KATE WOHLMAN BIO  A native of the United Kingdom, Kate began performing at an early age on piano, voice, and trumpet.  After spending five years as a chorister she gained a further scholarship to study tuba at Wells Cathedral School for her high sc…
- 20 Nov 13, 12:13pm -

It’s time to shine a light on a group of instruments with a long, proud and loud history, collectively known as Brass.   Sinfini Music Brass Spotlight They’ve been around since the Middle Ages; today they are accessible to everyone, from a teena…
- 23 Oct 13, 10:10am -

Classic Albums will be Restored & Remastered for CD, Digital and 10” & 12” Vinyl Release First Reissue Sets Debuts August, 27, 2013 Verse Music Group & Naxos of America are happy to announce the reissue of iconic 1950’s Jazz catalog, Bethlehe…
- 23 Oct 13, 9:56am -

    Greetings to fellow low brass musicians,   Till the end of 2013 , I will be presenting two more – 3- day seminars for tuba, euphonium, trombone- bass trombone at the GEA AKADEMIE-located in Schrem, Austria . They will take place at the begi…
- 23 Oct 13, 9:45am -

Tone Grafting by: Brad Edwards Here’s a practice trick that might be helpful.  Sometimes we get so wrapped up in playing a phrase that we lose sight of maintaining a good TONE on every note throughout the phrase.Sometimes, it helps to extract a…
- 13 Aug 13, 10:06am -

By: Michael Attaway of Providence Brass   I can remember being in college pursuing a music degree, and I was scared to death of entering the music field. Why?  I knew that orchestra jobs are competitive, and I had no idea how to support myself outs…
- 7 Aug 13, 11:29am -

On November 16, 17 and 18, 2012 JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra performed the world premiere of Eric Ewazen’s Triple Concerto for Three Trombones and Orchestra featuring the trombone section of the BPO, Jonathan Lombardo and T…
- 11 Dec 12, 4:30pm -

Andy Scott’s Spirit of Mingus has been shortlisted for a British Composer Award 2012 in the Wind Band or Brass Band category. The work beat off stiff competition from some of the UK’s leading contemporary composers to make it on to the shortlist…
- 10 Dec 12, 2:17pm -

  This discussion was developed for horn students, but works well for all brass.  Sound is the first thing we notice and the last thing we remember about any performance.  Tone is the most important aspect of our playing.  Every note we play demo…
- 10 Dec 12, 2:03pm -

Anti-Mass, a chamber-jazz concept album by trumpeter/composer Erik Jekabson, features his String-tet playing music inspired by artwork from the DeYoung Museum in San Francisco. The impressive list of sideman includes Dayna Stephens, tenor sax;…
- 24 Sep 12, 11:53am -

Gamechanger Audio’s Motor Synth is a devastating industrial machine – with actual motors driving the sounds, all built in Latvia. Here’s everything you need to know about it, as this week is the end of its steep crowd funding discount. Electro-…
- 10 hours ago, 24 Jun 19, 9:48am -

Delaydelus 2 is a devilishly clever box that’s really two devices in one – it’s a sampler, and it’s a pitch-able delay with feedback. And the whole thing is patchable. Meet the latest from Daedelus and Dr. Bleep. Daedelus is the southern Cali…
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 1:04pm -

What better way to celebrate the solstice and Make Music Day / Fête de la Musique than with 100 hours of all the all stars from Warp Records? There is some serious stuff in this lineup: Boards of Canada’s first public outing since 2013’s Tomorro…
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 12:45pm -

PORTAL is a new granular synthesis effect plug-in from Output – and it lets you get into some serious mayhem across pitch, time, and synced tempo. Output’s stuff has generally delivered deep, cutting-edge, futuristic sounds with pretty, easy UIs,…
- 4 days ago, 20 Jun 19, 2:07pm -

Software modular VCV Rack just hit a major milestone – it’s now officially version 1.0, with polyphony, full MIDI, module browsing, multi-core support, and more. And since it’s a free and open platform, you don’t want to sleep on this. VCV an…
- 5 days ago, 19 Jun 19, 9:25am -

The modular world is replete with ideas – but what would a complete modular concept look like? Erica Synths’ Techno System is just that rare kind of concept, a modular made for dancefloors rather than chin scratching, and a total vision instead o…
- 6 days ago, 18 Jun 19, 2:21pm -

Drop the inane Spotify “chill” playlists, forget the meditation app that isn’t working … what you need to really feel some peace is the gorgeous new Christopher Willits outing, Sunset. He even suggests hitting play just as the sun starts to c…
- 6 days ago, 18 Jun 19, 11:55am -

It’s meant as a “spiritual successor,” say the creators – with both emulation of the classic E-mu sound and new features. But the SP 2400 in preorder still hope to bank off the renown of one of the most popular samplers ever, the genre-defini…
- 7 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 11:10am -

Sonarworks Reference 4.3 has a bunch of new features – more headphones, better performance, and it won’t blind you in a dark studio. The goal: make sure your mixes sound consistent everywhere. And with both high-end and consumer cans on the suppo…
- 7 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 9:56am -

Arturia’s V Collection 7 continues to expand as the go-to software library of every vintage synth you would ever want. But let’s focus on one new gem: the brilliant CZ-101 remake. First off, V Collection 7 is worth a look. Arturia keep making the…
- 10 days ago, 14 Jun 19, 3:50pm -

The piece features a panoply of characters, but Iain Bell’s music disappoints
- 8 hours ago, 24 Jun 19, 11:28am -

The choir is the star of this country house staging of Handel’s oratorio
- 8 hours ago, 24 Jun 19, 11:25am -

Though it had a perfunctory feel, the band’s London show was enlivened by Joe Walsh’s playing
- 10 hours ago, 24 Jun 19, 9:08am -

The song was a rare upbeat moment in the band’s repertoire of gothic dread
- 19 hours ago, 24 Jun 19, 12:00am -

The English singer-songwriter is the subject of a documentary charting the flux of fame and success
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 12:03pm -

Despite the long lay-off, the rock band show no sign of creakiness or loss of purpose
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 7:27am -

The artist’s low voice is slow and ruminative, framed by intertwined country-ish guitars
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 7:27am -

The opera singer explores the German art song in her latest disc
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 7:27am -

Londoners’ debut album includes stop-start, twisty songs held together skilfully
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 7:27am -

High-energy riffs feature in an album that balances strong guest contributions and ensemble subtlety
- 3 days ago, 21 Jun 19, 7:27am -

Dear Readers,Please note that Music Pro News will move from our current address (www.voiceanddrumnews.blogspot.com) to www.musicpronews.blogspot.comWe look forward to continuing to serve the DC theatre community!
- 9 Apr 16, 11:45pm -

Fast-talking professor Harold Hill arrives in River City, Iowa with a grand plan: to form the finest band America has ever seen! Despite the town’s enthusiasm, straightlaced librarian Marian Paroo smells a scam. Will Professor Hill and his lively y…
- 9 Apr 16, 8:35pm -

Olde Towne Carolers, the region’s foremost caroling company, is seeking talented singers for the 2016 holiday season. The caroling season runs from mid-November through the end of December. Gigs are primarily in eastern PA (Philly, Main Line, Leh…
- 9 Apr 16, 8:31pm -

We believe that the individuality and the expressivity of the singers is the most important aspect of an operatic production. Therefore the goal of our competition is to choose the singers that best exemplify this philosophy. Once the finalists are s…
- 5 Apr 16, 2:04pm -

Mid Atlantic Arts FoundationThe guidelines and online application for the next grant round of the French-American Jazz Exchange (FAJE) program are now available.Co-administered by FACE Foundation (French-American Cultural Exchange) and Mid Atlantic A…
- 2 Apr 16, 6:41pm -

Our next auditions are for Footloose April 11 & 12Who: See Character DetailsPRINCIPALS2 Women2 Teen Girls1 Man3 Teen BoysFEATURED3 Women3 Teen Boys1 ManENSEMBLESinging-dancing ensemble consisting of Townspeople and High School StudentsAuditions are l…
- 2 Apr 16, 6:36pm -

Established Northern Virginia Voice Studio is seeking a part time Beginning and AP music theory and sight singing / ear training instructor. We will be offering small classes for teens or adults, and private tutoring. Some materials will be provided;…
- 1 Apr 16, 5:46pm -

The Baltimore Choral Arts Society seeks a full-time Music Director to succeed its esteemed Music Director Tom Hall, in leading this critically-acclaimed professional chorus.Recognized as one of the nation's premier choruses, Baltimore Choral Arts per…
- 31 Mar 16, 8:54pm -

If you've ever wanted to strut you stuff on the Corny Collins Show, today is your lucky day! NBC and Telsey + Company just announced that there will be an open call to cast HAIRSPRAY LIVE!'s young leading lady. Check out the details below!Wanna Be In…
- 29 Mar 16, 4:39pm -

Capitol Opera Richmond is looking for singers for an original Filipino opera sung in Tagalog entitled "Noli mi tangere" (or "Touch me not.") It is the only Filipino opera in Tagalog based on the story of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. "N…
- 29 Mar 16, 4:34pm -

There’s plenty of doom and gloom when it comes to songwriters struggling in today’s rapidly evolving music industry, but it’s not all bad news. One especially bright spot is the free analytic tools many streaming platforms are now giving to art…
- 4 Sep 18, 9:00am -

Much of what goes on in the music industry now happens over computer and smartphone screens. From bands submitting their music to blogs and playlists to listeners streaming songs, like many other aspects of modern life, music is now mostly being hear…
- 30 Aug 18, 9:00am -

There’s no doubt that today’s music industry is fiercely competitive. Because an insane amount of new music comes out each and every day, it makes sense that musicians often adopt a winner-takes-all mentality when it comes to promoting and advoca…
- 28 Aug 18, 8:00am -

Most of us don’t need to be convinced of the perks of travel. But have you ever thought about the lasting impact it can have on your music career? Think about it—new places, new faces, new opportunities, new connections—it’s ripe with prospec…
- 23 Aug 18, 9:00am -

Writing good lyrics is a difficult craft to master, and with every generation of brilliant lyricists, it seems to become harder to follow in the footsteps of the greats. But every great lyricist started somewhere – and becoming a good lyricist, lik…
- 22 Aug 18, 9:00am -

The idea of a band focusing their energy on writing and releasing singles instead of an EP or album wasn’t taken seriously a decade ago, but it’s now a strategy that countless artists are adopting. But while pumping out single after single has it…
- 21 Aug 18, 9:00am -

As we have previously discussed, the owner of the copyright in a work has certain exclusive rights in that work. Anyone who violates the exclusive rights of the copyright owner is an infringer of that copyright. To establish copyright infringement, y…
- 16 Aug 18, 9:00am -

Though bands have had the ability to share anything and everything with their fans in real time for years now, many of them still haven’t figured out what’s worth posting and what should be held back. Some bands adopt a philosophy of complete ope…
- 15 Aug 18, 9:00am -

When you first learned how to play an instrument, curiosity was unavoidable. Since you didn’t know what you were doing, you had questions that could only be answered with experimentation, trial and error, and failure. You set out to answer those qu…
- 14 Aug 18, 9:00am -

Yardij at Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY South Florida alt-rock band, Yardij recently caught the attention of the promoters at Forecastle Festival in Louisville, KY where they were selected to play through one of our opportunities. We spoke to…
- 10 Aug 18, 9:00am -

Seattle is the biggest city in Washington where music has a rich history with different genes. Over the years, Seattle music has played a major role in developing the history of Washington’s music as well with genres such as grunge is hugely popula…
- 27 Mar 15, 1:48am -

When it comes to enjoying love songs, many seem to have wondered how in the world someone writes about this weird feeling. On the other hand, some people just pick the beat right away and get emotionally attached to the song. Well, both of these stat…
- 24 Aug 13, 9:29am -

We all know how famous Japandroids are and there is not much to say about them as the band has delivered some of the best songs in recent years. They are Canadian band from Vancouver, British Columbia whose focus is on rock genre. Established in 2006…
- 15 Jun 12, 3:23am -

Don’t Believe In The Greater Good?  Well, it’s high time you start. If it wasn’t for seemingly endless dark Icelandic winters with only 5 hours between sunrise and sunset the one would never experience one of the most inspiring musical scenes…
- 3 Dec 11, 1:39am -

Hitting the highway this summer? No road trip is complete without those killer songs that get everyone in the adventurous mood. This selection is the perfect playlist for your next adventure. 1. “Road to Nowhere” by Talking Heads The best part of…
- 27 Oct 11, 3:38am -

From last year when Drew Grow had an accident and gears were stolen every week, I too did had medical mishaps. However, I have received some overwhelming support from the local musicians, organization, and most importantly from the music fans. On Sat…
- 22 Sep 11, 1:44am -

Before setting up your home recording studio ask yourself two questions: 1. Do I need a professional studio or a beginner’s one? 2. How much (money) is too much and when cheap is too cheap? If indecisive, opt for the middle ground. Why? If you are…
- 8 Jun 11, 10:14am -

Columbia City Theater in Seattle is an historic theatre with some of the finest singers and artists have graced its stage. Built in 1917 in an obscure location (back in the 1920s, the location was not convenient), Columbia City Theater has reopened a…
- 4 Sep 10, 11:29am -

If we look around us, we will find that things are changing at amazing rates. In this revolutionising era, even simple things such as a ceiling fan do not seem to be left out. Therefore, it is our job to stay updated with the latest trends and innova…
- 14 Aug 10, 3:06am -

It is a common mistake to assume that all great music is made in The United States or Asia. Here is a list of seven European singers who have achieved international success. 1. Björk Born in 1965, BjörkGuðmundsdóttir has enjoyed a four-decade lon…
- 3 May 10, 3:39am -

Advice. There’s an utter buggerload of it out there on the internet. Some of it wonderful, but a worrying amount of it utterly useless that never gets to any real crux of the issue and is simply masquerading as click bait for advertising revenue or…
- 23 Oct 15, 5:05am -

By Patrick – follow me on Twitter 2014 is drawing to a close and like a survivalist counting tins of corned beef we have been checking and re-checking all the syncs we have licensed over the past twelve months. What a year it has been with an unpr…
- 11 Dec 14, 12:43pm -

As part of Fund Your Future we’ve teamed up with Miloco Studios to offer one of our artists the chance to win a two day recording session so who better to give advice on the do’s and don’ts than Matt Lawrence, the Grammy Award winning producer,…
- 9 Dec 14, 5:44am -

According to ABBA, money is a thing of hilarity if you are lucky enough to have plenty of it in the first place, but as the majority of artists I know are yet to have written enough über hits to fill a musical and then some on top; it appears to be…
- 19 Nov 14, 5:30am -

It’s the penultimate podcast of 2014 and, unsurprisingly, we have yet more rather brilliant new music for you. It’s a tried & tested format by now so why change it, eh? If you don’t discover your new favourite song in this episode we’ll refun…
- 3 Nov 14, 10:49am -

So what is PPL? (also known as ‘neighbouring rights')PPL is an income stream that is split between two parties;1) The master rights ownerSo, traditionally (oh that word in these blogs, hey?), the master rights owner is the record label,…
- 19 Aug 14, 12:21pm -

The kids are off school. They need entertaining *constantly* (seriously; what's that about? Why can't they just have a nice sit down for a while?) so here's an hour of music to keep them occupied as you get some alone time with a cup of tea which has…
- 14 Aug 14, 12:54pm -

June. The World Cup, Wimbledon and, as this podcast is uploaded into the world, it's only bloody sunny as well isn't it?! WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE I TELL YOU!!! With all these amazing things happening you're going to need a soundtrack to go with your…
- 18 Jun 14, 5:19am -

Fifty months ago a simple man with a simple idea coupled with a simple vocabulary sat down to record the debut Sentric Music podcast. It was a farcical affair back then, but after 49 more attempts we arrive here, in May 2014, with this; the 50th Sent…
- 15 May 14, 6:39am -

Easter is here, you've got to entertain the kids/nieces/nephews/cousins/grandchildren and you simply can't watch any more Peppa Pig for fear of insanity. Stick them in front of SoundCloud for 57 minutes and give them an education in new music
- 15 Apr 14, 8:21am -

Music seems to be everywhere, from cafés, pubs and restaurants to shops, hotels and stations, leaking out of other people’s headphones and earbuds, and more recently in banks and even the waiting room of my doctors’ surgery. We joke about muzak,…
- 14 hours ago, 24 Jun 19, 5:40am -

Kevin Daniel Cahill’s ‘Future Relics’ is an admirably coherent statement, demonstrating how one’s own work can successfully reflect many sides to the same person.
- 2 days ago, 22 Jun 19, 8:30am -

The Stabat Mater, a Medieval hymn which portrays Mary’s suffering as Christ’s mother during his Crucifixion, has been set to music by numerous composers, most notably Pergolesi, Schubert, Dvořák, Pärt and Macmillan. In this new setting, Pietà…
- 3 days ago, 22 Jun 19, 6:24am -

I’d like to think that I am able to bring some insight into every composer that I choose to perform. If I don’t feel an empathy with a composer or piece, I prefer not to play it
- 5 days ago, 20 Jun 19, 5:15am -

Guest post by Caroline Bjälstam I can imagine that an Artistic Director receives hundreds of proposals per day from artist managers like me around the world, wanting their artist to perform in that beautiful concert hall. Many emails are probably n…
- 7 days ago, 17 Jun 19, 10:00am -

Asynchrony is a general term which is used to describe playing notes in a separated or not-quite-together fashion where they are written as if they should normally be played at the same time in the score
- 10 days ago, 15 Jun 19, 6:00am -

Have you ever been in that situation where you’re desperately panning a track but just can’t seem to find the best place for it? Here’s one trick that can save you some serious hair-pulling: Set your stereo bus temporarily to mono. Pan the trac…
- 4 Sep 16, 3:39pm -

Eric uses all bands of his EQ to achieve an incredible, musical Motown sound with just one mic.
- 27 Apr 13, 4:41am -

Dave Grohl loves analog recordings but, unfortunately, the CD release has fallen prey to "The Loudness Wars".
- 8 Mar 13, 6:40am -

I've spent some time customizing Reaper to iron out what I consider to be the big kinks it its editing
- 3 Mar 13, 4:40am -

Dan Connor releases a new mini-LP called "The Return of Agency".
- 3 Mar 13, 1:06am -

Useful website that aggregates information on the dynamics of various album releases as submitted by users.
- 29 Oct 12, 4:22am -

Albini's beautifully opinionated approach to recording is perhaps most evident recording drums, capturing the instrument in an authentic way.
- 30 Apr 12, 12:56am -

A brilliant video on mic placement & axis positioning for recording metal guitars.
- 15 Apr 12, 7:56pm -

If you absolutely must mix with headphones, here are some tips to help avoid the biggest mistakes people make.
- 26 Mar 12, 10:17pm -

Today I read an excellent writeup on the tribulations of distributing music at “HD” quality like 192khz/24bit. In his writeup he goes over some of the very things I’ve brought up in the past: harmonic distortion introduced by ultrasonic frequen…
- 6 Mar 12, 4:13pm -