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Beautiful Alto Trombone Playing
Really beautiful alto trombone playing! Added the following two clips to the 18th Century Timeline of Michael Mulcahy’s solo premiere with the Chicago Symphony, playing Leopold Mozart’s Concerto.
Mulcahy’s alto playing encompasses many of the best elements writers have histor...
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Where’s Waldo? Find the 3 Trombonists!
I recently added the below caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century–first half). Rather than make it easy here and include the details that clearly show the three trombonists, as a little challenge, I am only including the wide view of the ceiling. See i...
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Part II of Trombone in Parades
Added Part II (of II) of The Trombone in Parades to HubPages. It covers trombone activity in processions from the 17th through the 19th centuries–more than 25 processions ranging from royal and religious processions to military processions, Beethoven’s funeral procession being...
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The Trombone in Parades
Added another article, Trombone History: The Trombone in Parades, 15th and 16th Centuries, to HubPages. It’s the first of a two-part series on the trombone in processions throughout history. Check it out here.
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Vote for Trombone Article on HubPages
Not sure what to make of this, or why they would want to feature a trombone article, but I got the notice shown below today from HubPages. So, if you get a minute and you’re so inclined, I would love a vote (you go to the second link–Entertainment and Media). Thanks!
We’re ha...
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Trombone in Concert Scenes from the Early 17th Century
I recently added the first image/entry shown below to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century–first half). The painting is noteworthy for three reasons, in my opinion: 1) the performers appear to be upper-class, 2) the trombonist is female, and 3) it bears at least a passin...
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College Music Professor: Among the Best and the Worst
Not long ago, Money Magazine ranked college professor as #3 among the Best Jobs in America. Now comes this interesting study by Payscale, Inc., showing music as one of the worst-paying college degrees. Not a contradiction, necessarily (there are numerous aspects of both s...
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Trombone History: 41 Images of Angel Trombonists
Added an article, Angel Trombonists Throughout History: 41 Images, to HubPages. The pictures span from the 15th century through the 18th century and include many not generally known in the “trombone world.” Check out the article here.
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Females in Trombone History, 1500-1900
Added another new article, Females in Trombone History, 1500-1900, to HubPages. Lots of interesting info and images. You can find it here.
Along similar lines, I also added the following to the 19th century (2nd half) of the Trombone History Timeline:
1873—Leipzig, Germ...
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The Sound of the Sackbut
Added a new article, Sound Qualities of the Early Trombone: 20 Primary Sources, to HubPages. It’s a little collection of some interesting eyewitness descriptions of the instrument. Check it out here.
