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 -

KORG's Modwave synth isn't even out yet, but CDM sonic wizard-at-large Francis Preve was one of the people making sounds for it. Time to go 20,000 leagues under the sea with this monster wavetable hardware.The post Inside KORG’s Modwave – sound…
- 3 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 4:34pm -

Berlin's CTM Festival "Transformation" is online now to tune in anywhere in the world, featuring unique online features, audiovisual shows, talks, and more, with events through the end of the month.The post CTM Festival is live now, from anywhere (n…
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MIDI Polyphonic Expression, once considered exotic, is now in favorite tools like Ableton Live 11, Xfer Serum, and Arturia Pigments. So where to get started? Our friends at Sensel just made a handy free preset pack.The post Here’s a free pack to g…
- 4 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 1:21pm -

It's a procedural visuals dream team. It's what would have happened if Darth Vader and Leia actually teamed up and overthrew the Emperor. (Come on, you know you wondered.) And if you're curious why, there's a free talk.The post Chocolate and peanut…
- 4 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 10:18am -

Let's get KORGanized, because the Japanese maker dropped a whole lot of synth news at once. Wave-which now? Reissue? Here it is all in one place.The post All the KORG synth news: mini ARP modular, a reissued classic, more wavetables… appeared firs…
- 5 days ago, 20 Jan 21, 1:02pm -

It's on iOS. It's on Mac. It's on Nintendo Switch. And now KORG's all-in-one studio of synth, drum machine, and production toys is coming to VR.The post KORG Gadget music studio is coming to VR appeared first on CDM Create Digital Music.
- 5 days ago, 20 Jan 21, 8:43am -

KORG announced today that they're working on a drum machine that's part analog, part hybrid - but crucially, that also supports the 'logue architecture so you can load your own oscillators. It'll be a mod-able drum machine.The post KORG drumlogue: i…
- 5 days ago, 20 Jan 21, 7:47am -

One Moog modular runs everywhere (nearly) on the current Apple ecosystem, so your patches go gracefully from Big Sur Mac (M1 or Intel) to iPad to iPhone. The post Moog’s Model 15 modular now runs on macOS Big Sur, iPad, iPhone, and M1 Macs appeare…
- 5 days ago, 19 Jan 21, 6:15pm -

It's cute and small, it's affordable, and now it's getting more packed into it, in collaboration with boutique maker Noise Engineering. Here's a look at what's new in Arturia's free 3.0.x firmware update to their MicroFreak synth.The post Everything…
- 6 days ago, 19 Jan 21, 12:10pm -

"MIDI" the word has become almost part of culture at large. But with MIDI 2.0 arriving, the MIDI Association decided it needs a new look - and sound.The post MIDI has a slick new brand identity, courtesy Pentagram, in time for 2.0 appeared first on…
- 7 days ago, 18 Jan 21, 1:29pm -

A long fascination with life on the margins has inspired photographs of Paris’s ‘banlieusards’ and a film made in jail
- 2 days ago, 23 Jan 21, 12:00am -

Traditional instruments set to sound effects create a sense of huge elemental drama
- 3 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 1:00pm -

The TikTok star’s debut album has a lurid, catchy energy but the quality is patchy
- 3 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 12:00pm -

This compilation album focuses on the middle ground between two reigning genres of 1980s Japan
- 3 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 4:00am -

The saxophonist’s new album unpicks American standards with a magical blend of sax and guitar
- 3 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 3:00am -

This seductive disc brings the composer’s rarely played chamber works alongside a late masterpiece
- 3 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 1:00am -

The Belfast duo expand their sweeping brand of dance music in a new album
- 3 days ago, 22 Jan 21, 12:00am -

The acquisitive song royalty fund shows no sign of shifting tempo.
- 4 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 9:06am -

Katy Perry, Bruce Springsteen and John Legend were among the highlights of a show that invoked sunshine and dawn
- 4 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 8:54am -

London-listed group also scoops up Metallica producer’s catalogue as frenetic pace of acquisitions continues
- 4 days ago, 21 Jan 21, 7:10am -

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 -

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- 40 days ago, 16 Dec 20, 10:33am -

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- 56 days ago, 30 Nov 20, 4:41pm -

At Automattic, we're proud to create a space for transgender people to tell their stories.
- 66 days ago, 20 Nov 20, 11:00am -

Are you new to blogging, and do you want step-by-step guidance on how to publish and grow your blog? Learn more about our new Blogging for Beginners course and get 50% off through December 10th.
- 87 days ago, 30 Oct 20, 12:04pm -

Initially conceived as a theme for podcasting, Spearhead is a blank canvas for all types of content creators and fully supports the latest multimedia blocks.
- 88 days ago, 29 Oct 20, 12:44pm -

Join a free webinar on Thursday, November 5, to learn tips on using P2, a tool for team and group collaboration.
- 89 days ago, 28 Oct 20, 1:31pm -

Pianists, aged between 20 and 29 and representing 28 countries, have been carefully selected to compete in the first ever Virtual International First Round, taking place in London, Berlin, Paris, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, New York, 6-10 April 2021  …
- 39 mins ago, 25 Jan 21, 4:19am -

It can come as quite a shock to encounter a professional musician outside of their natural home of the concert hall. Generally, our only contact with them, as audience members, may be a brief conversation in the green room after a concert or at a pos…
- 7 days ago, 18 Jan 21, 8:38am -

I create in order to learn; there has not ever been a piece of music that I have composed without the wish to discover something and develop my artistry.
- 13 days ago, 11 Jan 21, 8:30pm -

As musicians (and human beings in general), we should always try to retain that thirst for knowledge and childlike inquisitiveness of the beginner student, unburdened by preconceptions and past experiences
- 18 days ago, 7 Jan 21, 9:31am -

Unlike other composers with anniversaries, Beethoven scarcely needs to be reassessed or re-evaluated. There is simply no getting away from the fact that this is music of genius
- 24 days ago, 1 Jan 21, 7:10am -

Soon after the first UK lockdown began in March 2020, videos began appearing online of people playing their pianos in their homes. Often these home performances – more playing for oneself than for others – were prefaced by an apology for the poor…
- 25 days ago, 30 Dec 20, 8:04pm -

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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