall Gardens.

Dreams do come true!

It's not every day that you get to speak with one of your heroes but this week I did! Cesar Millan, known to fans worldwide as the Dog Whisperer, spoke with me about his latest book How to Raise the Perfect Dog. Click here to listen to the full interview.


Here's a quick story about what you didn't hear in the interview. I think you'll get a kick out of it! When I personally thanked Cesar and he responded by thanking me in turn, my response went something like this...."oh...uh...ah....uh huh....oh...manical laughter....you're welcome." Yes, I AM a radio professional!

Here's a short video about Mr. President, one of the four puppies that he raised for his new book.

A Season of Symphonies

As you can see by the Yakima Symphony Orchestra's banner they are expecting a banner year! For the first time in their history they are "conducting" a search for a new Music Director. The YSO received 105 applicants from three continents for this position. I think that would make retiring Music Director and Conductor Brooke Creswell very proud.


Brooke Creswell has been Music Director and Conductor of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra since its inception back in 1967 under the name Yakima Chamber Orchestra. Brooke remains with the YSO in the capacity of Artistic Director this season. To read more click here.

Brooke will also conduct the season opening concert on November 1st featuring a piece about the national Mexican holiday knows as Dia de lost Muertos or Day of the Dead. Also on that program is Lux Aeterna written by Morten Lauridsen
born in Colfax, Washington.


Other season highlights include the YSO's principal cellist, Kara Hunnicutt in Ottorino Respighi's Adagio con variazioni featuring conductor Viswa Subbaraman.










Pianist Regina Yeh joins the Yakima Symphony and conductor Nikola Caoile in Frederic Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 in f.


Check out the other conductor candidates and buy your tickets to be a part of this exciting season!

A Season of Symphonies

Adam Stern and the Seattle Philharmonic's 2009/2010 season focuses on both the tried and true and the tantalizingly new.


Their season features everything from Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree narrated by Adam Stern's daughter, Ella, to Maurice Ravel's Bolero.


Check out their full schedule on the Seattle Philharmonic link above and click here to purchase your season tickets.

A Season of Symphonies

The Wenatchee Valley Symphony's 63rd season, led by conductor Marty Zyskowski, features a wide variety of sounds and styles.



Conductor Marty Zyskowski with his group the Blue Notes. Marty's the one playing the drums!

Marty Zyskowski a few years later....
The Wenatchee Valley Symphony and Marty Zyskowski.


Sarah Wynter and other young artists join the WVS in their opening concert "Rising Stars.


In December join the Wenatchee Valley Symphony in a performance of Handel's "Messiah" with a special opportunity for you to exercise your vocal chords!



















Their February concert, "Mozart and the Movies" has everything from the poignant and stirring anthem "Dry Your Tears Afrika" from the Steven Spielberg film "Amistad"




















to a tribute to Bugs and the gang!


Their finale concert in April features one of the most romantic symphonic pieces of all time. The picture is a big hint!

Click here ticket information.

A Season of Symphonies

Check out the 2009/2010 season of the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra! The season begins on October 3rd with "Bernstein and Blues" featuring the group Realtime.

In November, internationally reknown violinist, Sarah Chang performs Johannes Brahms "Violin Concerto in D."

February brings Texas bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann who looks and apparently plays like a rock star!

The "Celestial Classics" concert in March features local favorite Dan Sabo in Grieg's "Piano Concerto in a."

Rising star Erin Wall joins the Whatcom Symphony Orchestra for the profoundly moving "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs" in April.


Artistic Director and Conductor Roger Briggs has put together a great season. Get your tickets here and enjoy the music!