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 ready for a wonderful day! 1. Rule: Practice your required introduction: “Good Morning/Afternoon. I/we am/are from ___________. (If applicable “My accompanist’s name is _______ .”) […]
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 Renold Schilke. Mr. Bilger currently is Principal Trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and was previously Principal of the Dallas Symphony. He currently teaches at The
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
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
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
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
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
