Although no official record has been found listing Beethoven's exact birth date. We know that he was baptized Dec. 17 in a time and place when infants were usually baptized the day after their birth. So... Happy Birthday Beethoven! Here's a nice article about how you and your music Influenced CD length. ... Beethoven revolutionized orchestral music, leading it out of the Classical and into the Romantic era. His stormy personality molded much of his music, as did his progressive, … [Read more...]
Back from the IBCMF
Hello. Just thought I'd drop a note saying I'm back from the IBCMF. The Festival was great! Lots of really good playing over the past few days! So, it's back to work now... Lots of things to catch up on. … [Read more...]
Off to the IBCMF
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 look to be quite fun. Anyway, I'll be out of the office starting tomorrow, October 11t, through Wednesday, October 14th. I will have … [Read more...]