http://tbonegib.podbean.com Probably the easiest way to browse is by using the month-by-month links below and to the right! Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:10:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We are devastated by the news that Adam Mewherter is no longer with us. Rest in peace, our good friend. Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/11/04/episode-142-goodbye-adam/ ***Wow, three episodes in 1 week! Um, hope this hasn't filled up the hard drive or caused a crash. But I'll probably need to take a few weeks off now:-)*** I am very pleased to introduce my friend Dr. David Cutler to you, ladies and gentlemen. I think the world of ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/10/22/episode-141-david-cutler-one-savvy-musician-com/ ***NOTICE: This episode comes right on the heels of Episode #139. Please don't forget to watch that one, too, OK? Thanks.*** Recent flooding and heartbreaking devastation inspired some of the Southeast's finest musicians to host a benefit concert in Powder Springs, GA. In this episode, see some clips from the concert ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/10/17/episode-140-floodoffriendshiporg/ A few highlights from our recent recital! This was our inaugural performance and the first of many more, we hope. Eric, Jay, and I are new to the faculty at Mercer. Jonathan has been teaching trumpet there for a few years, and Doug is the Director of Instrumental Ensembles. ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/10/14/episode-139-mercer-university-faculty-brass-quintet/ Here is Part 2 of the wonderful concert that took place on July 25, 2009 at the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. It has become a tradition to close the 5-week festival on the last Saturday night with a Brass Ensemble soiree. In Part 2, you'll hear some of my favorite brass ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/09/17/episode-138-sewanee-festival-brass-part-2/ Part 2 of my master classes at U of M. This pdf file should download by clicking the icon below. I very much appreciate the comments about "The Big Picture". I hope this installment, too, is useful and helpful in your playing and teaching. Peace. Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/09/10/episode-137-quality-of-motion-pdf/ This Episode is in PDF format. It should simply open or download when you click the PDF icon below. This is a general outline for the first in a series of 8 Master Classes I will present at The University of Michigan this Fall. It is my honor to be a fill-in ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/09/02/episode-136-the-big-picture-a-master-class-pdf/ Sorry for the delay, my Sewanee friends......but here it is! This brass ensemble concert, ladies and gents, took place on campus at The University of the South in Sewanee, TN, on July 25, 2009. It was the last night of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival 2009, which is a 5-week ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/08/29/episode-135-sewanee-summer-music-festival-brass-choir-pt1/ ***REMINDER: please take a moment to view Episode 132 and contact Mr. Fulton Stone with inquiries/bids. Thanks, all!*** A new project happening in Atlanta, Il Brasso Magnifico is the brainchild of our friend Mark Williamson. What makes this group unique is the fact that all the literature performed is public domain. Plus, ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/08/18/episode-134-il-brasso-magnifico-org/ ***NOTICE; please take a moment to watch Episode 132. There might be an instrument in that collection that is looking for you:-) Plus, we're very hopeful that those fine instruments find very good homes. You have a chance to make offers before they go to eBay or elsewhere. I would ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/08/10/episode-133-lesson-with-lynda-pt5/ I never met Benjamin Fagan, but he sure was a lover of Trombone! At first an accomplished performer, then a collector extraordinaire. In this episode, Benjamin's nephew (Mr. Fulton Stone) kindly welcomes us all into his home so we can peruse this most amazing collection of vintage trombones. There are ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/08/06/episode-132-the-collection-and-passion-of-benjamin-fagan/ ***NOTICE: please let me know if this format works on your iPods. My apologies for the last few that were "incompatible". I hear you loud and clear. Sorry......and Thanks!*** More with Lynda herein.....she's a trooper for doing this, eh? Many, many of you have written to say that you're enjoying these ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/08/03/episode-131-lesson-with-lynda-pt-4/ 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 ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/07/08/episode-130-orchestraatlantaorg/ 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 ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/07/06/episode-129-lesson-with-lynda-part-3/ Cool.......many of you are liking these. Here's some more with Lynda (thanks, Lynda!). Congratulations to all recent Graduates and best wishes in the next phase, whatever that shall be. We hope that it involves trombone in some way, if only because we know it'll keep you happy and sane:-) Hello to all ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/06/01/episode-128-lesson-with-lynda-part-2/ Thanks for the emails, everybody, and Facebook messages (if you're a Facebooker, I hope you'll be my friend:-) It's always good to hear from so many of you. I'm glad you liked meeting Hadyn, too. I am so envious of his adventurous spirit! He has taken his Trombone Love to a new ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/05/26/episode-127-lesson-with-lynda-pt1/ Wow, it's been a long time since our last Episode. My apologies. Been pretty crazy around here:-) We recently had a terrific visit from Mr. Hadyn Godfrey. He's a Podcast viewer from New Zealand and has spent the past few months roaming the USA in search of all things trombone. ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/05/12/episode-126-meet-hadyn-godfrey/       Happy International Trombone Week, everybody!     Colleen Wheeler wrote to remind us that April 5-12 is THE WEEK to celebrate all things TROMBONE (Thanks, Colleen!)  There’s more info here:  http://www.trombone.net/itw/   How will YOU celebrate?  We’d love to know, so please write us.  PEACE. Trombone Love to Y’all           http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/04/08/episode-125-its-international-trombone-week/ Mike Corrigan is a Master Craftsman, trained at Red Wing and a former apprentice of Steve Shires. He really has a passion for restoring/modifying/building trombones. It's very inspiring to talk with someone with such knowledge and passion. I thank Dave Joyce for setting up this iChat visit wherein Mike enlightens ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/04/04/episode-124-bac-horns-mike-corrigan-and-dave-joyce/ This will make much more sense to you if you read the PDF file attached to Episode #123a. Call it "stream of consciousness", meditation, whatever.......this method of warming up lately has added a nice new flavor to my life and that of some of my students. It is my hope that ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/03/21/episode-123b-getting-your-buzz-on-video/ This is a PDF file to accompany Video Episode #123b. Self-explanatory, I trust, please just click the PDF icon below. Peace.Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/03/18/episode-123a-getting-your-buzz-on-pdf/ More with Harry! Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/02/25/episode-122b-act-ii-meet-harry-hagan/ It is my pleasure to introduce my friend Harry Hagan in the next 2 episodes. He was our "Mystery Artist" in Episode #116. Mr. Hagan is a gentleman, a scholar, and an amazing trombonist. I have known him for a few years now, and feel very fortunate to have befriended him. ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/02/20/episode-122a-meet-harry-hagan-act-i/ Recently, Colin and Brad put the call out to do some rehearsing/filming for the Podcasts. Fun stuff. Challenging stuff. We rehearsed once for each of the 2 sessions in this Episode, then rolled camera.  Some of Brad's students were in the audience, but that's it. YOU were our intended audience and ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/02/16/episode-121-trombone-ensemble-from-legacy-hall/ CONGRATULATIONS! To our friend Jim Pugh, on being chosen by NPR (National Public Radio) as one of the “10 Best Classical CD’s of 2008”. Jim, as you know, was our guest on Episodes #32 and 33. He is a class act and we cannot think of a more worthy recipient of this ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/02/11/episode-120-congratulations-mr-pugh/ er....ah...um.....whoa...wow....geez, this one's cool. Hip your friends. I was up all night getting it ready. Because I LOVE you. (And because I was so excited to have these guys visit, I couldn't sleep.) Enjoy! Thanks, Jon, for setting this up. Thanks Joe and Pete. We are all so thankful that the 3 ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/02/03/episode-119-joe-alessi-pete-ellefson-jon-whitakeromg/ If you're a student looking either for Undergraduate or Graduate opportunities, check out what's going on at Mercer University. They have opened a new chapter and are seeking to become one of the elite music schools. In this episode, learn more about Mercer University, The Townsend School of Music, The ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/01/31/episode-118-mercer-university-townsend-school-of-music/ This visit was a real treat and I have Stanford Thompson to thank for it! He was recently back in his home town of Atlanta and he brought some friends from The Curtis Institute...... Philos Brass! I think you'll love 'em. Thanks for the hang, guys. I really enjoyed meeting you. Sorry about the ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/01/29/episode-117-philos-brass-from-curtis-institute-of-music/ (NOTE: click on the title of this episode to see updated comments) Just an audio clip here, ladies and gents, in mp3 format. A chance for you to really stretch those ears and show your listening prowess:-) Who IS this trombone artist? A prize for the first one to correctly identify this ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/01/22/episode-116-mystery-artist-do-you-know-this-sound/ Alas, after meeting with the Brass faculty at UGA today, we realized there are logistical hurdles that are just too high to clear. I will not be teaching there in Fall 2009. Ain't life fun like 'dat:-) Sorry for the false alarm.....but as always: Peace, and Happy New Year everybody! Sincerely, Dr. Tom I ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2009/01/12/episode-115-umhold-the-phone/ Merry Christmas, everybody! Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/25/episode-114-merry-christmas/ More with Dr. John Upchurch, The Slide Doctor! In this one, he gets down to the nitty-gritty. You'll know much more about slides after watching this, I promise. Please visit his website: www.slidedr.com **** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR OUR FRIENDS**** I just spoke with Santa, and he says he might have something here for ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/19/episode-113-the-slide-doctor-part-2/ Why the interrogative title? Well, this really should be Part 3 of our visit with Dr. John Upchurch, a.k.a. "The Slide Doctor" (a title bestowed upon him, apparently, by Buddy Baker!). You may have visited his website (www.slidedr.com), seen him at festivals/conventions, or maybe you've shipped your slide to him. ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/12/episode-112-the-slide-doctor-part-1/ "Hi Dr. Tom, While I was browsing the web for free Brass Quintet music, I came across your arrangement for 'America the Beautiful,' and I thought it could use a bit of beautifying. So I typeset it with Lilypond. Included in the zipped attachment are the pdfs for parts and score, ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/12/episode-111-ross-good-deedamerica-the-beautiful/ Joe welcomes you into his home....one of the most unique residences you've ever seen. Befitting a king. Naturally. It boggles the mind that Joe doesn't play trombone! LOOK! Now you can now download The Piedmont Trombone Society's debut album "Let's Get Lost" (winner of the ITA's 2004 Kai Winding Award). Click the ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/07/episode-110c-joe-patten-part-3/ More with Mr. Patten. In this episode, we climb YET another ladder to another organ chamber. Whew! You all appreciate this, I hope. I am not a fan of heights, tall ladders, and such stuff. Joe makes it look so easy, too......almost as if he's done it a few thousand times. Enjoy! PS- don't ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/05/episode-110b-joe-patten-part-2/ There is simply nobody like him, ladies and gents! Joe Patten is living a most exceptional life, and is possessed of a powerful mind. This is the first in a 3-part series. In Parts 1 and 2, he will give us a tour of his pride and joy, Mighty Mo. Then, ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/04/episode-110-joe-patten-the-phantom-of-the-fox/ Holiday Party and Brass Carols at Country Walk! Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 7pm Click here for Directions: http://www.countrywalk.org/ Please join us if you can……..families are welcome, of course. Happy Holidays, everyone! Also in this PDF Episode is an interview done recently for the Italian Trombone Society. My thanks to Gianluca Pizzin for the invitation to ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/12/02/episode-109-holiday-party-and-interview-with-italian-trombone-society/ Marty Mikles is one talented guy....and he shares his talents selflessly. He is a very active soldier in the Salvation Army, an organization for which I have developed an immense admiration. I've heard him tell people that I was his teacher. The truth is, I have learned more from him than ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/25/episode-108-marty-says-stand-up/ Some very interesting feedback on The Drones Episode from our resident physicist, Greg, plus tips from Ron......and Kingsized! The links mentioned herein include: Tone Generator: http://www.nch.com.au/tonegen/ Audacity (great recording software....and FREE): http://audacity.sourceforge.net And this we received from Ron: "You may find these two websites helpful with the supporting calculations you may need to make: <http://www.birdsoft.demon.co.uk/music/notecalc.htm> ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/21/episode-107-harmonic-entropyelvis-style/ ***NOTICE:  iTunes Subscribers*** Episode 106, Part Two may not appear in your iTunes window. It has a .ZIP file attached to it containing a CD of Drones prepared by Brad Edwards. To access and download the Drones CD, please visit Episode 106 (Part 2) at the Podcast homepage: http://tbonegib.podbean.com/ Thanks!Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/19/notice-to-itunes-subscribers/ Here are the Drones prepared by Brad Edwards (as explained in Episode 106, Part 1). These are uncompressed audio files, so they should really sound good on your system, or in headphones as I like to do. The "download" link below is to a .ZIP file. If you cannot get ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/18/episode-106-part-2-the-drones-cd/ Eric Bubacz joins us on this Episode as our friend Dr. Brad Edwards explains how he likes to use drones in his daily practice. It's a very effective way to induce RESONANCE into your sound, and improve INTONATION. Plus, it's fun. Following this video Episode, I will post a HUGE audio ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/18/episode-106-part-1-brad-edwards-on-drones/ Larry-Douglas Embury is the resident organist at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. As such, he has been given custodial care and exclusive performance rights on "Mighty Mo" , the awe-inspiring organ built in 1929 and still functioning beautifully today. Larry was most kind in giving us a tour of ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/15/episode-105-larry-douglas-embury-and-mighty-mo/ It was my extreme pleasure to perform with the Broadway touring production of "Wicked" as they stopped here in Atlanta for the entire month of October. The next few episodes will revolve around that wonderful experience at the Fabulous Fox Theatre here in Atlanta. (Check it out: http://www.foxtheatre.org/) This episode is ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/10/episode-104-wicked-maestro-mr-boko-suzuki/ Friends, a Public Service Announcement from our good friend Dr. Brad Palmer at Columbus State University: "Tom and Colin, My grad student (Andrew Shelton) just recorded all four of the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-state tenor trombone etudes, and I have them up on the website and will be putting ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/11/03/episode-103-psa-attn-all-state-auditionees/ Yup, that's what it is....plus a few plugs for our friends:-) Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/10/31/episode-102-viewer-mail-oct-2008/ Bruce Mangan and Ron Chenoweth are our guests, ladies and gentle men.....they're experts in helping folks find their new trombone. I try out a few "Eastman by Shires" in this episode and we talk with the experts about finding the horn that's JUST right. Buying a new trombone can be ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/10/15/episode-101-a-visit-to-ken-stanton-music/ 100 Episodes!!!!! That calls for some celebration, no? So I figured: why not celebrate with one of the greatest trombonists of ALL time? Wycliffe Gordon is our guest! Yup, that's right. He graciously took time out of his very busy schedule to sit down with David Lynch and myself. Hope you ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/10/03/episode-100-a-centennial-celebration-with-mr-gordon/ Here's another article for you, if you please. Thanks for the feedback on recent postings, ladies and gentlemen. You are wise, kind, and honest. Nice to know you. This article was written more than 10 years ago. Very hard for me to swallow that fact. We don't grow younger, eh? This ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/09/25/episode-99a-audition-observations/ I like to write. I enjoy writing about music and the trombone. Some articles have been published in journals, but mostly I write for myself, my students, and the website. In this Episode, I present 3 articles that I've written over the past few years. I was initially tempted to ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/09/05/episode-99-articles-of-interest/ *** If you are viewing these Podcasts via iTunes, the following hyper-links may not work. I suggest pointing your browser to: tbonegib.podbean.com*** Nothing but a few links in this Episode ladies and gentlemen. Many thanks to our viewers who have been sending links to trombone-related goodness on the Web. Here are ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/09/05/episode-98-bernie-clifton/ What a nice surprise......Robbie Kleinberg called to say that he'd be passing through Atlanta with his Dad as they were making their way from Boca Raton, FL to Indiana University, where Robbie will be a Sophomore this year. They stopped by last year, too, as they made the annual trek ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/08/27/episode-97-visit-from-robbie/ ** As referenced in Episode 94 ** Goal-Setting to Achieve Your Dreams from your friends at trombonelessons.com Being the best you can be and achieving all your dreams is a life-long pursuit. One never really "arrives". The most successful, satisfied, and self-actualized people are those who continuously set goals for themselves while taking ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/08/14/episode-96-goal-setting-worksheets-pdf/ Andy's a good friend. He has suffered immensely and grown as a result. He wanted to share with us the loving memory of Miss Gretchen Snedeker. Thanks, Andy. Download Podcast Video http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/08/13/episode-95-andy-smith-shares-with-us-all/ Jordan Sellers is my guest in this Episode. Like many of you, Jordan is preparing to enter college as a Trombone Performance Major. Good for him and good for you! I wanted to give some friendly advice to Jordan, because the transition from high school to college can be tough. Here, ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/08/13/episode-94-off-to-college-thanks-jordan/ What a cool gig it must be to perform on a cruise ship while traveling the Seven Seas! My family took a cruise aboard the Carnival Legend this past week. The trip took us to Grand Cayman Island, Cozumel, Belize, and Roatan. Fabulous places all, and I now have a ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/08/04/episode-93-cruising-with-david-fulton/ From the wildly imaginative mind of Erik Kofoed comes a most unique sound........The Mercury Orkestar. Sure to put a smile on your face (we hope!), please enjoy meeting some members of this whacked-out, manic, groovin' band. They can be visited on the Web at: www.myspace.com/mercuryseason Hope to see you at a show!Download ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/07/18/episode-92-mercury-orkestar/ It's a perk that derives from doing these Podcasts.....I sometimes get to "rub elbows" with the most inspiring, fascinating, and impressive musicians. This episode is yet another example! Oystein Baadsvik, the great Norwegian Tubist, was a special guest at this year's International Euphonium Institute at Emory University. He was kind enough ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/07/09/episode-91-oystein-baadsvik-tuba-virtuoso/ "Miss K" (a.k.a. Areta Kalogeras) retired last month after 33 years with the North Hills School District. She was a tremendously positive influence on my life and for many of my friends, too. It's obvious in her speech and her actions that she was born to teach. She's an amazing woman......filled ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/06/24/episode-90-miss-k-teacher-par-excellence/ ***NOTICE: On October 29, 2008, the original "Know Your Member" print-out was updated. The update comes courtesy of our friend Ron in California- 2008 "Most Loyal Viewer Award" recipient. He added parts for C, B-flat, and E-flat instruments to join in the exercise. Thus, it's perfect for almost any ensemble...teachers/conductors ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/06/10/episode-89-know-your-member-of-the-chord/ Brad Edwards is Professor of Trombone at University of South Carolina. He and I get to perform together a lot with the Augusta Symphony, which is always a treat for me. Brad is one of the most gifted Teacher/Performers I know. He is outstanding at both. I use his books ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/06/06/episode-88-brad-edwards-interview/ Download Ebook http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/05/17/episode-87-david-reader/ ***PARENTAL WARNING: I have to rate this as "PG-13" for some adult language (and Jaegermeister). No sexual content at all...sorry.*** There's a new icon to your right ladies and gents--------------------------------------------------------------------------> Our loyal friend Ron has nominated us for the "Blogger's Choice Awards" for Best Video Blog! Thanks Ron...that means an awful lot ... http://tbonegib.podbean.com/2008/05/15/episode-86-alex-henderson-of-big-bad-voodoo-daddy/ 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' Requiem. ... 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/