Just like me, T. Coddington Van Voorhees VII plays the bassoon

That’s how Iowahawk’s guest blogger this week knows Obama’s State of the Union address was a symphony:

In those astonishing 75 minutes that held an entire nation rapt, Mr. Obama transcended the earthly bounds of mere oratory; it was the music of Heaven itself, and only the language of music can sufficiently describe his sheer virtuosity. Luckily, music is a second language for me, having once played second bassoon ….

Front and back images of a Puchner bassoon
Front and back images of a Puchner bassoon. Puchner is a highly regarded bassoon manufacturer; their instruments are a joy to play.

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