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All-Adult Marching Band Keeps the Beat Going in Europe
PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, ORE. – Oregon’s marching band ambassadors, The Beat Goes On (TBGO), recently completed their first trip ... -
Trumpet Talk 101
Young trumpet players: Let’s talk shop! No matter how long you have been playing, it’s important to develop a solid ... -
Choosing a Horn
Tips by jazz trumpet player Chase Sanborn on how to compare different instrument models when buying a new horn. From ... -
Inquiring Minds
Amidst the advances and distractions of the electronic age, learning to play an instrument remains a slow and methodical process. ... -
Student Questionnaire
Here's a questionnaire for music students to make the most productive use of private lessons. By jazz trumpeter Chase Sanborn. ... -
The Brass Buddy
By facilitating the draining of brass instruments, The Brass Buddy gives musicians an edge against the dreaded “band room smell.” ... -
Brass and Strings
On the surface string and brass instruments seem quite different, but dig a little deeper, and similarities appear. Jazz trumpeter ... -
Initial Attacks
Many players have difficulty with initial attacks, whether a single note or the first in a succession of notes. Coordinating ... -
The Slide Trumpet
Find out from brass instructor Chase Sanborn how the slide trumpet can be used as a learning tool. From Halftime ... -
Self-Eval
Find out how to evaluate each music student's overall abilities. By Chase Sanborn, jazz trumpeter, educator and author. From Halftime ... -
How Much Should You Practice (Part 1)
The “10,000 Hour Rule” states that achieving expertise in anything requires 10,000 hours of practice. I recently pondered whether this ... -
Efficiency vs. Brute Force
An efficient brass player converts each bit of air into lip vibration, producing maximum results for a given amount of ... -
Breathing Exercises
We all know how to breathe; it’s the very first and last things we do! Advanced control of the air ... -
Keep It Clean
Keeping your instrument and mouthpiece clean will improve both the performance and longevity of your instrument (and prevent you from ... -
Ask Questions
Students and teachers are partners with the same goal: You seek information; we have the information you seek (hopefully). Effectively ... -
Harness Your Air
Notes on a brass instrument are produced by a combination of air compression and lip compression. The balance can be ... -
Drum Corps Diary 2010: The Beginning
What are the day-to-day challenges of being a drum corps member? From the early aches and pains to unforeseen medial ... -
Key Fluency
Advice for brass players from Chase Sanborn. From Halftime Magazine, a print and online publication about the marching arts. -
Audition Advice
As aspiring music students anxiously prepare for university auditions, faculty members hope that talented and teachable young musicians will arrive ... -
Close Your Eyes
Tips for brass musicians from Halftime Magazine, a print publication about the marching arts. -
Stand Still
You should strive to reduce or eliminate extraneous body movement when playing your instrument. From Halftime Magazine, a print publication ... -
Bringing Music to Life
How does being in amarching band inspire you inyour life? In a co-sponsoredessay contest that celebratesthe release of the new ... -
Practice Perfect
Brass practice techniques from Chase Sanborn. From Halftime Magazine an print publication and online community about the marching arts. -
Listen and Learn
One of the first questions I ask a new trumpet student is: “Who do you listen to?” I’m amazed by ... -
Set a Musical Budget
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's recommendations for setting short- and long-term practice to help you achieve the next level ... -
Share Your Passion
Read about trumpet expert Chase Sanborn's experiences at the West Chester Trumpet Festival, and his take on how joining an ... -
What’s in a Mouthpiece?
The mouthpiece creates the crucial connection between body and instrument, transferring vibrations from your lips to the horn. Finding the ... -
Training with Tuners
Raise your hand if your band director stands in front of you with a tuner, calling out: “Flat! Push in!” ... -
The Military’s Best
Each branch of military has its own special band or bands, whose mission is to promote national pride and foster ... -
How They’re Made
Can you remember a time when you effortlessly fingered a new trumpet’s keys or jammed on a drum set using ...
