Monthly Archives: September 2016

Introducing H.R. Rookmaaker (1922-1977)

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Micah Everett

In the four years that I have been writing this blog I have regularly referred to the works of Francis Schaeffer (1912-1984) as being formative not only for the cultivation of my own identity and worldview as (at least I … Continue reading →

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“Buy the Truth and Sell it Not….”

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Micah Everett

While the reader might assume that I have chosen today’s topic in reaction to recent events in the news, that reasonable assumption is not correct. My usual practice is to choose topics for the blog weeks or even months in … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Process of Making a Solo Recording

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Micah Everett

My first solo album, Stepping Stones for Bass Trombone, Vol. 1, was released on the Potenza Music label a little over a year ago. Some readers will know how stressful the project became for me, as its release was delayed … Continue reading →

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Fall Concerts and Activities Preview

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Micah Everett

This year we have more low brass students than ever at Ole Miss, and with a correspondingly large number of things going on both for me and for the students this fall, at least toward the end of the semester. … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Steps to Playing a Better All-State Audition (Repost)

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Micah Everett

Today I am reposting, for the fifth year, one of the more popular posts on this blog. With high school students are preparing for auditions for all-state groups and similar ensembles around this time of year, posting this article every … Continue reading →

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