Monthly Archives: October 2014

Book Review: Bach: Music in the Castle of Heaven by John Eliot Gardiner

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Micah Everett

In the minds of Christians who appreciate art music, whether as performers or simply as listeners, perhaps no figure so fully epitomizes what it means to be a “Christian composer” or a “Christian musician” as does Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). … Continue reading →

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“Judge Not:” Forsaking the Pride of the Theologically Astute

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Micah Everett

“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Doubling Instrument (or Instruments), Part Three

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Micah Everett

Part One can be found here, and Part Two here. Do you have time? Doubling is almost always a boon to the low brass player’s musical experience, both for personal enjoyment as well as for professional prospects. However, these benefits … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Doubling Instrument (or Instruments), Part Two

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Micah Everett

Part One can be found here. Setting goals While musicians who pursue doubling often consider the benefits of doing so largely in economic terms, those are not the only kinds of considerations that might lead you to take on a … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Doubling Instrument (or Instruments), Part One

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Micah Everett

As I mentioned in a post back in May, I spent most of the summer working on a book for Mountain Peak Music tentatively entitled The Low Brass Player’s Guide to Doubling. I am happy to report that so far … Continue reading →

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