Music inspires people in different ways, and it can be amazing to see how this inspiration manifests itself. After hearing a favorite piece or musician, some people sing, some people dance, some people even go out and learn to play an instrument, which is awesome. This is how many amateur and professional musicians start their […]
Don’t Leave Your Music Behind!
I’m writing a book that I hope to publish later this year. It’s about a large section of the musician population, folks who seem to have become the underdogs of the music world: community concert bands. More Than Marches: Following Your Musical Passion in a Community Band describes the symphonic wind band experience, with the […]
The Roar of the Crowd
If your brass quintet plays publicly for any length of time, you likely will amass an eclectic assortment of gigs. You will find yourself in all sorts of venues, performing for a variety of different occasions and a wide range of audience sizes. If you play in more than one small ensemble, you are more […]
Recovering From Your Musical Mistakes
Most folks have a fear of making mistakes, yet it’s common knowledge that mistakes are an unavoidable part of the human experience. So how do some musicians react when mistakes pop up during a performance? That depends largely on the performer’s training and confidence level. Thankfully, there are mental practices that can help you recover […]
Interview – Amy Larsen
Name: Amy Larsen City, State of Residence: Olney, MD Occupation: Science and Engineering Teacher Favorite Instrument to Play: Tuba Amy is currently the Bass Section Leader in the Rockville Brass Band (RBB) out of Rockville, MD and plays Bb (B-flat) Bass with the Benfield Brass Band out of Annapolis, MD. She has been a tuba […]
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