Celestial Brass Instrumental Instruction

Celestial Brass Instrumental Instruction Trumpet, Euphonium, Baritone Horn, and Tuba lessons.

08/20/2023

Welcome new followers. Today I wanted to talk about Wagner's use of brass. One of the most exciting, or profound pieces of music ever written is "Hagen's Call" in the Ring Cycle. It is on YouTube, several versions. Imo, you will hear the voice of evil, Hagen's, like you've never heard it before. A menacing, abhorrent sound of betrayal and death, you will hear the Tuba playing as it should be played, with power and might. And you will hear the sound of an ancient horn, culminating in a blast of dissonant horror. It is the absolute horror that Hagen brings.

05/11/2023

My favorite composer for brass is of course, Richard Wagner. Lately I've been listening to the Ring Cycle, "Der Ring des Nibelungen." Masterpieces like, "Hagen's Call" and so many other special moments, thrilling and overwhelming, frightening, and exhausting. Hearing the brass rage like thunder is so magnificent. But there are other composers who have captured greatness and used such bold brass, such as one of my favorites, Modest Mussorgsky's, "Pictures at an Exhibition."

11/22/2015

Giving full value to a time increment is key to sonority. Phrasing is also crucial.

11/09/2015

For me, the ultimate brass performance is, but not limited to, playing Richard Wagner.

08/18/2015

I do miss playing in a good Army Band. Sousa, King, Wagner, Beethoven, Rogers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, Shostakovich, the big concerts were euphoric.

07/31/2015

My trumpet student can now double tongue. He is very musical and talented. He's building up his endurance after a long time away. Very proud of him.

05/08/2015

Had nice meeting and lesson for my re-emerging trumpet player. Double tonguing will be first big skill for him to embrace.

04/29/2015

Starting with a trumpet player next week. Looking forward to the new project.

04/29/2015

Getting deeper into Wagner's Ring Cycle. The story is profound, the music magnificent. Playing Wagner is a euphoric, overwhelming experience. Ecstasy.

12/23/2014

My Naples Tuba student has chosen to Minor in Music. He has intensified his practice and making excellent progress. What a difference from last year. Proud.

My Korean Army friend at the far end, Ma Hong. He was assigned to our 8th Army Band.
08/18/2014

My Korean Army friend at the far end, Ma Hong. He was assigned to our 8th Army Band.

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