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These posts are written by: Bruce Chidester
Wet or Dry- That is a Question
This question can mean different things to different people. To a mother of a new born baby, it has one meaning and to a city mayor, it might refer the drinking preference of his/her county. To a trumpet player still another and this is the person I will be addressing…
Recent Comment With Valve Problem
I just read this comment from one of our readers and was not sure how to answer it. “The two parts of my valve have broken apart !! The part where the wind passes through and the key . what do I do”?? Most valves are constructed in the same…
The Many Faces of Phil Driscoll
It was Phil Driscoll’s trumpet playing that brought me to Jesus and for that I will always be indebted to this great musician. During a short period in my life I dedicated myself to play along with Mr. Driscoll’s records; knowing full well that I would never be able to…
Some of My Favorite Trumpet Players
Today I wish to indulge myself. Through my life, many trumpet players have impressed me and for that reason I would like to share a few of my favorites with you. Today we will just sit back and enjoy history as written by a few gifted players. Because of the…
“Kimigayo” (The National Anthem of Japan)- What Secret Does It Hold?
I recently decided to start including National Anthems from around the world in my trumpetensemblemusic.com site. My most recent arrangement was a wonderful composition from Mexico and I am very pleased at how it turned out. Due to the fact that I have had a fascination with Japan for several…
Product Review- Portable USB-Powered Speakers by Insignia
Portable USB-Powered Speakers by Insignia When I find something that improves my life, I like to share it and this is the case with a pair of stereo speakers I purchased last week. For the past few months I have been looking for speakers which I could use on my…
Pick Up The Pieces- by Average White Band
Sometimes you just have to stretch the boundaries.
History Was Made In Cuba
When two great trumpet players get together, something will definitely happen, and it did when Dizzy performed a concert in Cuba with a very young Arturo many years ago. Equally talented on this concert was the baritone sax player who I do not know. If anyone can help me out…
Christmas is for sharing
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