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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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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…
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Celebration for Doc
On May 2, Novus joined Scott Hartman, John Fedchock, Jeremy Moeller, Mark Lusk, Jeannie Little, Ron Barron, Lisa Albrecht, the Eastman Trombone Choir and a full audience to celebrate Dr. John Marcellus‘s career at the Eastman School of Music. It’s beyond words the honor that it was to perform on the concert.…
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What I Learned at Dance Class
Last week I had the great fortune of spending much more time than normal with dancers. First with Dance Heginbotham and Alarm Will Sound at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, then with Cori Kresge and her dance class at Dickinson…
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New Music Mute Problems
I had a particularly unusual mute issue. I enlisted my daughter’s help to solve it.
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Stained Glass Windows
Bradley Genevro and the Messiah College Wind Ensemble recently released Stained Glass Windows on the Klavier label. The album contains music of Anthony DiLorenzo, Clifton Williams, Dr. Michael Harcrow and Joseph Turrin, among others. I’m happy to be a part of…
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Updates to the “Trombone in Mixed Chamber Music” Database
I’ve added twenty or so new pieces to the database. If you happen to know of a piece (or pieces) I’ve missed send me the pertinent info and I’ll get it updated. In the meantime, have at it…