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…
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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…
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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…
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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 -

Patterning 2 from Olympia Noise Co is coming, and it's going to be awesome. You can pre-order the new app which will be available from 31 July and is already at a special priceThe post Patterning 2 is coming, and it’s going to be awesome appeared…
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FL Studio aka Fruity Loops has hit a version the developers are dubbing FL Studio 20. At age 20, the software still includes lifetime free updates – and a bunch of new features, including freezing of audio, and Hell freezing over. The “Hell freez…
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IceGear Instruments have released their latest synth for iOS, Kronecker the clockwork synthesizer, that has a mechanism to rhythmically trigger sounds like a rhythm machineThe post IceGear Instruments release their latest synth – Kronecker the clo…
- 1 day ago, 21 May 18, 7:02pm -

FAC brings a new iOS app to the mobile world. FAC Envolver brings envelope following to iOS AUv3 hosts and detects of the contour of the input signal and output of the envelope via MIDI CCThe post FAC Envolver brings envelope following to iOS AUv3 h…
- 2 days ago, 20 May 18, 5:54pm -

Bram Bos brings their latest iOS AUv3 FX, Perforator, for creating rhythmic patterns from pads, strings, and drones. They've created a truly innovative set of iOS apps that give users the ability to generate almost any kind of rhythmic texture from a…
- 2 days ago, 20 May 18, 11:01am -

To master sound design, no technology can top your own hearing. That’s the message from Francis Preve, who gave a gripping talk at Ableton Loop. Now we’ve got video – and more discussion. Nothing is sacred – not even the vaunted TB-303 filter…
- 4 days ago, 18 May 18, 10:55am -

Stereo Modulator is a new AUv3 effect converting mono sound to stereo, with adjustable width and optional stereo modulationThe post Stereo Modulator is a new AUv3 effect converting mono sound to stereo appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music.
- 5 days ago, 17 May 18, 6:07pm -

After years of somewhat similar wheels and pads and keys that wiggle, we’re finally seeing the ability to get physically expressive with sound in new ways. The Expression E Touché is one of the most compelling cases of that – but to understand,…
- 5 days ago, 17 May 18, 12:54pm -

Performing voltages. The notion is now familiar in synthesis – improvising with signals – but what about the dance between noise and image? Artist Oliver Dodd has been exploring the audiovisual modular. Integrated sound-image systems have been a…
- 6 days ago, 16 May 18, 12:58pm -

Moog’s Mother line have all had patch cables. Now, the Grandmother adds something else – keys. Oh, and a heck of a lot of colors. We talked to Moog to get the inside scoop on the new Grandmother. Patch-ability is all the rage these days. There’…
- 7 days ago, 15 May 18, 12:51pm -

An ambitious adaptation of Heiner Müller’s avant-garde plays
- 6 hours ago, 22 May 18, 12:57pm -

Nothing was shirked in the tenor’s performance of Strauss’s Four Last Songs
- 6 hours ago, 22 May 18, 12:55pm -

Annilese Miskimmon’s production sets the opera in the aftermath of the second world war
- 1 day ago, 21 May 18, 1:19pm -

All the elments were in perfect balance in this joint performance
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The young Lithuanian’s programme was met — for the most part — with boisterous enthusiasm
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Half a century on, the Pink Floyd drummer goes back to the band’s psychedelic roots
- 1 day ago, 21 May 18, 10:57am -

YouTube Music will seek to break the ‘duopoly’ with paid-for subscription
- 2 days ago, 20 May 18, 9:24am -

The song took on a life independent of The Doors, with covers by Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Will Young and many others
- 4 days ago, 18 May 18, 1:25pm -

Although Simon Rattle was missing, there were star performances among the six soloists
- 4 days ago, 18 May 18, 1:03pm -

The forerunners of hip-hop return with an account of the meaning of blackness set to dub reggae
- 4 days ago, 18 May 18, 11:38am -

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 nothing quite like the feeling of gearing up to release a new album. All the adrenaline, excitement, and anticipation of the last several months coming to fruition—it can be tempting to just release it on a whim, eager to get it out to th…
- 10 hours ago, 22 May 18, 9:00am -

You’ve written an amazing song and now you’re ready to record. Whether you’re a solo act or part of a band, recording electric guitar or acoustic, there are many things to consider before hitting the record button. From obvious points such as p…
- 6 days ago, 16 May 18, 9:15am -

Unless the music you make is purely instrumental, the tone, felling, and narrative of the lyrical content in your songs is most likely going to be an important part of your musical identity. Depending on the kind of music you make, you might not thin…
- 7 days ago, 15 May 18, 9:00am -

Crowdfunding is an excellent way to promote new music and to help fund it at the same time. Platforms designed to reach friends, family and fans make it easy for artists to reach out to their community and ask for their help in turning a musical visi…
- 12 days ago, 10 May 18, 9:00am -

After your band has written and recorded a song, who actually owns the song? This simple question does not necessarily have a simple answer. How many people were involved in the writing process? Were there other people involved in the recording proce…
- 13 days ago, 9 May 18, 9:00am -

If you’re at all serious about trying to pursue a meaningful career in music, you most likely already know how important it is to tour and build connections on the road. Unless you’re remarkably lucky, fans and the music industry alike won’t st…
- 14 days ago, 8 May 18, 9:00am -

Skrizzy is a hip hop artist from L.A., who coined his own genre of music called Trill and B. He started performing and recording music at the age of 14. Skrizzy recently signed to Radar Live (who’ve worked with artists such as Buju Banton, Gucci Ma…
- 18 days ago, 4 May 18, 9:00am -

Eating meals exclusively delivered by gas stations and fast food restaurants on tour will make you sick after just a couple of days. But with profit margins on the road being so thin, buying three healthy meals from restaurants each day while touring…
- 19 days ago, 3 May 18, 9:00am -

An artist’s image has little to do with the music they make, but from the clothes a band wears in press photos to the artwork they’ve chosen for their albums. The visual aesthetic musicians choose to present to the world is a big deal when it com…
- 21 days ago, 1 May 18, 9:00am -

If you’ve just wrapped up a two-month tour with your band, taking a long break from music might sound like a good idea, but it could end up hurting your music career. Other than the lucky few musicians who’ve found ways to sustain themselves pure…
- 26 days ago, 26 Apr 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 -

London Orchestra Project Strauss: Metamorphosen Sunday 27 May 2018 at 19:30, LSO St Lukes, London, EC1 V 9NG The London Orchestra Project, a new venture where principal players from across London’s professional orchestras sit side-by-side with outs…
- 11 hours ago, 22 May 18, 8:47am -

I had a great time in December putting together music for my friend Honor’s wedding in Singapore. We met each other through an immersive theatre company called Punchdrunk, whose shows we have both been to multiple times – on three continents. The…
- 2 days ago, 20 May 18, 9:09am -

I am not what you call a loyal listener, I go through phases. However, the old masters seem to always make me stop and pay attention whenever I hear them: Guido Agosti, Shura Cherkassky, Vladimir Sofronitsky, Pablo Casals, Alfred Cortot, Benjamin Bri…
- 6 days ago, 17 May 18, 7:00am -

The Thoroughly Good Classical Music Podcast invites three people who play, listen or otherwise work in classical music to sit and discuss the subject they love. They’re unplanned conversations recorded as live, very nearly unedited, and more often…
- 7 days ago, 16 May 18, 4:25am -

Hugh Mather, the indefatigable director of concerts at St Mary’s Perivale in West London, introduces a major weekend festival of Chopin’s immortal piano music, and examines some of the rationale behind the festival. We are holding the St Mary’s…
- 8 days ago, 15 May 18, 6:30am -

At only 16, Lauren already seems fully formed as a musician, and throughout the competition she has displayed a level of artistry and musical maturity commensurate with a professional performer at least twice her age.
- 9 days ago, 14 May 18, 12:09am -

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…
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