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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 beautiful contrast of articulations and dynamics.

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 it the “Sip & Hiss” method, as he encouraged his band students to follow his example. Recently, another band director introduced me to “sizzling”, or hissing the rhythm. Rhythmic acuity and ensemble benefits aside, I would approach the internalization of resistance with great caution, less the tension become transferred to the act of playing. Many breathing exercises seem innocent enough, and are certainly well intended. But what if they do cause harm? Perhaps the most sensitive among us would be the first to notice; the one to whom might be one the most harm-the asthmatic.

david brubeck.com is delighted to continue our tradition of offering some of the finest material available by presenting the work of Dr. Steve Eckert, prominent South Florida trombonist. Dr. Eckert has written a dissertation re-examining the panoply of breathing exercises through the prism of his experiences as an asthmatic and a professional trombonist. We have serialized his work and are beginning with physiology…. Enjoy!

c. 2019 Steven Eckert Used by permission

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 ahead! Best wish with this April March!

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 AND RESONANCE part III https://davidbrubeck.com/2013/03/brass-articulation-a-sumo-with-a-loaf-of-bread/

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 so fortunate to have had the opportunity to know him and to study with him during my years at UM.

“Doc” was always pushing me as much as much as he could to be as musical as possible, as he did for all his students, and to become a better musician AND artist!

Thinking back, I was also fortunate enough to perform some of his works, including these etudes, and one of his trombone quartets.

I feel honored and privileged to have worked with Dr. Campbell throughout my college education while a student at the university of Miami.

I will always remember Dr. Campbell as one of the great teachers I had.”

c. 2020 David William Brubeck All Rights Reserved

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 Campbell, and her support of our efforts. Enjoy….

c. 2020 David William Brubeck All Rights Reserved

Image courtesy of Mrs. Eileen Campbell