Thomas Osborne

Korea in April

April 9, 2012

I took a trip to Korea to play in some recitals with an excellent haegeum player. Along the way I managed to snap off some photos.

olympus

January 29, 2012

A pu’u in the back of Manoa valley that I often hike. It may not be the most spectacular hike on the island, but it never gets boring.

The University of Hawaii Contemporary Music Ensemble, a group I direct, is taking on a unique piece this Spring. Stephen Scott’s Vikings of the Sunrise is a piece written for an ensemble of 10 performers, all playing a single piano. … Continue reading →

a hike in manoa valley

September 11, 2011

Today proved to be a an ideal day to try the recently-cleared Manoa Middle trail and enjoy some quiet. A good day to avoid the television.

sun through bamboo

August 13, 2011

Taken on the Aihualama trail in Manoa valley.

korea is hot in the summer

July 21, 2011

I knew this going in. The monsoon season in Asia is always hot, humid and rainy. Fortunately, this trip had little rain, though there was plenty of heat. Still, it was a fantastic trip.

rest

July 20, 2011

The past few weeks I’ve been able to enjoy a break from teaching and composing, using the time instead to travel to the Big Island and to Korea. I take a break like this for a couple of weeks each … Continue reading →

water

May 9, 2011

I’ve always had a fascination with water. I’ve written music inspired by it, I like to spend time in it, and I live in a place surrounded by thousands of miles of it. That water can look so beautiful on … Continue reading →

molokai from the sky

April 28, 2011

Traveling to and from Hawaii can be a tiring experience. I most often find myself on the Chicago-Honolulu flight, a long nine hours in the air. After the long flight I always look forward to the sight of the islands … Continue reading →