July 8, 2009
Meet Dr. Brent Runnels, the Executive Director of Orchestra Atlanta, now known as Jazz Orchestra Atlanta (JOA) . They recently had their youth jazz camp co-hosted by Dr. Gordon Vernick and Georgia State University.
JOA does a LOT towards enhancing the jazz scene here in Atlanta: for students, teachers, pros, and lovers of jazz. If you’d like to know more about upcoming events, or would like to support them, please visit their website: OrchestraAtlanta.org
Thanks to Brent, Gordon, Mace, Justin and all the staff/faculty at the JOA/GSU Jazz Camp. I had a blast!!!!
A special thanks to 2 very special guests in this episode: Joe Gransden and David Sanchez. They are two of the finest musicians I know. Visit them on the web:
JoeGransden.com
David Sanchez
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July 6, 2009
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pedagogy — tom gibson @ 3:01 pm
Welcome back, hope you’re having a fabulous Summer!
In the past few weeks, I’ve had a blast at Kennesaw State University’s Summer Orchestra Clinic, Mercer University’s Summer Clinic, Georgia State University/Jazz Orchestra Atlanta Jazz Camp, and the International Euphonium Institute. Good times!!!
I will put up some footage from those in the next few weeks. Plus, I’m heading to the Sewannee Music Festival for a few weeks, where I also hope to capture some good footage for you.
The letters and emails are great! Thanks so much to all of you, and my new FaceBook friends.
BTW- some of you have noticed that the last few Episodes won’t synch with your iPod. I was experimenting with a new codec, as per Apple’s instructions (argh!). They should play fine on your computer, and when I have a moment I will change the format back to the good ole MP4. Sorry about that.
Many questions have come about the “Numbered Articulations” that Lynda and I have been discussing in the lessons. This is NOT the same system as Buddy Baker used. I have modified his concept and adapted it over the years to suit my purposes and my students’. Any shortcomings in the system are entirely MINE:-) I certainly wouldn’t want you to blame Mr. Baker for anything I do, OK?
That being said, I very much appreciate the fact that many of you find the information helpful. I would encourage you to delve deeper and contact me with any questions (there is a rather elaborate explanation of my Numbered Tonguing System at trombonelessons.com)
I certainly encourage you to play around with the system and if you feel the need to adapt it to your purposes, do it! The bottom line is this: the system demands that you pay very close attention to the start, body, and end of notes. ANY system that makes you listen more carefully is a good one, eh? Just having increased awareness will make your music better, believe me. How much awareness you have is up to you! I don’t think you can have too much. Open the ears and the imagination to the same degree. Here’s some more with Lynda……….
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