If you’ll remember , I was contracted to play in “The Band” for the Clarence Brown production of TOMMY. I know, I know… you play Horn. “You’re not a Rocker Robert! ” Anyway, the production finished up it’s first week and is about to start up its second. (Shows run Wednesday through Sunday for the next two weeks) And, it … Read more
Darn Silliness! As you’ve probably noticed I’ve been listening to Brink.fm a bit here lately… not because I’m a HUGE fan of Radio (I’m more of a Audio Book person) but, because they play some pretty good stuff and a Friend of mine runs it. Patrick asked a bunch of us to record some Station IDs for him to use … Read more
On TuesdayApril 21, 2009 – 7p.m., the newly established Oak Ridge Youth Orchestra will have its premiere performance. The performance, under the direction of music director and conductor Rachel Grubb, will be held in the Oak Ridge High School Auditorium. The first performance will include: Bizet’s L’Arlesienne Suite no. 1, Schumann Piano concerto in A minor and a World Premier … Read more
I received this in my e-mail today and thought I would post rather than resend in the hope that this would potentially be seen by more people. This is a great idea of Quincy Jones's….sign the petition! Subject: Secretary of the Arts Hello all, This is a really cool idea. Think of the symbolism of creating a cabinet level position … Read more
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 … Read more
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.
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