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How to Choose a Horn Mute
Mutes are used to create different sounds on the horn. Straight mutes create a more distant, far-away sound. Stop mutes create a brassier, edgier sound. Composers use different words to...
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2019-2020 TMEA and ATSSB All-State Etudes (Horn, Trumpet, and Tenor Trombone)
Shop études and solos here.
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20 Questions on the 20th Featuring Nick Schwartz
This month’s 20 on 20 features Nick Schwartz! Nick is Principal Bass Trombone at the New York City Ballet, Bass Trombone Faculty at Juilliard Pre-College, Mannes School of Music, Bard...
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2018-2019 ATSSB All-State Trombone Etudes
Sasha Romero Sasha Romero began her position as Principal Trombone with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in September 2018, after serving as Principal Trombone of the Fort Worth Symphony from 2016. A local of...
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2018-2019 TMEA All-State Trombone Etudes
Sasha Romero Sasha Romero began her position as Principal Trombone with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in September 2018, after serving as Principal Trombone of the Fort Worth Symphony from 2016. A local of...
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20 Questions on the 20th featuring Sasha Romero
20 Questions on May 20th, trombone edition! Sasha Romero, Principal Trombone of the Fort Worth Symphony, recent winner of the Principal Trombone audition for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra! 1. When and...
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How to Attach Marcus Bonna 4Ever Backpack Straps
The new 4ever straps by Marcus Bonna are made of steel and provide total security for your case! Attach the ring to the top of the case as shown in...
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Airline Carry-On Instrument Policies
The larger airlines seem to agree on how to accommodate musical instruments. Most allow you to walk aboard with a smaller case at no extra charge. But it’s always best...