http://tbonegib.podbean.com Browse EVERY episode by clicking the text above. Thanks, everyone! Sat, 03 May 2008 06:55:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Maestro Donald Runnicles will join the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet on May 7 at Kennesaw State University. If you're in the neighborhood....(I will do my utmost to get some footage if at all possible). This promises to be wonderful. The ASO this week is performing Janacek's Sinfonietta and Berlioz' Requeim. ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/05/02/episode-85-aso-quintet-on-may-7/ A pdf sent by our friend, Tom Matta. If Tom's involved, it must be a great project! They could use your help, if feasible. Check out more by clicking the "pdf" icon below. If nothing else, you could help spread the word, right? Thanks. PS- if you happen to know the personnel ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/04/28/episode-85-kimotionorg/ A .pdf explaing the fantastic event scheduled to take place in Mason City, Iowa on THIS Memorial Day Weekend 2008. Just click the "pdf" icon below, please. Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/04/28/episode-84-a-76-trombone-celebration/ Richard Stout, for those that don't know, is the 2nd Trombonist with the Cleveland Orchestra. He also teaches at The Cleveland Institute of Music (www.cim.edu). Recently, he was on tour with the Cleveland Orchestra and they stopped in Columbus, GA! After a breathtakingly beautiful concert (including Mr. Stout on euphonium playing ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/04/28/episode-83-richard-stout/ Ladies and Gentlemen, you met my friend Adam Frey in Episode 53. In that interview, he talks about the International Euphonium Institute that he hosts at Emory University every Summer. It's awesome! I can attest that this event is a lot of fun and very informative every year. Adam does a great ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/04/16/episode-82-iei-announcement-from-adam-frey/ Yippee, it's time to clean the slide! This can be a messy and ugly proposition. It is necessary, however. I recommend doing it regularly for a lot of reasons. This video shows how I like to go about keeping the slide clean. PLEASE use a lot of care when cleaning the ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/04/14/episode-81-cleaning-the-slide/ George Curran is the Bass Trombonist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (http://www.atlantasymphony.org) But you already knew that because you've met him on earlier episodes and bathed in his beautiful tone bath:-) For example, the re-edited Episode 71. He writes a newsletter for all trombonists in the greater Atlanta area. These often cater specifically ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/04/14/episode-80-newsletter-from-george-curran-1/ The Juilliard School, located adjacent to Lincoln Center in New York City, is a marvelous place. The faculty and students are world-class. It sits in the heart of one of the world's most vibrant and energetic cultural centers. Every time I visit there, I come away awed and inspired. In ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/04/09/episode-79-the-juilliard-school/ Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen! In this Episode, I'm pleased to introduce my friends from the US Air Force Reserve Band's Brass Quintet. The players are: Michael Richter, trumpet Thomas Salyers, trumpet Michael Pekarek, horn John Caputo, trombone (and euphonium) Michael Andrew, tuba These guys are great! They have a new CD out, too. More info about ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/03/25/episode-78-us-air-force-reserve-brass-quintet/ This one picks up precisely where Part 1 (Episode 75) ends..........ENJOY!!!!Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/03/05/episode-77-weston-sprott-part-2/ ***NOTICE: the original posting on March 1 had a few typos. This is a re-edited version. You may wish to download again. If you have the original (with typos), I guess you have a rare "collector's edition". Could be worth million$ one day:-) *** Wow, it's been nearly 3 weeks since ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/03/01/episode-76-chorale-and-prayer-by-a-rindfleisch/ This PDF can be downloaded by clicking the "eBook pdf" icon below. Thanks, Weston Sprott, for sharing this with the Podcast viewers! For those that teach or are sincere about winning an audition, this should be of tremendous value. We encourage you to read it, dwell upon it, put it into practice, ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/02/09/episode-75b-pdf-supplementaudition-preparation/ Weston Sprott is the 2nd Trombonist in the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. I had the pleasure of sitting with him on a recent excursion to New York City. His wisdom and poise bely his young age. I was completely blown away by him. I'm sure you will be, too. He's possessed of ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/02/08/episode-75-weston-sprott-part-1/ I've been talking about it for some time, but at last it is here, my friends. The first part of my interview with Sam Pilafian. If you do not know Mr. Pilafian, I am really pleased to make the introduction. Once you meet him, you may never be the same ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/02/05/episode-74-sam-pilafian-part-1/ My friend Brian Miller is a wonderful trumpet player and teacher. He recently had an opportunity to teach in Oman, a beautiful peninsular country bordering Saudi Arabia and Yemen. I have never been to the Middle East and I was fascinated by Brian's account of the place. I hope you ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/01/28/episode-73-meet-brian-miller/ Snow day in Atlanta, so I invited some friends over to the house to try out the Griego Mouthpieces that were sent to me by Jeff Taylor. Thanks, Jeff! Man, we had fun and I really love the feel and sound of the Deco Silver 5. Bravo. I plan on ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/01/19/episode-72-viewer-mail-2-and-potpourri/ A while back, a very nice gentleman named Gary Garner contacted us about Episode 18, where we play and talk about the Bruckner Sym. No. 8. Gary is retired from West Texas A&M University, where he was the Director of Bands. He was invited to do a clinic at the Texas ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/01/19/episode-71-bruckner-8-abridged/ This PDF file should be read by January 24, 2008. After that, it will be useless:-) Just click the PDF icon below please. Thanks everyone! Happy New Year.Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/01/18/episode-70-very-timely-read-me/ "So these 4 trombone players walk into a hotel........" Sounds like the beginning of a good joke. Well, just watch what happens! Spontaneous improvisation. Good for the chops, good for the ears, good for the mind, good for the ensemble, good for the soul. These are trained professionals (believe it or not), please ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/01/16/episode-69-sorbet-or-how-to-play-trombone/ PDF file, ladies and gentlemen.Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/01/09/episode-68-our-friend-chris/ ***PARENTAL WARNING: in this Episode, I endorse the consumption of beer. "Sweetwater 420", as a matter of fact, brewed right here in Atlanta.***Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/12/22/episode-67-free-trombone-just-for-you/ In this episode, we bring you some Holiday Cheer from the Country Walk neighborhood in Powder Springs, Georgia, USA. When I was in the Navy Band, our drum major, Jeff Myers, had a wonderful tradition of marching 'round Capitol Hill in Washington, DC playing Christmas Carols with a brass group. It ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/12/13/episode-66-merry-christmas-from-country-walk/ If my voice annoys you, you're gonna hate this one. Sorry. One full hour of me blabbing about warming up and other esoteric concepts. My only regret on this episode is that the camera wasn't zoomed in on the 12-year-old girl that raised her hand HIGH (and PROUD) when I ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/12/11/episode-65-warm-up-clinic-at-the-rock/ Wes Funderburk, of FUNDERBONE.COM fame, visited the other day. We decided to goof around on some duets, because I guess we're geeks. We played from these 2 awesome books. Every 'bone player should own them: Vaclav Nelhybel: Interplays Published by: J. Christopher Music Company Ten Duets For Tenor Trombone - Pederson Published by:Kendor ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/11/28/episode-64-duets-with-wes/ It's been my pleasure this week to work with the wonderful organist, Donald Sutherland. He is the Coordinator of the Organ Department at Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. He has many recordings to his credit and has enjoyed a celebrated career as a recitalist, church ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/11/27/episode-63-stabat-mater-donald-sutherland/ ***PARENTAL WARNING: The "F" word makes an appearance in this episode. It is barely audible and flies by, but you should be aware that it's here. No, it wasn't from my lips*** In this Episode: 1) I send a big "THANK YOU!" to North Hills High School, my Alma Mater and still ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/11/19/episode-62-true-confessions/ Here is Part 1 of the "LIVE (almost) Recital" series that Colin and I will be doing over the next few weeks. Part 1 features the "Sonata for Trombone and Piano" by Misha Stefanuk (www.stefanuk.com) Mr. Stefanuk joins me on piano and gives a brief introduction of himself and his fascinating piece. ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/11/13/episode-61-live-almost-recital-pt1/ "Wow, Dr.Tom, two awesome Episodes posted within 3 days! You are too kind!" Well, it's the least I could do......because it looks like the LIVE recital scheduled for Nov. 12 will necessarily be postponed. Sorry, but coordinating everybody's busy schedule is proving most difficult. Besides, you know who's too kind? Nick ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/11/10/episode-60-colin-plays-baroque-trios/ Here are the Trios as referred to in our interview with Mark Williamson (Episode 59). We really hope you enjoy them!Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/11/07/episode-59b-bonus-the-trios-in-pdf-format/ Our friend Mark Williamson is the esteemed guest on this Episode. You hear him in the opening credits of every Episode playing on "Tom's Bag O Bones" with me and Wes Funderburk. Mark is one talented fellow......a former Euphonium player with the US Air Force Band in Washington, DC, he ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/11/07/episode-59-mark-williamson-and-free-music/ This is NOT a video, ladies and gentlemen. It's our 2nd Newsletter, in PDF format. It can be printed and makes for some nice bathroom reading, if nothing else:-)Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/10/20/episode-58-newsletter-2-pdf/ **NOTICE: I am not at all pleased with my audio engineering on this episode, ladies and gentlemen. I will very soon invest in some lavaliere microphones for our esteemed guests. (There IS that little "Donate" Button to your right--->ya know:-) Perhaps you are an audio wizard? If so, we all would ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/10/13/episode-57-scott-hartman-proteus-7/ It is my extreme pleasure to introduce my friend Newell Sheridan, of www.sheridanbrass.com Newell is a purveyor of some very high quality trombones and equipment. Here, he talks about the Shires Trombones and the process of finding the horn that's JUST right for you. I hope you enjoy meeting him! You can ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/10/11/episode-56-newell-sheridan-shires-trombones/ Well, ladies and gentlemen, if you've seen Episode 49, you'll know what this is all about. Today, Colin came to "the lair" and we did a drawing for the upcoming "Viewer's Choice Recital". It was one of the most suspenseful and stressful moments of my life:-) Wait until you see how ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/10/02/episode-55-the-recital-drawing/ GYSO is the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra. It is the youth-affiliate of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra. It consists of a number of musical ensembles: 2 full orchestras, woodwind chamber groups, percussion ensemble, and.......a REAL Brass Band (directed by yours truly and employing the British-style instrumentation with cornets, E-flat horns, baritones, ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/09/29/episode-54-gyso/ Yamaha Euphonium Artist Adam Frey might very well be the hardest working musician I know. He performs, he commisssions new works, he records, he publishes, he teaches, and he hosts one of the best music conferences around: The International Euphonium Institute. For aspiring pros, especially but not exclusively euphonium players, he ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/09/25/episode-53-meet-adam-frey-yamaha-artist/ Hello friends! Welcome back for more Trombone Love. We have some timely announcements and Trombone News items in this Episode, then a visit from Scott Leamon, manufacturer's rep. for Eastman Trombones. Scott's email address: SLeamon@eastmanstrings.com He was kind enough to bring 3 Eastman trombones to "the lair" where Wes Funderburk, Hollie Lawing, and ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/09/18/episode-52-news-plus-eastman-trombones/ Dr. Irv Wagner has been a practitioner of "Trombone Love" for longer than most of us have known about the trombone. A globe-trotting ambassador for the trombone, spending just a few moments in his presence can have a profound effect. Playing duets with him can be some of the most ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/09/04/episode-51-irv-wagner-pt2/ 50 Episodes! Hard to believe...... That calls for some celebration, I think, don't you agree? We've had some serious fun already and much, much more is in store. To celebrate our 50th, we present Dr. Irv Wagner. I was most fortunate to meet up with Dr. Wagner recently. I had an amazing ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/08/28/episode-50-irv-wagner-part-1/ (Thanks for Opening me so quickly. This is time sensitive material.) Please note the date of this post before responding. Colin and I would very much like to present for you a "Viewer's Choice" recital. It's a good project to keep us highly motivated and a good chance for all of ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/08/19/episode-49-open-me-soon-please/ A follow-up to Episode 47, hear comments and helpful tips from the committee. Here are just a few bits of great advice: -establish the "groove" before playing -play through passages in your head, connect your BODY to the music. I might add....KNOW what you intend to say musically -"process cues" written in your music -practice ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/08/18/episode-48-mock-audition-part-2/ This is the first of 2 parts. A mock audition starring Phil Looney. Also, meet James and Loudon, 2 special guests from Texas. If you are preparing an audition, there are some good tips and things to be learned here........we hope it helps win you the gig! Our thanks to Phil for being ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/08/15/episode-47-mock-audition-part-1/ The trombone community of Atlanta, GA, mourns the passing of Milt Stevens and we celebrate the life he shared with us. Our hearts are with you, Priscilla, and all who loved Milt. May these sounds bring comfort and the knowledge that our teacher, our friend, is in a better place. Peace to him ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/08/09/episode-46-in-memorial-milt-stevens-1942-2007/ Milt Stevens was a wonderful man and a world-class trombonist. He passed away on July 30, 2007, and we will miss him. For those that knew him, you can attest to his warmth of spirit and passion for teaching. Here is an hour-long Master Class on Intonation that Milt gave ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/08/03/episode-45-intonation-with-milt-stevens/ 2200 miles round-trip. To Oklahoma and back via Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee. All on 2 wheels.....whew. What a wild ride and a great trip to the Quartz Mountain Music Festival: http://www.quartzmountainmusicfestival.org/ Hope you enjoy meeting Jim Cumiskey and Jamie Koon, 2 very nice guys and amazing trombonists! There will be ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/08/02/episode-44-born-to-be-mild/ Hello, again, everyone. This episode is a pdf file, not a video, sorry. It's our first newsletter. I wanted to try my hand at this technology because I foresee great applications for it. We'll be able to distribute nice hand-outs for you teachers, musical examples that we can demonstrate on ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/07/20/episode-43-newsletter-pdf/ A "Viewer Appreciation" episode in which I try to convey my gratitude to all of you. The success of these Podcasts has already exceeded my wildest expectations and we have MUCH more in store. So......thanks. Please don't forget to visit the companion page to these Podcasts: www.trombonelessons.com/trombonepodcasts.html We disable comments here, but if ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/07/15/episode-42-thanks-everybody/ Quickly on the heels of Episode 40, here is our first-ever Viewer Mail episode, ladies and gents! Colin and George are back! Special guests Charlie Reneau and Jason Koi join us as we try to shed light on a few topics, including: vibrato, moving teeth, motivation to practice, slurring. Thanks for the ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/07/10/episode-41-viewer-mail-its-gloopy/ David is the son of Robert, the nephew of Nicholas, and the grandson of John Childs. That's the royal family of euphonium! 3 generations that have inspired all of us. As you hear in this episode, David has picked up the torch and continues his family's legacy in grand fashion. I ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/07/09/episode-40-meet-david-childs/ Meet Andy Miller, the hardest rockin' tuba player in show biz! I never knew Andy had this hidden talent. Just shows to go, you never quite know what kind of animal is holding up the bottom of the orchestra:-) Thanks for the emails..........still looking for more pictures for the "Viewer Appreciation" episode! ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/06/28/episode-39-andy-millerrock-star/ Meet Merle Knotts, a bass trombonist from Atlanta. Merle is a sufferer, but not a victim, of MS (multiple sclerosis). He has started on a courageous journey across the US to raise awareness and money for the MS Center in Atlanta. Please visit his website to see how you might lend a hand: http://merlesmilesforms.com/ GO ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/06/21/episode-38-merles-miles-a-must-see/ Here is the second part of my interview with the wonderful Dr. Brian Bowman. More can be learned about him and his studio at the University of North Texas here: http://www.music.unt.edu/instrumental/euphonium/index.html Thanks for the many letters and emails, everyone. We're very glad that you are liking these Podcasts! That inspires us to do ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/06/19/episode-37-dr-brian-bowman-pt2/ It's been my honor this week to be on the faculty of the International Euphonium Institute. I have a number of really great interviews and performance videos from this awesome conference. The first is with a man that really needs no introduction. Dr. Brian Bowman. Enough said. Please enjoy......Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/06/16/episode-36-dr-brian-bowman/ Jay Evans is the Principal Trombonist of the Alabama Symphony......and an extremely diverse and interesting artist. In this episode, I have the pleasure of playing some duets with Jay and talking about his multi-faceted career. He'll play some didgeridoo and alto trombone, both of which he has mastered. So, we hope ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/06/11/episode-35-meet-jay-evans/ Welcome back, ladies and gents. This episode is about one of my favorite "side projects", the Piedmont Trombone Society (PTS). Our debut album, "Let's Get Lost" is nearly sold out. There are a few copies left at CD Baby (cdbaby.com), and very soon all of our tracks will be available ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/06/02/episode-34-the-piedmont-trombone-society/ Please be sure to check out part one (Episode 32) of this amazing "hang" with one of our favorite trombonists in the world! Thanks again and again, Jim.Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/05/17/episode-33-jim-pugh-part-deux/ What can we say? One of our heroes and one of the world's greatest trombonists visited this week. Jim Pugh is a gentleman, scholar,artist, virtuoso.....and now friend. Thanks, Jim, for what many around here are calling the best 'bone hang EVER! Good luck on your tour with Steely Dan and we'll be talking ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/05/16/episode-32-jim-pugh-yeah-thats-right/ Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987) wrote a Serenade (No.6, Op.40) for a most uncommon group of musical collaborators: trombone, viola, and cello In this Episode, we hear Colin Williams on trombone, Brad Ritchie on cello, and Catherine Lynn on viola. This is some superb chamber music, folks! Hope you enjoy it. We all know how ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/05/07/episode-31-persichetti-serenade-no6/ Here it is, folks.....Jennifer Mitchell's "Atlanta Impressions", written for the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) Brass Band. We hope you enjoy it! In this video, her piece is performed by the Georgia Brass Band. The composer writes of this work: As a native Atlantan, I have often found inspiration from the beauty ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/05/04/episode-30atlanta-impressions/ It was a wonderful day.......the final concert of the inaugural season of the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) Brass Band at the beautiful Dozier Centre for the Performing Arts. Joining us to celebrate was Chris Martin, Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and somewhat of a local hero! Chris performs on ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/05/01/episode-29-chris-martin-with-gyso-brass-band/ Maestro George Del Gobbo celebrates 20 years with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra this year in Columbus, Georgia. The regular trombone section in that orchestra is Mark McConnell and Ed Nicholson, tenor trombones, and Richard Brady, bass trombone. They are one of the tightest and most finely tuned sections you will ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/04/21/episode-28-meet-george-del-gobbo/ Leslie Bassett is one of the most respected and honored composers of our day. On his wall hangs a Pulitzer Prize and the Prix de Rome. Incredible. He is especially adored by the trombone community. He has provided us with rich, interesting, creative, and substantial literature for both soloist and trombone ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/04/15/episode-27-leslie-bassett-pt1/ " 'Rosa Parks Boulevard' pays tribute to the woman who helped set in motion the modern civil rights movement by her refusal to move to the back of the bus in 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama..... For me, Rosa Parks stands for the willingness to challenge boundaries and cross over them." -Michael ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/04/06/episode-26-rosa-parks-boulevard/ Jennifer Mitchell visits again to show us the progress she has made in her composition for the GYSO Brass Band. Her piece is to be performed on April 29 at the Dozier Centre for the Performing Arts. She walks us through the compositional process and we catch a glimpse into ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/03/27/episode-25-jennifer-mitchell-pt2/ Sometimes, Tenor trombonists are asked to play Bass trombone. It's a very valuable skill for tenor trombonists to develop. It will provide more playing opportunities and playing bass will benefit your tenor playing, to be sure. Here are some tips and things to consider when making the switch from tenor ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/03/24/episode-24-doubling-on-bass-trombone/ Chris Culver was one of a kind. Cool, hip, a trusted friend, a burning player. He always had a smile and a wise-ass remark. We'll miss him terribly, because we loved him. Friends that would like to honor this happenin' cat can make contributions to the scholarship fund established in ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/03/12/episode-23-missing-chris-culver/ Dr. Colin Holman came to Atlanta for a few days recently. He inspired and coached 2 Brass Bands.........the Georgia Brass Band (GBB) and the Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) Brass Band. Both of these ensembles make their home at the new Dozier Centre for the Performing Arts in Kennesaw, Georgia ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/03/05/episode-22-meet-dr-colin-holman/ Jeremy Moeller was recently in Atlanta while touring with the Burning River Brass. After a fantastic concert and some intense Tiko Drum Master, we sat down to learn more about this inspiring artist. Jeremy is presently playing Asst. Principal/2nd Trombone with the San Antonio Symphony and also performs with the ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/03/02/episode-21-meet-jeremy-moeller-ped/ PEDAGOGY Jennifer Mitchell is a woman who spends her life completely immersed in music. She is a trombonist, a deejay, and a composer. Known in some circles as "Lil' Jen", she has been voted Atlanta's best club DJ for a number of consecutive years by Creative Loafing Magazine. As she mentions in this ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/02/16/episode-20-meet-jennifer-mitchell-ped/ PEDAGOGY Footage from a recent master class presented for some High School Honor Band participants. We talked about caring for your trombone. These are well-crafted instruments we use and they deserve our respect and care, right? Here are some tips on cleaning, lubricating, and other stuff. A clean trombone is a happy trombone:-)Download Podcast ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/02/14/epsiode-19-trombone-maintenance-ped/ Performance/Pedagogy We finally found the time to sit down with George Curran, the newest member of the Atlanta Symphony low brass. Now a bass 'bonist of the highest order, George is a reformed euphonium player, as it turns out. Please welcome him as we talk through the excerpt from Bruckner's 8th ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/02/11/episode-18-bruckner-8-meet-georgepedperf/ A pedagogical episode for y'all. I have a few things I like to do to get my imagination rolling before making music. Here are some of my musings on the subject.Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/02/08/episode-17-musings-ped/ Meet Wes Funderburk, the creative force behind Blog Songs. His Blog Songs are taking the Internet by storm (they're listed at iTunes and directly from his web site: www.funderbone.com) The songs are spontaneous, fresh, humorous, creative, amusing, short........much like Wes himself! (Well, he's not short.) In this episode, Wes and I put together ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/02/03/episode-16-funderbone/ Performance This is footage of the world premiere of "Air, Metal, and Roll" by Nick Demos. The premiere took place on January 27, 2007 at the US Army Band's 24th Annual Tuba-Euphonium Conference at Ft. Myer. The inimitable Demondrae Thurman displays his inspiring virtuosity and rich musicality on euphonium. The Army Band, under the ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/02/02/episode-15air-metal-and-roll/ I once heard the wonderful Bobby Shew say: "Don't take your music SERIOUSLY. Always do it SINCERELY." Seems that some people have an easier time than others at letting the imagination take hold and the real self come forth.......maybe it's due to age, or experience, or self-perception. In any case.... A sincere showing of ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/30/episode-14-%e2%80%9cwhat-possesses-some-people%e2%80%9d-ped/ Performance This won't make much sense unless you view Part 1 first. Otherwise, you'll just think we're barely getting by with wasted chops:-) David H., here's your SHOUT OUT! Watch closely....Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/30/episode-13-toast-pt2/ As in "our faces are ______" How do you make it through the gig after a LONG day of playing? Maybe you can get away with playing smarter, not harder? Maybe you can work together as a team and make everyone sound better? Maybe the MUSIC itself provides some answers..... In this ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/30/episode-13-toast-pt1/ No intro, no bells and/or whistles. We just wanted everyone to know that Colin will be performing LIVE at University of Southern Mississippi this week. View for further details............ Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/29/episode-12-see-colin-live/ It's that time of year: college auditions for you high school seniors and summer festival auditions for you college students. Here are some tips and advice for you. Contact us with questions: tom@trombonelessons.com (Every audition is a learning experience, right? Be prepared to learn and start keeping a journal of your experiences.)Download ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/23/episode-11-psa-for-high-schoolcollege-students/ "Shut up and play, Dr. Tom". Alright. Maybe just this once. Treat yourself by watching until the bitter end:-) Colin Williams, Tom Gibson, trombone George Curran, bass trombone David Zerkel, tuba I would love to dedicate this rendition of Raymond Premru's "Two Pieces for Three Trombones" to my former shipmates Jim Armstrong and Jeff Knutson. The ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/20/episode-10-shut-up-and-play/ Harry, Rodney, Robb, and Cecil. Four gentlemen that gather weekly to celebrate the trombone.... they call themselves The Bonafide Slides. I had the immense pleasure of being a fly on the wall last Thursday. Thank you, fellas, for allowing me to bother you while you did your thing. I came away very inspired. Music and ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/19/episode-9-the-bonafide-slides/ Wow. This episode makes my head spin. Think I might punch somebody in the chest. I can't follow the main character and everything seems so scattered. I feel like I've really gotta be on my toes because things are happening at the moment. Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to present Mr. ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/17/episode-8-meet-luke-gill/ Here it is.......our first adventure into the wonderful world of Orchestral Literature. Within that wonderful world is a mind like few others: Gustav Mahler. Trombonists love him. He has provided us with some of the best musical moments of our lives. We come to his music with great humility and ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/16/episode-7mahler-sym-2-perfpedagogy/ Although I really dropped the ball and lost some good footage, you are certainly going to enjoy meeting Mr. Colin Williams. He is the rarest type of player........world class and gracious. A gentleman, an artist, a friend. He has big plans for these Video Podcasts. We are all in for a ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/16/episode-6-colin/ Ladies and Gents, please welcome David Zerkel.....tuba guru. Enjoy a little clip of Bruckner, and then some enlightening comments from one of the best Brass pedagogues and performers anywhere. Thanks for sharing with us, David! PS- sorry about the dimly lit interview, everybody. Still getting used to my camera settings:-)Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/15/episode-5-meet-david-zerkel-pedperf/ Meet Russ Deluna. He is not a trombonist. He's a double-reed guy. A really good one, in fact. So good that he recently won a position as English Hornist with the San Francisco Symphony. In this episode, Russ shares his inspiring story with us. He has been a busy freelancer around ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/14/episode-4-pedagogy-meet-russ-deluna/ Sponsored by CarereMusic.com (They ARE the Pro shop in Atlanta. Thanks guys!) This episode features Matt Scott and is all about... Resonance: (def.): "the quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating.....the ability to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions". Thanks for stopping by, everybody. Hope you find this one ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/10/episode-3-resonance-pedagogyperf/ This episode will deal with what I consider to be a most crucial element of your daily practice.......freeing up the airflow. Hopefully, you find it helpful. Dwelling for a few moments a day on posture and relaxation seems to do great things for tone, endurance, and musicality. The file is huge, ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/07/episode-2-breathing-pedagogy/ The first of what we hope will be MILLIONS of Video Podcasts dedicated to the pure enjoyment of the world's noblest instrument........THE TROMBONE Thanks for visiting and please let us know how to do better: tom@trombonelessons.com We hope you come back again and again. Why not subscribe, eh? Wouldn't kill ya. Just paste ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/06/episode-1-welcome/ This was just a test run, but some of you thought it was cute (so did I:-), so I'm gonna keep it here. Meet the Bryce Man.......I'm sure he'll be making some random visits to the show. There is NO TROMBONE CONTENT HERE, sorry. Look below for Episode 1. Thanks, everybody....... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/04/test-no-trombone-content/ Welcome to Podbean.com. You can edit this post by clicking "Manage" Tab then "Posts" sub-Tab after you log into your Podbean Dashboard. Podbean.com provides an all-in-one service for video and audio podcast/blog. You can customize your podcast/blog site on mouse clicking, see where your audiences come from on a geographic ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2007/01/04/podbean_best_podcast_hosting_audio_video_blog_hosting/