Author Archives: David Brubeck

A microcosm of one of the few finest orchestras in all of the world, The Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet is as good as it gets in all of chamber music-period. The fact that the long-lived group has done so as … Continue reading →

At the eleventh hour of the International Euphonium and Tuba Conference one of her stars, Dr. Brian Bowman, became ill and was unable to perform. With every good wish for the return of Dr. Bowman’s health, the call went out … Continue reading →

The Meridian Arts Ensemble has embraced the revolutionary and quintessentially American line of musical thought which stretches from before Duke Ellington, to Mingus and Zappa. They are intense and flavorful-a connoisseur’s choice for the ear. Establishing themselves as a classical … Continue reading →

It is rare to meet a man of such character as James Gourlay: humorous, talented, giving and all-heart. A Scotsman whose family of French origins have only been on the isle some 800 years, recalls fondly his father’s secret box-which … Continue reading →

Pat Sheridan is a beautiful, insightful and inspired musician, and he likes to share! A born showman from Minneapolis-St. Paul who auditioned into Northwestern University as a freshman to study with Arnold Jacobs, Sheridan became the youngest tubist in “The … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →