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As I head into Summer 2012, I have begun to ponder several projects…in both the pedagogical and performance area. It is time to make another recording and I have been making repertoire plans. The music for the next disc (or it may be a 2 CD set) is almost solidified. I am very enthusiastic about this particular composer and am stepping outside of the box in terms of how a classical trombone recording is packaged. If you have an idea of something that needs to be recorded, drop me an email…I’ll consider it for my next project. I am always looking for good rep…which is a tall order in the trombone oeuvre.
One of my exciting and challenging performance opportunities is the Northwestern University Faculty Trombone Quartet…a group searching for a shorter name---we are accepting suggestions (“The Jackson Four” has been tossed around). To perform with Messrs. Mulcahy, Higgins and Hawes is both an awesome experience and responsibility….I am the only one without a huge orchestral gig! We have given two recitals and a third will be presented at Northwestern University on the evening of July 9th during Professor Mulcahy’s weeklong Trombone Master Classes at Northwestern (July 8-13).
I will also be appearing with the Bloomington Symphony on July 15th, performing Pryor’s Bluebells and Clarke’s Cousins, with my great trumpet colleague, John Rommel.
Hopefully, I will be able to compose some articles this summer, between mulling mint for mojitos and learning how to play the trombone again….not to mention keeping this girl out of trouble:
One of my exciting and challenging performance opportunities is the Northwestern University Faculty Trombone Quartet…a group searching for a shorter name---we are accepting suggestions (“The Jackson Four” has been tossed around). To perform with Messrs. Mulcahy, Higgins and Hawes is both an awesome experience and responsibility….I am the only one without a huge orchestral gig! We have given two recitals and a third will be presented at Northwestern University on the evening of July 9th during Professor Mulcahy’s weeklong Trombone Master Classes at Northwestern (July 8-13).
I will also be appearing with the Bloomington Symphony on July 15th, performing Pryor’s Bluebells and Clarke’s Cousins, with my great trumpet colleague, John Rommel.
Hopefully, I will be able to compose some articles this summer, between mulling mint for mojitos and learning how to play the trombone again….not to mention keeping this girl out of trouble:
