Where Did the Large-Shank Kruspe Trombones Go?
by Hubertus Schmidt Kruspe’s family name in relation to manufacturing musical instruments goes far back in history to the 16th century and the town of Mühlhausen, Thüringen Germany. Mühlhausen today Continue Reading →
Deconstructing and Getting the Woof Out
I used this word the other day in an interview on David Cooper’s Instagram page. David is the Chicago Symphony’s new principal horn. I been thinking about it since then. Continue Reading →
Be a Master of Redundancy
by Kirk Lundbeck I’ve spent 47 years of my 61 playing and teaching trombone. Pretty much daily. It is sure joy to make a beautiful sound and send a message Continue Reading →
Put a Sock In It!
Lets do a how-to session this month. I am advocating for a universal nomenclature for mute indications and all their subtitles and instructions. When I get a part that’s been Continue Reading →
Malcolm Not In the Middle
In the last few years I’ve discovered a secret that has let me sound a lot more youthful than my actual age without resorting to smaller equipment. I’m sure I Continue Reading →