Monthly Archives: January 2015

Book Review: Eyes Wide Open: Enjoying God in Everything by Steve DeWitt

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Micah Everett

As a music professor, a performing trombonist, and a Christian, I continually seek books that address fulfilling or considering my vocation in a God-glorifying manner. Books about “Christian music” are common, but often limited to discussing corporate worship, rarely inviting … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood as Metaphor?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Micah Everett

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us … Continue reading →

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Three Overall Organizing Principles for Doublers

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Micah Everett

Regular readers of this blog are by now probably tired of posts about doubling, the last several of which have served in part to promote my recent book The Low Brass Player’s Guide to Doubling. I apologize for that and plan … Continue reading →

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Preparing for College and University Auditions

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Micah Everett

Withdrawn. An updated and revised version is available here.

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“2015 Reboot:” A New Book and a Return to Blogging

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Micah Everett

Happy New Year! It is a privilege to return to The Reforming Trombonist on this first weekend of the new year and, God willing, to resume the weekly writing schedule that I have not consistently kept since last April. While … Continue reading →

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