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Fitness

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 I can run the entire time without stopping! It was beautiful outside this morning, and the best part was running down by the lake. Totally […]

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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 was very lucky to have the opportunity to spend time in rehearsal with such a talented musician. — NEW YORK — Michael Brecker, a versatile

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Monday's Run

Well, I wasn’t going to run this morning, but I got up extra early to shovel snow. After shoveling for a good 30 minutes, I felt ready to run. It didn’t take as long as I thought, so with the extra time, why not?? It’s snowing a little bit and there are a few inches

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New Fitness Blog!

A new year, a new Garza! Goal 1) Run a marathon. I decided to get fit this year. I brought home a weight set and I’m eating better. I’m starting a running program to help get me from couch potatoe to 5K ready in six weeks …. GOOD LUCK ME! So, to help me reach

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8:02

I have to teach a lesson in 13 minutes. Good thing I live about 2 minutes from St. Mark. click the picture to see another person

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Recording Session!

WOW, too much fun, I know I’m such a nerd, but whatever! I just spent the last hour and a half recording a six part trumpet choir piece called “Prelude and Fugue for Trumpet Choir”. This piece was written by Eric Ewazen in 2000 for the 25th anniversary of the International Trumpet Guild. It’s a

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Music in the NEWS!

Music lessons may foster brain development and improve memory in young children. Researchers have found that not only did the brains of young, musically trained children respond differently to hearing music, but musical training also appeared to improve the children’s memories over the course of a year.

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Thoughts on Joining the Band!

There are so many wonderful reasons to join the band. Having the skill to play a musical instrument has been one of the most cherished accomplishments throughout history. Students who decide to learn to to play an instrument can use this skill and knowledge for the rest of their lives. There is nothing like the

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