Monthly Archives: September 2019

No Place for Truth

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Micah Everett

Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world–to bear witness to the truth. … Continue reading →

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Distraction: An Enemy of Great Performance

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Micah Everett

One does not have to be a very keen observer to conclude that ours is a society that is continually distracted. The devices that give us instantaneous access to so much information and were ostensibly intended to simplify our lives … Continue reading →

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The Gig Acceptance Trifecta      

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Micah Everett

Before even beginning today, I want to give due credit to Andrew Hitz, whose podcasts The Brass Junkies (cohosted with Lance LaDuke) and The Entrepreneurial Musician ought to be required listening for every low brass player. I honestly can’t remember … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Micah Everett

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

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