Our guest for Episode 13 of Reed Talk is Dr. Andrew Parker, assistant professor of oboe at the University of Texas-Austin and principal oboist of the Quad City Symphony. Dr. Parker transports us to his reed desk as he eloquently explains his philosophy of reed making in fascinating detail. Music excerpts: Três Peças Atlânticas: Chorinho baiano by Eurico Carrapatoso, performed by Courtney Miller; Adelaide, Op. 46 by Beethoven performed by Andrew Parker and Le Prudent from Cinquième Suitte by Jean-François Boüin, performed by Margaret Marco. Many thanks to Reedesign for sponsoring this episode. Reed Talk is produced by Jason Slote. Listen where you listen or at https://www.spreaker.com/show/reed-talk