Lambert
Here is a special treat for my readers. Robert Lambert was my teacher from 1959 to 1962. He was principal trombone of the Chicago Symphony from 1954-64. He was also Continue Reading →
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Corners
Recently, one of my readers asked this question and this is the subsequent conversation: Q: Several months ago I sent you a question asking about trombone embouchure and “firm corners”. Continue Reading →
Getting the Lead Out
Lately my students and I have been addressing the problem of dullness in low brass sound. This is a very common problem in today’s large-bore world. In a quest for Continue Reading →
Consumer Retorts Retort
Here are the results of last month’s call for consumer feedback on favorite trombone related products. Contributors names have been left out to protect the innocent. I will entertain more Continue Reading →
Brass World Loses Two Icons
In July and December respectively the brass world lost two of it’s most cherished performers, Adolf “Bud” Herseth and Edward Kleinhammer. Both were members of the Chicago Symphony, Mr. Herseth Continue Reading →