Bruce Hembd, 03/01/2010
Random Monday: All Show and Tell
A revamp for AZOOMA
The vast majority of my spare time over the past few weeks has been devoted to a new project. Since we are all friends here, I will give you a sneak peek at it.
Bear in mind that this is only about 50% done. The thing I am most proud of is the [...]
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John Ericson, 02/28/2010
The Big Three Horn Concertos
One discussion horn teachers have over and over with students is that of trying to select works for recitals. Years ago in a lesson with Verne Reynolds he suggested that I perform one of what he called the “big three” concertos, and ultimately I studied two of them with him as a student at Eastman [...]
John Ericson, 02/27/2010
Hornmasters: Farkas on Horns
For the next topic in the Hornmasters series we turn to horns and begin again with Philip Farkas. For the average reader today, this section of The Art of French Horn Playing must seem especially dated, but is still worth a closer look.
In the context of his era there were three possible models of horn [...]
Bruce Hembd, 02/26/2010
What are your Key Performance Indicators?
Being a diligent student, you have wisely chosen to think deeply about your practice routine. In tackling problems, you take a three-cycle approach of planning, acting and reflecting.
Yet, in the reflecting stage things might be a bit foggy as to what actually defines your success – or, your need to tweak the plan. Typically, success [...]
John Ericson, 02/25/2010
Two Low Brass Master Classes
Yesterday at Arizona State we had not one but two master classes with low brass guest artists, Joseph Alessi and Jason Ham.
First up was Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic. After a short, great performance with piano he worked with two students. The one pull away comment I took from him related [...]
John Ericson, 02/23/2010
Vienna Horns Jurassic Park
Fans of the Vienna Horn should love this new video. I do!
The topic is the Vienna Horn on Mellocast episode 105. I have touched on the topic previously as well, but for more check out the podcast and the website of the group in the video, Vienna Horns. And become a fan on Facebook at [...]
Bruce Hembd, 02/22/2010
Random Monday: Smiling Embouchures, Born to Run, Ghosts in the Machine
Little ones
At the Dulwich Hamlet Junior School, two school kids demonstrate the smiling embouchure. No doubt they were all giggles while getting their picture taken.
Born performers?
Even in front of millions of people, some people are able to calm themselves better than others, according to Psychology Today.
An oldie but goodie
If you haven’ read Jeffrey Lang’s article, [...]
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