Quote from Charlie Parker
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Silverado, and Why We Play the Horn
One project I gave to the studio last week was for everyone to learn the opening six bars of Silverado. Why I did this...
For the love of mystery and storytelling
Yesterday it felt so good. Everything was great and it was really flowing. I was on top of the world! But today ... everything...
Horn-tastic TV Show Themes (III)
Wild Wild West.
In the height of the Cold War/James Bond era, there were numerous copy-cat movies and television shows that involved secret agents and...
Horn-tastic TV Show Themes (II)
Everything's big in Texas.
For over a decade, audiences worldwide were thrilled and chilled by the antics of J.R. Ewing in the evening soap-opera Dallas.
I...
Fancies, Toys and Dreams; When Does a Dream Become Folly?
A reality check begins with some questions.
This is a difficult issue for me to relate in words and it not fully fleshed-out yet. I...
Rebranding a Dream
Not just for symphony orchestras & brands of soda.
A recent article by Mitch York at MSPMentor.net presents a nice lesson for us on the...
Anatomical Update: Summer 2011
Since I am taking time off from playing the French horn, the practice space in my home office has morphed quite a bit since...
Recordings as a Guide in the Journey for Inspiration
I once knew a teacher who discouraged students from listening to recordings when preparing solo repertoire.
This teacher felt that it was important for the...
Horn-tastic TV Themes Finale
From the golden age.
A terrible science fiction movie starring Sylvester Stallone and Sandra Bullock a few years ago had one interesting premise. The main...