Monthly Archives: February 2018

Brief Reflections Following the Passing of Billy Graham

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Micah Everett

As most or all readers of The Reforming Trombonist will be aware, the famed American evangelist Billy Graham (1918-2018) passed away earlier this week, just a few months shy of his 100th birthday. I am normally not one to pontificate … Continue reading →

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“A Hindemith-ey Sort of Evening:” Complete Performance Recordings

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Micah Everett

A couple of weeks ago I performed a solo recital which I entitled “A Hindemith-ey Sort of Evening.” Having been invited to perform both the trombone and tuba sonatas by Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) at the National Association of College Wind … Continue reading →

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Be a “Do-Nothing” Brass Player

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Micah Everett

I’m a few days behind where I wanted to be in writing this, but I have been thinking about this topic in earnest since the preparations for my recital a couple of weeks ago. As is usually the case with … Continue reading →

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