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The Plau Concerto is one of my favorite tuba conce The Plau Concerto is one of my favorite tuba concertos, but the third movement has always felt a little incomplete for me - and screams to have a cadenza added to it. This is the cadenza I wrote when I played the piece with the @nwsymphony a few years ago - and you can hear it on the album too! Audio/Video: @atlas_arts_media Mastering: @codyengstromaudio
When I was imagining what pieces to put on this al When I was imagining what pieces to put on this album, I knew I wanted to arrange something by George Walker; his writing takes elements from other American composers but doesn’t shy away from dark and heavy harmonies and textures - a key element of his music. His “Lament” is part of his “Nine Songs for Voice and Piano”. Tuba players: if you’re looking for a big tuba piece that gets low ⬇️⬇️, check this one out! Full video and link to purchase arrangement in bio! 100% of profits made from this arrangement will be donated back to the Black Artists Fund. Audio/Video: @atlas_arts_media Mastering: @codyengstromaudio Piano: Yoko Yamada
When I heard @composer_cait's "Golden Hour" for th When I heard @composer_cait's "Golden Hour" for the first time (first performed by @reederhorn), it really stopped me in my tracks - Cait's music is filled with optimism and accessible harmonic language, making it really enjoyable to listen to and play. I asked her to rework it for tuba and piano and she has been such a joy to work with. (And plus she's 🇨🇦!!) The piece really ties a lot of themes of the album together for me, making it the natural choice for the album title. Check out her music if you’re not familiar with her work. Full video and link to purchase this piece in bio! Audio/Video: @atlas_arts_media Mastering: @codyengstromaudio Piano: Yoko Yamada
Thanks for all the album love! After more than a y Thanks for all the album love! After more than a year in the oven, I can't believe this thing is out. Check out a video of one of my favorite tracks on the album, Shostakovich's Waltz No. 2 - a piece that many people likely heard for the first time after binge watching Bridgerton (which feels like years ago 🙃) Full video and link to purchase arrangement in bio! Audio/Video: @atlas_arts_media Mastering: @codyengstromaudio Piano: Yoko Yamada
🚨 NEW ALBUM ALERT 🚨 If one of your New Year 🚨 NEW ALBUM ALERT 🚨 If one of your New Years resolutions was to listen to more tuba, you’re in luck: my first solo album “Golden Hour” is now available on all streaming services! This project really began to take shape when I ascertained exactly what I wanted to (and could) contribute to the already crowded current day musical landscape. The album features a few of my own compositions and arrangements, a commission by the fantastic @composer_cait (whose piece the album is named after 🇨🇦), and a few pieces that I believe to be cornerstones of the classical tuba canon. I’m grateful to several people who played roles in bringing this to life: Recording: @atlas_arts_media Mastering: @codyengstromaudio Album art and design: @li_chrisa Let me know what you think - link in bio!
JUST RELEASED! Tuba players, looking for something JUST RELEASED! Tuba players, looking for something new to practice? Ilan Morgenstern (@ilanbone @imbrassworks) have just what you need. Brass Tracks is a comprehensive (over 120 pages!) approach to fundamentals with MP3 backing tracks. If you’re looking for a way to bring some fun back to your practice session, this is it. (If anything, buy to see hilariously accurate caricatures of @ilanbone and I) The book also emphasizes cross training on both CC tuba and F tuba - making it one of the most complete approaches to fundamentals on the market. Available now as a digital download from @imbrassworks. Link in bio!
A year ago today, in a time marked by very few opp A year ago today, in a time marked by very few opportunities to be on stage, I played a show with the @canadianbrass in Michigan - as expected, the brass were welcoming, kind and sounded incredible. Next month (November 12th), they’re releasing a new album of songs written by great Canadian artists like Drake, Deadmau5 and Rush arranged by @b.ride.music, and I’m grateful to have joined them on a few tracks. Check out the first single (Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen) on your favorite streaming platform! (In the photo I’m helping @chuckbach execute his famous 360 degree tuba spin in Tuba Tiger Rag, even though he absolutely didn’t need my help and does it every show on his own)
26.2, $1400 donated to @hopefortheday, and survive 26.2, $1400 donated to @hopefortheday, and survived my first marathon ✔️✔️✔️ Great day at the @chimarathon!
Tuba/Euphonium players: looking for somewhere to s Tuba/Euphonium players: looking for somewhere to study next year? Consider applying to the University of Memphis! Significant scholarships available, including a graduate assistantship (graduate brass quintet) and an undergraduate brass quintet fellowship. DM me for more info!
30th birthday eurotrip 📸 dump! 🇮🇹🇫🇷 30th birthday eurotrip 📸 dump! 🇮🇹🇫🇷🇨🇭
Most people know I'm from Canada, and although the Most people know I'm from Canada, and although there are several terrific things about the land of the north, it can sometimes feel like you're on an island if you're trying to pursue music professionally or as a hobby. Growing up, it was sometimes difficult knowing how to progress on my instrument without spending a lot of money on lessons and travel. Thanks to grants from the @mbartscouncil and the @canada.council, I've created a new video series called "Tuba Tutorials", which are mini-lessons up to 30 minutes in length covering some of the most popular pieces of tuba solo literature. The first four episodes (covering the Hindemith Sonata, Penderecki Capriccio, Plau Concerto and Casterede Sonatine) are now available on my website (link in bio)! If you're a student looking for a way to start learning these pieces or a teacher looking for some fresh ideas, check these out!
Not a better practice room view on earth 🏔🌎 Not a better practice room view on earth 🏔🌎
One the perks that my patrons on @patreon have is One the perks that my patrons on @patreon have is the ability to request an arrangement every month - this heartbreaker by @billieeilish was the pick for June. Link in bio if you’re interested in getting some new tunes to play this summer!
A snippet of a new piece of mine for tuba and pian A snippet of a new piece of mine for tuba and piano called Wisp, based on something I would play whenever there was a piano around (much to the dismay of close friends and family) Sheet music and full video in bio! 🙏🏻
A year ago, giving seminars about the importance o A year ago, giving seminars about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention was just a passion project. Fast forward to now, and I'm so grateful that all these institutions and groups (and their gracious faculty/staff!) have given me a platform to speak about something I'm so passionate about, but that isn't addressed nearly enough.
Coffee with a couple of giants today ☕️☀️🕶
Thanks for the photos, @stephaniepana! Thanks for the photos, @stephaniepana!
Thinking about Chick Corea today and his incredibl Thinking about Chick Corea today and his incredible contributions to our art form. Grateful to @rchenemy for arranging this great chart a few years back.
Even though flowers aren't blooming in most places Even though flowers aren't blooming in most places in February, this time of year always reminds me of the Flower Duet from Delibes' Lakme. Thanks to my friends Gene Pokorny (@csomusicians, @chicagosymphony) and @johnwilsonpianist (@sfsymphony, @sandiegosymphony @milwsymphorch) for being willing to put this together with me. Arrangement available in bio!
Do not like bell covers but do like getting to pla Do not like bell covers but do like getting to play with people again 😀 pc: @mattduboff
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