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Category Archives: Clinics
Mintzer Mania!
I have been fortunate in my musical life to play with many extraordinary musicians. I’m often asked what my favorite band or musician has been to play with. So many come to mind immediately.…anything Rob Mounsey writes, Frank Sinatra, all … Continue reading
The Arranger
Arrangers are my heroes. A gifted and artful arranger can take an austere piece of mundane music and turn it into pure magic while an arranger of diminished skills can bleed the life right out of a masterful composition. Throughout my career, … Continue reading
Viva Vitoria/Super Aarhus
In addition to great food, family and friends, Thanksgiving is always a wonderful time to reflect on the many things we have to be grateful for. While my gratitude list grows longer everyday, two recent events were absolutely sublime. In September, … Continue reading
Trumpets Aplenty!
One of the truly great aspects of being a musician is the inspiration that comes from those we are fortunate enough to work with. It recharges musical batteries, motivates improvement and personal growth and gives us an emotional zing that few … Continue reading
Lucky 13, NYSSMA & the MD Shires
I hope the new year is off to a marvelous start for all. Fortunately, 13 is my lucky number and after waiting patiently for 51 years for a year to end in 13, I’m anticipating great things. For proof of how lucky 13 … Continue reading
‘Tis the Season
Gratitude and giving. We hear those words a lot this time of year, but they are important and meaningful words any time of year. If we were to incorporate gratitude and giving into our lives on a daily basis, I think we’d all … Continue reading
Bone Spirit
As musicians, we are fortunate to live in a world where we are constantly inspired by others who do what we do. Athletes live in a similar world of good fortune. Having run my own business for many years, I’ve developed a level … Continue reading
Bone Appetit.….ITF Paris 2012
There’s nothing like an International Trombone Festival to get the creative brass juices flowing. This years festival at the Paris Conservatory was no exception. An all-star roster of guest artists and ensembles was assembled by esteemed host Jacques Mauger and … Continue reading
Tokyo
Every once in awhile, we as musicians are fortunate enough to do a gig that inspires us and reassures us that there is indeed a great purpose behind this sometimes crazy business we exist in. For me, that gig came last week … Continue reading
Music Education.…..It Works!
I had the good fortune of working with the Mandan High School jazz ensemble (Mandan, North Dakota) this past weekend as part of their year ending jazz opus concert. This was my second opportunity to work with this exceptional program … Continue reading
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