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What's New?
This section will contain two items in a "calendar format": When I update my website in any way, I will list the changes on this page. Also, from time to time
I will discuss recent events and things I have done which I think readers might find of interest.
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The Boston Symphony Trombone Quartet 1906 Victor Recordings
100 year old recordings by the Boston Symphony Orchestra Trombone Quartet, made in 1906, have just recently surfaced. Read the
story behind these historical recordings, the first ensemble recordings made by members of the BSO. Photos, documentation and free mp3 files.
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"Making Trombones" Video
I have made a 14 minute video at the Yamaha Toyooka Plant in Hamamatsu, Japan, which takes viewers through the process of making a Yamaha trombone, from
design to final product. This page takes viewers to the Yamaha website where you can view this FREE video.
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Frequently
Asked Questions
This growing, ongoing section of my website features questions I am most frequently asked
along with my thoughts and answers. Topics covered include performances standards, practicing,
the relationship between teachers and students, choosing an instrument and much more.
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P.D.Q. Bach and The American Serpent Players.
In December 2005, I played three concerts in New York City with Peter Schickele and the American Serpent Players (ASP) which
featured the music of P.D.Q. Bach. This article, in the form of a photo essay, features photos and commentary from the concerts including
a photo which accompanied a New York Times review of the concerts.
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The
New England Patriots and The Boston Pops - A Super Bowl XXXVI Diary
Re-live the New England Patriots' stunning
victory in Super Bowl XXXVI on February 3, 2002. I was there with the Boston Pops, playing the
pre-game show including the National Anthem; read my day to day diary with commentary and photos of preparations beginning in the week
leading to the Super Bowl as the Boston Pops headed to New Orleans to cheer our home town team on to victory!
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1812 Overture Played On 26 Serpents
I recently went into a recording studio to do an epic overdubbing project: a performance of Clifford Bevan's arrangment of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"
for serpent ensemble. This recording, complete with bells and cannon and my playing 26 serpent parts on church serpent and contrabass serpent
is available as a FREE mp3 download.
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The
Eugene Adam Collection: Joannes Rochut's Douze Duos de. J.S. Bach
Eugene Adam, who won the Grand Prix in trombone at the Paris Conservatory in 1903 and played
trombone and tuba with the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1918-1947
left an extensive collection of study material. In addition to his handwritten "Solos for
Trombone," I am pleased to announce the availability of Joannes Rochut's arrangement of
the two part inventions of J.S. Bach, Douze Duos de J. S. Bach for two
trombones.
Free pdf downloads of over 75 pages of music !
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Trombone (and related instruments) Photo Gallery
Newly updated! This resource features photos of many of my own personal instruments which I use in performance
in the Boston Symphony and other ensembles. Shown are instruments by Yamaha, Conn and other
makers, as well as several historical instruments and rare contrabass and "Preacher Model" trombones.
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Serpent Photo Gallery
One of my great passions is to play the serpent, the unusual 400 year old wind instrument which
was invented to accompany chant in the church and found its way into the symphony orchestra and other
musical ensembles. This photo gallery of serpent images joins four other articles on my
website devoted to this remarkable instrument.
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Daniel
Chester French: Sculptures In Situ
American sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850 - 1931) is one of the finest, most loved
American artists, and one whose work resonates deeply with me. This ongoing, unfolding tribute to
French and his work features photos of his work taken by me where they are situated today ("in situ").
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Whatever.
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Using the great Gothic cathedral in Amiens (France) as a jumping off point, this new article
titled "Whatever. . ." speaks to the subject of excellence in all that we do through the lens of my Christian worldview.
It first appeared in the inaugural (2001) issue of the journal "Transpositions," published by the Christian Performing Artists
Fellowship.
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The Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook
View and download the latest additions to the Bass Trombonist's Orchestral Handbook,
a FREE, annoted orchestral excerpt resource including downloadable PDF files of the most
frequently asked bass trombone audition excerpts.
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The
Bach Cello Suites: FAQ and Performing Edition for Trombone
The Cello Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach are among the most beautiful
and interesting music ever written, and repertoire which trombonists have used for generations.
I have written an extensive article on the Suites including recommended
recordings, performance tips, and, in an ongoing resource which will be added to from time to time,
my own performing edition for trombone of the Suites which may be downloaded for
free in pdf format.
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