Monthly Archives: January 2013

Don’t Worry About the Future: An Unexpected Reminder from Our Antebellum Past

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Micah Everett

Let me begin today by confessing something to you, dear reader. I am a worrier. A first-class, almost constant worrier. Terribly so. Sinfully so. Perhaps that last adverb surprised you. “Sinfully? Sinfully? You mean you sin by worrying?” Yep, that’s … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Concerts and Activities Preview

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Micah Everett

The Spring 2013 semester at Ole Miss will begin on Tuesday (January 22). This is a week later than many colleges and universities, the break having been extended in order to accommodate more January intersession courses. I am happy to … Continue reading →

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Trombone versus Euphonium and Tuba: The Most Basic Differences in Approach

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Micah Everett

Although my graduate-level training was primarily as a trombonist, for the majority of my time teaching at the university level I have also taught euphonium and tuba. For a college or university to have a “low brass” professor rather than … Continue reading →

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“Gadgets and Gizmos:” Yamaha Trombone Slide Oil

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Micah Everett

The handslide presents a number of difficulties peculiar to trombonists. Besides the inherent difficulty of learning to operate the slide with skill and efficiency, maintaining optimum mechanical function also is a challenge that requires constant attention. For one thing, the … Continue reading →

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