Anywho, my Harbor Brass Choir is preparing for our performance at the Junior Solo & Ensemble Competition here in the Northwestern Puget Sound region, and I've decided to bring back the Harbor Brass March No. 1 again, since the kids loved it the last time. However, I needed to make a few adjustments. We have a couple less players this time, and without doubling the parts, the balance of the piece would just be off. So I made 8 individual parts (5 trumpets, 3 trombones) to be played by just one player, giving students their very own part to play. I re-orchestrated things to cover the balance issues. Also, I took it upon myself to record the piece again, using this new instrumentation.
You can click on this sentence to listen to it.
I am very, very proud of myself in this recording. The main reason is because of my playing on trumpet and trombone. Keep in mind: I am not a trumpeter or trombonist. I am a hornist. Sure, I am proficient at all brass instruments, but I'm nowhere near ability level on horn with any other instruments. I don't have nearly as easy of a time making things perfect on trumpet and trombone that I do on horn.
Well, at least, this is what I think. But I seem to have improved on trumpet and trombone, because I was able to produce some pleasing results. Now, mind you, my tone, particularly on trombone, is not the most ideal, but just the accuracy of the notes and tuning, and a solid articulation on them, is what I have accomplished.
So you can see why I'm proud. I'm a horn player.
Sorry, I don't mean to brag. But it doesn't hurt to feel good about something you did, y'know? Especially with all the negativity in this world.
So have a listen and enjoy. And thanks for doing so.
Take care and value music.