Monthly Archives: May 2021

The Importance of Story, Part 1: Developing Musical Interpretation

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Micah Everett

I joined a brass quintet during my first semester of college, and the professor coaching the group assigned for us to play the Quintet No. 3 by Russian composer Victor Ewald (1860-1935). I have become very familiar with and fond … Continue reading →

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“Fast Notes:” A Problem in Low Brass Instruction

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Micah Everett

My son, who is now eleven, began taking violin lessons at age six. While he has occasionally had the opportunity to perform in small ensembles of some kind, his musical experience thus far has consisted primarily of working alone on … Continue reading →

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The Care and Feeding of Low Brass Players

Posted on May 16, 2021 by Micah Everett

As a university low brass instructor, I have a vested interest in seeing thriving low brass players in the school music programs around me. While I want to see and hear great playing in schools simply because I want school … Continue reading →

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