Fun Fact of the Day!

Marcel Tabuteau was one of the most influential oboists and teachers in America.  He came from the Paris Conservatory where he was taught by Georges Gillet and came to the United States to play with the Philadelphia Orchestra and teach at the Curtis Institute.  He influenced the use of F.LORÉE oboes in the United States as well as helped to create the American Woodwind sound that is distinct to the US.  For more information feel free to reed this great book by Laila Storch (former student and friend).