Category Archives: Baritone Horn

“The Old Paths,” Part One

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Micah Everett

There is an ongoing debate among brass players that pops up from time to time on social media and internet message boards. The subject: “What do you do to warm up?” What should brass players do to prepare for the … Continue reading →

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The Limitations of the “Pyramid of Sound”

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Micah Everett

From an early age, many band students are drilled in the “Pyramid of Sound” model for achieving a properly balanced ensemble sound. This model was perhaps most prominently championed by the prominent band composer and conductor W. Francis McBeth (1933-2012) … Continue reading →

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Method Books: “Concepts over Checkmarks”

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Micah Everett

As a high school and undergraduate student, I made it a particular goal to “pass off” as many studies and etudes as possible in my trombone and euphonium lessons. I prepared as much material as I could each week, and … Continue reading →

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“It Matters to This One:” Why I Still Teach Music

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Micah Everett

My twenty-first year teaching low brass at the university level is beginning in a challenging and fractious moment for our society in general and for higher education in particular. After the COVID-19 event appeared to be petering out over the … 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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