Trombone

On December 12/03/2017, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra hosted a unique and spectacular jazz concert at the Dr. Philips Center in Orlando Florida. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis spreads holiday cheer on its national Big Band Holidays tour. With soulful renditions of holiday classics, playful improvisation, and entertaining storytelling, they bring out the magic in such favorites as Count Basie’s “Jingle Bells,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” and Billie…

before. Two men one old and one that looked like he was in his 40’s, they were wearing Smithville green shirts. As the whole class sat down in a circle like we do every day they brought out a few instruments. The old man, Mr. Everman, took out a trombone…

Every day another struggle comes along it might be something small, but there will always be something that stands in the way of the future. In order to make dreams for the future become a reality people have to work. Work means always pursuing their dreams and never giving up on what they wanted. Dreams can change, but they will never come true if people do not true to accomplish them. Dr. James D. Hardy was a determined man that achieved anything he had his mind set on. He started at a young…

The allegro tune began with the sax, trumpet, and trombone, driven by the steady rhythmic pulse of piano, along with acoustic bass, drums and Latin percussion. The brisk tempo beat is the essence of today’s Latin music and Rodríguez was one of the artists that established it. It was apparent as I was listening…

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When thinking of a Classical music concert, the first thing that comes to mind is orchestra. That was not the case on the concert that I attended to. I was able to attend a small performance by a single musician from Juilliard 's school of performing arts. The musician performed works from notable composers such as: Robert Schumann, Leos Janacek and J.S Bach. The instrument of choice by the musician was a viola. The location was very discrete. I have been in school for over 6 months and I was…

Jazz term paper. The title of the Live Jazz Concert is “Brian Culbertson feat Michael Lington” As the Piano and the Trombone player, Brian Culbertson is one of the main performer that caught my attention as an audience. Not surprising at all, I’ve done some research toward him. Brian Culbertson was born Decatur, Illinois. He started playing piano at the age of 8, drums at 9, trombone at 10, bass in 7th grade. I think most people are like me are these ages, playing around everyday after school…

youtube.com/watch?v=JHGHKHCpE-s The William Tell Overture is scored for the following instruments: - piccolo - flute - two oboes (first or second oboe doubles a cor anglais) - two clarinets in A - two bassoons - 4 French horns - two trumpets - three trombones - timpani - triangle - bass drum -…

Listening to a composed jazz band is very entertaining. When members are well practiced, it obviously shows in their performance. However, a “ jazz performance” is composed of many different aspects including: accuracy of written sheet music, tone, articulation of notes, interaction with audience, and especially improvisation skills. Jazz improvisation is one of most important aspects of jazz. It is incredible to hear a musician composing on the spot. Creating quality self-made melodies based…

in the office and I saw the band director Mr. Jefferey come in. As he clocked in, I continued to sit there. He walked over to me and said “Fefe you know how to play an instrument .” I said “yes” “what do you play” said Mr. Jefferey . I replied “Trombone”. So he looked at me and said “oh really ,you get down with the T-bone ? I responded “I know how to play a little bit “, so he said “follow me “. We left the office and went to the band room. I was nervous I didn't know what people would say…