A shofar (pron. /ʃoʊˈfɑːr/, from Hebrew: is an ancient musical horn typically made of a ram‘s horn, used for Jewish religious purposes. Like the modern bugle, the shofar lacks pitch-altering devices. All pitch control is done by varying the player’s embouchure. The shofar is blown in synagogue services on Rosh Hashanah and at the very end of Yom Kippur, and is also blown every weekday morning in the month of Elul running up to Rosh Hashanah. Shofars come in a…
With the support of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, this ensemble took part in the 1988 International Competition for Brass Quintets in Narbonne, France, where it won first prize. The quintet has played a major role in expanding the modern repertoire of brass quintets. Since its founding, it has…
My response to the discussion posted on TPIN There seems to be a flurry of excitement on the TPIN site about the comfort of your lip or the “rest as much as you play” discussion, and for that reason, I would like to add to the discussion. Everyone would like…
Musical employment can take many forms. Some musicians spend their careers in symphony orchestras. Some make a living performing in theaters in New York and Las Vegas, and some may find employment on the road with big bands. In each case, the thrill and sometimes disappointment is worth all of…
Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin on page 59 of the Arbans Complete Concervitory Method. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line. Play to the…
Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin on page 59 of the Arbans Complete Concervitory Method. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line. Play to the…
Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Continue with the Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line. Play…
Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin with the Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line. Play…
Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin with the First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line and…
Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “E”. Then continue back down when the recording descends. Begin with the First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet. Start the recording and listen to the first line, then begin playing the second line and…
Repeat the “20 Minutes Warmup” but this time continue up to a high “D” and repeat as you did to high “C”. Then continue back down when the recording descends to the high “D”. You will need the following to continue with this practice routine- First Book of Practical Studies…
My first practice focuses on one of the best exercises I have ever developed which is well known to my students as the “20 Minute Chromatic Warmup”. The whole concept of my practice routine is to “rest as much as you play”. Through this method the player is forced to…
Take my New Year’s challenge and develop strong chops in 30 days…… For the past several years I have been plagued with continuous health problems which have limited my ability and desire to practice on a regular basis. It started five years ago with damage to my left shin which…
The first of the year I started a long series of exercises to get back in shape after many years of health issues. It was very successful and now we seem to be in a similar situation although this time the virus is the reason. I had to cancel several…
