Yes, in my last post, I established that the oboe would be my new instrument of choice if I could automatically know how to play a new one. However, I didn't yet describe what I would do with this new found power:
1. I would maybe give that a go at music school and hopefully plan an orchestra for a living. Unfortunately, the instruments I did learn are unique in the sense that they don't go well with orchestra. Piano is an interesting instrument in that it is - unfortunately - rarely played on its own, but doesn't really fit into an orchestra (unless in a concerto, of course). Voice, on the other hand, is dependent on other instruments and is rarely heard alone. Sadly, this means that it's only part of an orchestra as a soloist. You see the issue? Neither of the instruments I learned are ideal for a group setting. I just imagine that it would be a magical collaborative experience to play as such a large ensemble. So this would be my first wish as a new, fantastic oboist.
2. I'd busk! Yes, another downfall of voice and piano. Do you want to hear an a cappella opera singer? I don't know. Maybe some people do, but the issue is that most classical voice songs need their piano accompaniment. Art song is beautiful because of its codependence between voice and piano, but it sure makes it hard to busk! I would love to make a few spare coins with an actual portable solo instrument.
The solution for an aspiring busking pianist (photo cred. http://www.slugmag.com/uploads/305/7579-Michael%20Portanda_Eric%20Rich_2.jpg)
3. I would play that song from The Mission 24/7 and probably drive my family and/or roommates insane. But it would be worth it!
4. I would learn a bunch of cool, new repertoire. I have to say my knowledge of the oboe repertoire out there is almost nonexistent.
5. I would definitely go on a mad campaign to get children to learn the oboe. I wish I'd known about it when I was young!!
-Laura
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