Paul Von Hoff
Chicagoan at a Glance
Favorite Chicago restaurant - Frontera Grill
Favorite Chicago landmark - Adler Planetarium
Favorite Chicago neighborhood - Evanston
Favorite Chicago sports team - Blackhawks
Favorite Chicago deep dish pizza joint - Giordanos
Chicago-style hot dogs - Yes
Why did you go into music - and specifically your field?
I love working on the small details in chamber music.
Rook Jakob Hansen - violin Paul Von Hoff - slide trumpet Jeremy Ward - bass violin
Sonata No. 4 Antonio Bertali (1605-1669) Rook Jakob Hansen, violin Paul Von Hoff, trombone Jeremy David Ward, bass violin Mark Shuldiner, harpsichord For more information please visit our website. http://www.rookearlymusic.com
Rook is a mixed instrument ensemble dedicated to the music of the 16th and 17th centuries. As a chamber ensemble made up of an unusual mix of wind, string, brass, and keyboard instruments we always enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with other artists to compliment our collective ensemble colors.
What's something quirky about how you do your craft that others don't?
I wash my mouthpiece out every time I play. Most brass players never wash them.
What communities in Chicago do you identify with that have meaning to you and why?
The neighbors and families on my block often get together.
What's a funny story about your time living or working in Chicago?
I have been told (more than once) by random people on the L that my trombone case is sexy. It is two-tone British tan and brown leather.
Don't miss Paul in:
Chicago Stories: Book Two
In late 2016, we recruited three young Chicago composers to take part in this inaugural "Chicago Stories" project. We asked them one question: "What community is personal to you that you want to write about?" Learn about the project and the people involved here.
