Category Archives: International Trombone Festival

Insanity Brass Duo Performance at the 2021 International Trombone Festival: “Better Late than Never!”

Posted on January 5, 2022 by Micah Everett

This past summer, my colleague Dr. Michael Wilkinson from the University of South Carolina and I were able to bring our multi-instrument “Insanity Brass Duo” program to the International Trombone Festival. While time limitations forced us to shorten our program … 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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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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Essential Concepts in Brass Playing 2: Daily Routines Work

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Micah Everett

I cannot think of a time in my life as a brass player that I did not believe in the importance of daily, systematic practice of playing fundamentals. The public school band program of which I was a part growing … Continue reading →

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My First ITEC…Not Really…but Kind Of

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Micah Everett

As was the case with my previous post, I’m writing this morning from a hotel room near Iowa City, where I am still attending the International Tuba-Euphonium Conference at the University of Iowa with my students. The University of Mississippi … Continue reading →

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