Monthly Archives: November 2017

Paul’s Exhortation to the Colossians: An Ordinary Christian Life

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Micah Everett

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For … Continue reading →

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Want a Full Sound? Vibrate!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Micah Everett

Low brass players necessarily have a great interest in learning to efficiently and effectively move air through their instruments. Tubas and bass and contrabass trombones require that their players generate tremendous airflow in order to produce and sustain a tone, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alto Trombone, Bass Trombone, Breathing, Daily Routine, Embouchure, Euphonium, Mouthpiece Buzzing, Mouthpieces, Pedagogy, Playing Fundamentals, Practicing, Teaching Low Brass, Tenor Trombone, Trombone, Tuba | Comments Off on Want a Full Sound? Vibrate!

Remember Why You Do This

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Micah Everett

Having now spent over twenty uninterrupted years in university music departments as a student or faculty member, I have observed and have come to expect certain rhythms of life which are more or less uniform at all of the institutions … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Career Choices, Education, Higher Education, Music, Music and Theology, Music Education, Performing, Practical Christianity, Teaching Low Brass | Comments Off on Remember Why You Do This

Rhythm is More Important Than Pitch (but Don’t Miss Pitches, Either)

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Micah Everett

Auditions for the Mississippi Lions All-State Band are coming up in just a couple of weeks, so in addition to our regular work on fundamentals, scales, and etudes, sight-reading is presently a major component of my high school students’ lessons. … Continue reading →

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