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Welcome to Weekly CORtado! My name is Kristen and this blog is an opportunity for me to discuss two of my favorite things: coffee & brass music. During the beginning of my graduate studies, I worked part-time as a barista at Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea in Chicago. While I had always enjoyed a good cup of joe, this is where I became a self described coffee snob. 

See if you can spot the horn in this photo of me on the clock 👀

Because of my background as a horn player, I'll be featuring various brass ensemble pieces which feature the horn. As a consolation prize for trombone quartet fans, please enjoy a few of my favorite pours! 



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