In the morning I’m heading off to the IBCMF (International Brass Chamber Music Festival). I’ll be playing with the Appalachian Brass Orchestra and another group put together by the organizer of the Festival. The second group I’ll be playing in will be playing trio and brass quintet works that won the composition competition. My face already hurts! But, it does … Read more
Attention all Zune owners out there! I just read over at the Supersite for Windows that Microsoft will be releasing the Zune 3.0 software/firmware update on September 16, 2008. The update adds some interesting features to the player. One makes use of the built-in FM tuner. Supposedly, if you are listening to the FM tuner on the Zune and hear … Read more
Got a new site officially in progress now. This is a site that came about from one long night in the Opera Pit. As another horn player and I were talking, about internet needs none the less, HornSpit.com was born. This site is planned to be a repository of all things irreverent about the French Horn (or properly known as: … Read more
I know this is late notice an all but, if you are in the Knoxville Area tonight (May 5, 2008 – Cinco de Mayo) then stop by the Historic Tennessee Theatre downtown and check out the Season finale of the Knoxville Wind Symphony. This concert, titled “Cycloni Cinco”, should prove to be a fun and exiting concert. The program will … Read more
This is a little late but… For those interested: The Knoxville Wind Symphony has announced it's concert schedule for the 2007 – 2008 Season. The First Concert – A Win(d)ter Wonderland, will be held December 10, 2007 – 8:00pm, Tennessee Theatre The Second Concert – Storms of Sauron, will be held March 3, 2008 – 8:00pm, Tennessee Theatre The Third … Read more
Just a note to all you local music lovers. The Knoxville Wind Symphony is having a concert tonight at the historic Tennessee Theatre located in downtown Knoxville. The program will begin at 7:30pm with a performance from the Bearden High School Band. The KWS program will include: La Procession du Rocio – Turina Be Thou My Vision – Gillingham Four … Read more
If you like Jazz, then you need to check out the latest CD from the Knoxville Jazz Orchestra. This CD titled, BLUES MAN FROM MEMPHIS, contains “more from the Musical Mind of Donald Brown” and features John Clayton, Stefon Harris & Gregory Tardy. CD tracks: Nancy and the Children's Playground Blues for Brother Jerome Theme for Malcolm Daddy's Girl Cynthia … Read more