Monthly Archives: June 2015

Scott Hartman Slaloms Through “FIVE!” With 9 Years of Empire Brass and Rolf Smedvigimages

Posted on June 16, 2015 by David Brubeck

Scott Hartman is a trombonists trombonist, and musical to the core. In the debate between valves and slide that is often the brass quintet, Hartman has proven to be one of the slide’s most articulate and eloquent spokesmen. An impressive … Continue reading →

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Empire Brass Member Jeffrey Curnow Illustrates to “FIVE!” His Remembrances of The Empire Brass Quintet & Rolf Smedvigunnamed-1

Posted on June 13, 2015 by David Brubeck

Jeffrey Curnow has served as assistant principal trumpet with the Philadelphia Orchestra since the turn of the century, and preced that with six years as principal trumpet with the Dallas Symphony, and soloist. It is, perhaps, his 15 recordings and … Continue reading →

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Beat Boxing Bass Trombone! “Stereogram No. 6” By David William Brubeck DUO BRUBECK Featuring Mitch Farber

Posted on June 13, 2015 by David Brubeck

Here is DUO BRUBECK with our version of “Stereogram No. 6” by David William Brubeck. I added some chords, and Mitch added some riffs and a great solo. Enjoy! More DUO BRUBECK? Sure! c. 1999/2015 David William Brubeck All Rights … Continue reading →

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An Extraordinary Opportunity! Brand New, Never-Mounted Earl Williams Model 8/9 Bell For Salewidth="203"

Posted on June 10, 2015 by David Brubeck

An extraordinary opportunity has surfaced to purchase what is believed to be one of only 7 to 9 existing TN Earl Williams Model 8 bells, designated a model 9 if connected to an f-attachment. One of the same stock model … Continue reading →

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“FIVE!” Ken Amis AND Ron Barron (!) Musical Bookends of The Empire Brass QuintetMarc Reese with Empire

Posted on June 8, 2015 by David Brubeck

As the musical world continues to mourn the loss of one of its brass treasures, Rolf Smedvig, two book ends of his professional life have agreed to share some of their thoughts. An International soloist, principal trombonist of the Boston … Continue reading →

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International Euphonium and Tuba Festival To Feature Distinguished Faculty, And The MDC Kendall Campus Student Brass Quintet

Posted on June 6, 2015 by David Brubeck

The Miami Dade College Brass Quintet has accepted an invitation to perform at the 12th annual International Euphonium and Tuba Conference Festival. The student group plans to premiere a brass transcription and arrangement of Bach’s Fugue in C minor by … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 16 June 2015 4:00 pm Rutter Brubeck Duo In Free COncert At Cleveland Clinic-Weston

Posted on June 4, 2015 by David Brubeck

The Rutter-Brubeck Duo is scheduled to perform at the Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida as part of the clinic’s innovative Arts & Medicine Program on Tuesday the 16th of June. The 4:00 pm performance is free and open to the … Continue reading →

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