When Tony Mac first approached me over a year ago about taking part in one of his photo shoots, I had no idea that he was such a truly gifted individual. The masterful portraits featured as header images on this website were all taken during my photo shoot with Tony at the historic Old Mission…
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‘Rio’s Convergence’ by Justin Freer
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This exciting music for wind band, written by composer Justin Freer, was originally commissioned for the 2011 Texas All-State Symphonic Band. Additionally, the piece has been featured on recordings by ensembles at both the University of North Texas and Colorado State University. Freer, a native of Huntington Beach in California, has received numerous accolades for…
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How To Practice High Notes: Three Simple Tips
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Some players focus entirely too much on developing ‘high chops’. Other fundamental aspects of brass playing, like musicality and tone quality can suffer as a result. While that is true, it is my strong feeling that if you want to make it in the world of music as a competent brasshole, then you’ll have to…
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Lament by JJ Johnson
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Often referred to as the “Charlie Parker of the trombone” due to his uncanny musical dexterity and fluency, James Louis “J.J.” Johnson dominated his instrument for more than 40 years, and was known as a potent composer and arranger. He was a perennial jazz magazine poll winner for his peerless trombone playing. (source) “Lament” is…
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Four Sight-Reading Secrets for Instrumental Musicians
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Sight-reading can be a most difficult endeavor, especially when there are thousands of distractions at a live performance such as a gorgeous individual right in the front row, the hot stage lights, the lack of space or maybe that annoying ‘bone player at your six o’clock (just kidding trombonists!). Do any of these factors sound…