Writing
Articles
Writing on practice, repertoire, glissandos, mutes, and the working life of a contemporary trombonist — plus reflections on teaching, ensemble work, and FlowFrame.
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Asynchronous Recording
This is a guide for musicians who may not have experience creating asynchronous recordings. I’ve included some general thoughts on the process for creating audio and video, as well as some specific details on how to accomplish some of the…
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“The Entrepreneurial Musician” with Andrew Hitz and Gavin Chuck
Gavin Chuck, Alarm Will Sound’s Managing Director, and I had the incredible opportunity to speak to Andrew Hitz, former tubist with the Boston Brass, about all aspects of the group’s programming and business model. We covered everything from their innovative partnerships to how…
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The Future is “Now”
This is a cross post from Alarm Will Sound. It is in Alarm Will Sound’s DNA to be current: one of the missions of the group is to perform music that reflects the contemporary world. It is also in our DNA to take…
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Even More Trombone in Mixed Chamber Ensembles
I’ve been adding to the database of mixed-instrumentation pieces that use trombone. The list is now well over 200. If you see anything that you feel should be added, let me know!
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“Incantations” – Eric Guinivan
Eric Guinivan, wrote Incantations for Novus to perform at the 2014 International Trombone Festival in Rochester, NY. The piece is in three continuous movements and beautifully plays with rhythm and pitch. This excerpt includes the end of the first movement, the entirety…
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New Music Gathering 2015
From January 15-17, 2015 New Music Gathering took place at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Performers, composers, educators, administrators and fans gathered to discuss everything from engaging the community to the economics of the industry to where to go for…
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ITF 2014 – Rochester, NY
The International Trombone Festival was held at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY this year and I had the good fortune to be able to attend and perform. The festival was packed with events (literally; at times there…