Trumpet Matters

You never guessed that on that magical day when you fell in love with music and chose the trumpet to be your lawful wedded spouse, that th...

So, how have your chops been doing?  "Well, they're a little beat up lately. I've had a ton of stuff to deal with."   ...

ME!!! Getting ready for BACH at CCM!!! Tromba I Tromba II Tromba III Hi, guys!  B Minor Mass is fast approaching. Another...

One goofy picture can make more of a lasting impression than a bunch of stern lectures.  O.K. meet Professor Clean, the friendly note-scru...

Why do we have knuckles?  Multiple choice: for threatening people? for punching obnoxious colleagues? for poking your Charlier book ri...

"Alright, what seems to be the problem now?"  "Doc, it's happened again, another nasty case of sore and unresponsive ch...

There's killing it loudly and then there's killing it softly. Both are feathers that must be worn proudly in every brass player...

For those of you with very cautious instincts who would never offend by over-blowing, this blog is for you. Bullheadedness must be temp...

What would this picture look like without that flash of lightning or that spectacular sunset brightening up the sky?  It would be just ano...

A noted colleague was heard to have said bluntly but honestly, "Playing an instrument doesn't take brain surgery, just practice!!...

Offenbach's American Eagle Waltz written for cornetist Jules Levy in 1876 for the centennial celebrations with John Philip Sousa serv...

Posthorn Solo from Mahler 3.  Solo begins at 5:40 and extends until 16:30. Performed on Bach C Trumpet Listen

Mouthpiece-buzzing, the neglected weapon.  "Now, Phil, I need you to put your trumpet down for a while and let's play that Mah...

Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Memory" from Cats Listen

"Roll Tide" from Crimson Tide Listen

From "The Secret Garden" - Lily's Eyes     Listen

  Andrew Lloyd Webber's Wishing You Were Somehow Here Click to listen

 Jerry Goldsmith's It's A Long Road Click to listen Solo extends from 1:10 until 2:38

Gershwin Piano Concerto in F , second movement       Listen

Suite from The Natural Listen