Focus

This is the section where I intend to post a variety of articles from time to time expanding on various subjects not discussed in detail on other parts of this website. Check back regularly to read the latest one!

The Veteran's Band Does it again
(reposted on February 1, 2006)

Wessex Band Summer School
(Posted on August 21, 2004)

Planning a concert
(posted on April 24, 2004)

Interview with Francis McBeth
(posted on February 9, 2004)

Developing China's National Symphony Orchestra
(posted on November 29, 2003)

Band Camp: US style
(posted on October 25, 2003)

Hints on articulation from Adam Frey Master Class
(posted on August 16, 2003)

Will you play this well when you're 80?
(posted on August 2, 2003)

Music from the Hearts 2003: A review
(posted on July 14, 2003)

Interview with outgoing chairman of Singapore's Nanyang Technological University Symphonic Band
(posted on July 13, 2003)

Saxophone playing from non-saxophonists
(posted on May 24, 2003)

What to look for when buying a second-hand brass instrument
(posted on May 17, 2003)

Are Musicians more moody and prone to suicide than other people?
(posted on May 10, 2003)

Trombone playing for non-trombonists
(posted on May 3, 2003)

The seven deadly sins
(posted on April 26, 2003)

Tempo traps for the unwary
(posted on April 19, 2003)

Vibrato: Should you use it? If so, what is the best method?
(posted on April 12, 2003)

Future articles will cover subjects such as the following:

 
  1. Double and triple tonguing: Some problems and solutions
  2. Coping with technically difficult passages
  3. Trouble shooting for brass instruments
  4. Trouble shooting for woodwinds
  5. Trumpets and cornets
  6. And many more!