Educating and Inspiring Community Musicians
It’s not as easy as you might think, especially if you’re serious about the future of your group. I formed a new brass quintet earlier this year, and here we are, many months later, still winding our way through the forest of indecision. Don’t get … [Continue reading]
I’m pleased and grateful to report that this week marks the 1st anniversary of Village Virtuoso! Uncountable and deep thanks go out to those who commented, followed, liked, or otherwise supported (and continue to support) my first year of … [Continue reading]
Most films have music scores and soundtracks for a reason – they help tell the story and bring us into the characters’ worlds. The music allows us to feel glory, frustration, excitement, boredom, grief, joy, and dozens of other emotions so we can … [Continue reading]
Now and then throughout your life journey, you will likely come across a person, place, item, or event that reminds you of something from your childhood. These different reminders may happen more than once, but point you to the same memory from your … [Continue reading]
I just had a very cool discussion about music with my relatively new boss. When I told him I play trumpet, he told me about a couple of his family members from earlier generations, one of whom performed with Louis Armstrong. My boss also played alto … [Continue reading]