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Hi friends, As River Reeds approaches its one-year mark next month, I’ve been finding myself a little reflective. I keep thinking about all of you who showed up with reeds, cases, curiosity, and a genuine desire to connect. I want to be honest, and I want to be gentle. Since my move, the energy around River Reeds has understandably softened. Life shifts, calendars fill, and without someone physically present to keep nudging things forward, it’s hard for a community like this to sustain momentum. That reality has been sitting heavy with me, because this group was never just a website… [read more]

Hi everyone! I hope this email finds you doing well. I’ve made it to Maryland and am (mostly) settled in. The house is coming together, work is back to normal, though my clarinet has taken a bit of a hiatus. While I look for opportunities to play in my new area, I’d love to check in and see how things are going back in Louisville. Before I left, a few clarinetists mentioned interest in keeping River Reeds going — and I’m more than happy to help make that happen! I’ll continue supporting the group online by updating the website and… [read more]

Hey everyone! I just wanted to say a quick thank-you to everyone who came out to the get-together on April 29. We had a nice group, and for the first time we had a bass clarinet! Thanks, Kris Bachmann, for hanging out with us! So, to the task at hand… my move is official. It is looking like mid-June, though a lot will depend on the logistics of finding a house and moving stuff ‘n’ things. I only yesterday had an offer on my house, so things are starting to move in the right direction. With that said, it’s my… [read more]

We were back at it again with a rehearsal on Sunday, right before Louisville Winds’ recording session. [read more]

Hey everyone, I have some personal news to share. I’ll be moving in a few months, and while it’s an exciting new chapter, the timing makes it bittersweet. Just as River Reeds is coming to life, I find myself facing an unexpected transition. It’s been a challenge to navigate—trying to build something meaningful while knowing change is on the horizon—but I’m grateful for every moment of this journey. This group has been a long-standing conversation among many of us for over a decade, and I’m thrilled to see it finally come to life. Music has brought us together in so… [read more]

Hi, Everyone! February 8 turned out to be low attendance, due to KMEA (apologies for not checking the calendar sooner!) and the flu that we’re all passing around to each other. Here’s hoping everyone’s recovering quickly! Carolyn Fassio and I had a little discussion about a few things: If you have a moment, please let me know what would work best for you. I would love to know (1) your days/times you prefer and (2) what communication alternatives you are interested in trying. You can contact me by replying to this message, adding a comment to the post on our… [read more]