Monthly Archives: October 2019

“The Good Sound:” Complete Performance Recordings

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Micah Everett

Last week I performed a recital of music for euphonium with piano or electronic accompaniment as part of the University of Mississippi’s Faculty Recital Series. The program’s title, “The Good Sound,” is a tongue-in-cheek play on the meaning of the … Continue reading →

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“Gadgets and Gizmos:” Dry Mouth Spray

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Micah Everett

A long-term debate exists among brass players regarding the advantages and disadvantages of dry and wet lips when playing. Some insist that playing is easiest when the lips are relatively dry, while others prefer that they be moist. This is … Continue reading →

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Avoiding the Patrick Star Sound (“The Singing Trombone” Epilogue)

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Micah Everett

A couple of days ago I wrote a little article about the historical and musical reasons for taking a “singing” approach to trombone playing. While I did not say so directly, this approach is appropriate not only for the trombone, … Continue reading →

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The Singing Trombone

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Micah Everett

At this time last week I was preparing to perform Canzon “La Hieronyma” by Giovanni Martino Cesare (1590-1667) as a prelude to the Sunday service at College Hill Presbyterian Church. It has been over fifteen years since the last time … Continue reading →

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