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…
I don’t mean to discourage anyone from trying to improve their playing, but some things are not possible. How many times have you heard lately “If you try hard enough, you can do anything”. That is a crock and it is time to let our kids know that you will…
I found this article very interesting for although there are not many players who suffer from this condition, it can be very frustrating if it happens to you. Velopharyngeal insufficiency
As some of you may know, I have been very vocal when speaking of the Texas University Interscholastic League Solo and Ensemble Submission Policy. For more background on this subject read… http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/the-university-interscholastic-league-solo-and-ensemble-music/ also… http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/new-additions-to-uil-prescribed-solo-ensemble-music-list-for-grade-2-trumpet-quartet-numbers/ Eventually I received this response… http://www.thetrumpetblog.com/an-encouraging-response-from-the-university-interscholastic-league-solo-and-ensemble-music-department/ Today I checked their site and was very pleased to…
Diminishing interest in instrumental music programs has been attributed to many reasons including financial cut backs, the rise of computer programs and gaming diversions, student’s current lack of good practice habits, competing athletic programs, etc. And all of these distractions can have an influence on the current trend of failing…
For years I have taught to always have your arms free to move while playing your trumpet. My thinking was that with the added freedom of your arm movement, you would not restrict the natural movement of the horn as you pivot from high to low and back again. The…
Here is one every trumpet player should have. Unfortunatatly when I studied trumpet at North Texas State (now UNT), I couldn’t aford to but a copy. Recently this came available through Canadian sources which is a break for all of us. Trent-Six Etudes Transcendantes pour Trumpette
Shortly after my first post explaining the difficulty in submitting arrangements for approval and eventual inclusion into the UIL Solo Ensemble List of accepted material, I received this communication from Mr. Gabe Musella which I have included below… Good morning, Dr. Chidester! My name is Gabe Musella and I am…
Total recent inclusions- 25 Medici Music Press includes 10 or 40% of all new “Trumpet Quartets” to Grade 2 level recently accepted Code Event Name Title Composer Arranger Publisher [Collection] Grade Specification 340-2-13651 Cornet-Trumpet Quartet Kyrie in F Bach Dishinger Medici Music Press 2 340-2-13652 Cornet-Trumpet Quartet Kyrie…
“Solo and ensemble repertoire will not be considered at this time”. “Solo and ensemble repertoire will not be considered at this time”. “Solo and ensemble repertoire will not be considered at this time”. “Solo and ensemble repertoire will not be considered at this time”. To most of you, this organization…
How do you know there’s a girl singer as a patient on the intensive care unit? She’s the only one asking for more reverb on the monitor. _______________________________________________ A chick singer is always calling tunes in strange keys. One day during a rehearsal the piano player in the band has…
