Being an experienced trumpet player of quasi-local renown (okay, maybe extremely local), I sometimes get emails around this time of year from folks asking if I’m available for various Easter services. While there seems to be an unlimited number of trumpeters here in the Washington/Baltimore corridor, there also seems to be unlimited churches with organists […]
How to Be Prepared When Subbing
Just like the professionals, if you’re a good community musician and your name gets around, a local amateur group may ask you to sit in on a rehearsal and/or gig. Subbing in a community ensemble can be very rewarding, especially for those who don’t mind sight-reading, or who enjoy networking with your fellow musicians. Ideally, […]