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This feels great to play> I especially like the interplay between the implied 12-8 meter in measures 1, 3 etc. This implied 12-8 almost offers a double time contrast to the more traditional 6-8 measures like 2 & 4. A … Continue reading →

Wonderful use of glissandi, and different tonal centers. Reminiscent of Prokofiev and others…

Beautiful balance and symmetry of ideas. Enjoy!

Breathing exercises abound. The worst example I ever encountered came to me via my friend Tom Horning, who said he had encountered a band director instructing others on his secret breathing method in an undisclosed state. The band director called … Continue reading →

An avid composer, teacher and performer, in addition to several years as principal trombonist with numerous South Florida orchestras, Dr. Campbell would play club dates and, every once in a while, the circus! Have your accent in hand, and plunge … Continue reading →

This six-page article is the first of a three part series on “Relaxation and Resonance”, which also includes “Trombone Slide Motion, An Alternate Position” RELAXATION AND RESONANCE PART I https://davidbrubeck.com/2013/03/trombone-slide-motion-an-alternate-position-reprint-from-the-journal-of-the-international-trombone-association/ and “A Sumo and a Loaf of Bread? Brass Articulation”-RELAXATION … Continue reading →

from Domingo Pagliuca of the Boston Brass “Dr. Campbell was an amazing musician and a great teacher. “Doc”, as we used to call him in lessons, always wanted the best for each and every one of his students. I feel … Continue reading →

We are pleased to present the first of “Thirty Contemporary Etudes” for trombone composed by Charles J. Campbell. As part of his on going legacy of excellent service to the trombone community, david brubeck.com graciously acknowledges his widow, Mrs. Eileen … Continue reading →