Solo and Ensemble

Solo and Ensemble: Helpful Hints and Rules It's that time of year again ... Solo and Ensemble is just a week away! So, here are some suggestions for those getting…

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Schilke Power Exercise

This was introduced to me in a lesson with Mr. Tom Booth of the Dallas Symphony. It describes an exercise for improving power and endurance that David Bilger learned from…

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Perfect Day

for a run. I say run, but I mean run/walk. I'm running more now than when I started but I still can't wait until I get to the point where…

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Michael Brecker, saxophone

In 2002, I had the pleasure of performing with Michael Brecker as a member of the University of Houston Jazz Orchestra. I was a new member of the ensemble and…

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