Category Archives: Tuba-Euphonium Ensembles

Multitrack Christmas Carols!

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Micah Everett

One little project in which I have been engaged for the better part of the past year has been improving my understanding of recording technology. Not that I have ambitions of becoming a professional recording engineer, but I would like … 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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On the Importance of “Faithful Plodding”

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Micah Everett

I am always moved by stories of pastors with long tenures in small congregations. In a time when “celebrity pastor” is a term that makes sense and so many build careers by moving to increasingly larger churches every 2-3 years, … Continue reading →

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Spring Concerts and Activities Preview

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Micah Everett

Happy New Year! After my usual winter break from blogging I am glad to be back with you again and have a full slate of planned topics to cover here this spring. To begin, though, I’d like to share with … Continue reading →

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