Category Archives: Pit Orchestras

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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Only One Trombone in the Pit? Try the Bass Trombone!

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Micah Everett

For some reason I can remember as a high school student looking at the liner notes to an original cast recording of Les Misérables and being rather taken aback by the small size of the orchestra and especially the fact … Continue reading →

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