It was a crazy Spring Break at Rowan (Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival AND Northeast Horn Workshop on consecutive weekends) and for ABB (we also performed at The National Trumpet Competition) but we are glad to be back in classes for the 2nd half of the semester.   This morning I will take a few trumpet … Continue reading Welcome Back

Tonight (7:30-9:30) in Pfleeger Concert Hall, Ron Romm and Bob Sullivan will be in rehearsal with The Atlantic Brass Band in preparation for this weekend's performance at The National Trumpet Competition.   You can come listen! Also, The Northeast Horn Workshop is at Rowan this weekend.  Horns everywhere!!!  Registration opens at 1:00 on Friday.  Hope … Continue reading Ronald Romm and Robert Sullivan rehearse at Rowan + the NEHW is here this weekend!!!

What a wonderful performance by the Atlantic Youth Brass Band yesterday as part of The Mid-Atlantic Brass Band Festival at Rowan University.  You should all be very proud of your work and effort.  The coaches and I were very impressed.   I am looking forward to the next concert with AYBB in May.  Congratulations!

After seeing the post, Pete sent along some notes to consider as you play through his PDF. Rhythmic Articulation In this study you are practicing: Setting up to play (take mouthpiece off the lips during rest bars). Coordinating and controlling entrances with metronome. Subdivision. Rhythmic precision. Maintaining a clear and vibrant sound during articulated passages. … Continue reading Articulation Routine from Peter Bond (UPDATE)

Like the Atlantic Youth Brass Band on FB.    

Look no further than Jason Sulliman!  His website (found HERE) has some great advice and techniques. I have found these two, to be very helpful in my current projects but all of this stuff is excellent. This one on FAST PRACTICE is outstanding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9X4h-cY1uw This one on METRONOME PRACTICE is also excellent and will make your head hurt. … Continue reading Looking for Practice Techniques and Advice?

Wow check out the NEW ROWAN HOME PAGE!!!!Looks great!See everyone on Sunday for AYBB!

I am still sick and feeling the effects from 3 days of the flu. Therefore we will not have rehearsal today.Please let me know if you have any questions and I WILL see you next Sunday for rehearsal 4-5:30.Sorry!B-

Hope everyone is staying safe and practicing lots of long tones on their snow day(s).  Enjoy your time and we'll see you on Sunday for regular rehearsal.  If we get more snow (it is predicted for the weekend), and have to cancel rehearsal, I'll send you all an email.  Otherwise I'll see you Sunday at … Continue reading SNOW, SNOW, SNOW!!