Area Horn News 
Recording Project Update: First Edits and Beyond(2)
Here’s another brief update on my Koetsier recording project (read the previous one here). As of my last update I was still working on liner notes and waiting to dig in to some first edits of the pieces. I’m happy to report that I’ve completed the liner notes, coming in at 1954 words (2000 words… Read More ›
Recordings from Black Bayou Brass Recital, March 27, 2013
To kick off the week here are some samples from our faculty brass trio recital at the end of March. The program went very well, and we got lots of great comments afterwards. If you want to hear complete works you’ll have to come check out one of our performances! If you want to read… Read More ›
Spring Break!
On spring break this week. Updates will resume on April 8th.
Comparing Descant Horns
Last weekend my wife and I took a day trip over to Shreveport. Our trip had two purposes: 1) shopping for some items we couldn’t find in Monroe, and 2) visiting Craig Pratt, a colleague and friend from the Shreveport Symphony. Craig has played with the SSO for a number of years, and is an… Read More ›
Recording Project Update
It’s been several weeks since my last update on the Koetsier recording project, so here’s the latest news. Program Notes: I recently wrapped up a draft of the program notes for inclusion in the CD booklet. I don’t normally experience writer’s block, but my work on these notes was excruciatingly slow. One reason is that… Read More ›
Upcoming Performances: Black Bayou Brass, Carrapatoso, and more
I have several performances coming up in February, March, and April, making for a busy but very exciting semester. On March 27th, I’ll be performing with Black Bayou Brass for our annual faculty recital at ULM. Our program will include two substantial multi-movement works, Jean-François Michel’s Suite for Trumpet, Horn and Trombone, and Anthony Plog’s… Read More ›
Monroe Symphony Orchestra: John Williams Spectacular
This weekend the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will present an all John Williams concert, featuring music from some of his most well-known film scores. You can see some of the titles in the image at right, and here’s a complete list. Superman March Call of the Champions E.T.: Adventures on Earth Jaws Harry Potter… Read More ›
Solo Bucket List
Over the past several years I’ve been compiling a “bucket list” of solo works that I have previously worked on, but never performed. Some of them are major works in the repertoire that for one reason or another I haven’t yet had the opportunity to perform, while others are less well known but still worthwhile…. Read More ›
Horn Ensemble Repertoire
This spring will mark the 6th season of the Northeast Louisiana Horn Ensemble, an ensemble made up of university and high school students, and community members. The group is a lot of fun to conduct, and we always have a good time putting together our programs. It’s one of the rare opportunities I get to… Read More ›
Holiday Break Practice Materials
I generally dial back my practice schedule over the Christmas and New Year holiday, unless there is a performance immediately following it. The physical and mental break is refreshing, but even more important is the extra time available to spend with family and friends. That being said, I’ve only gone one day this break without… Read More ›
