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Concerts Past and Present

written by Bruce Chidester on May 4, 2025

One blessing which I recognize for its importance in my life is the ability to remember many of the concerts I have been involved with. Some are remembered for their success and some for the disaster that incurred. Some are recalled for their importance and some for just the sheer pleasure of their moments in time. In this post I will speak of three ensembles I have had the great pleasure of performing with. The first was from the distant past, the second midway through my life and the third which was performed only a week ago. Earliest Concerts- The…

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Das Flugelhorn

written by Bruce Chidester

The flugelhorn has an interesting history that traces back to military and brass band traditions in Europe, with roots that intertwine with the evolution of other brass instruments. Early Origins The name “flugelhorn” comes from the German word Flügel, meaning “wing” or “flank.” It was originally used in the 18th…

April 11, 2025
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What are the differences between trumpets, cornets, piccolo trumpets and flugelhorns?

written by Bruce Chidester

Trumpets, cornets, piccolo trumpets, and flugelhorns are all part of the brass family and look quite similar at first glance, but they each have unique characteristics that make them suited for different styles, ranges, and tones. Here’s a breakdown of their main differences: 🎺 Trumpet Key: Most commonly in B♭.…

April 4, 2025
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Musicians Fight Against The Wuhan Virus

written by Bruce Chidester

With all the discussion centered around the steps being taken to curb this terribly pandemic, few words are being shared about the legions of musicians who have taken upon themselves to help in this cause. I’m speaking of the many (actual numbers unknown) who are giving free concerts so that…

September 30, 2020
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August 19, 2020 I Stopped Playing Trumpet!

August 19, 2020 I Stopped Playing Trumpet!

written by Bruce Chidester

To my readers, this might come as a surprise for I have played this humbling instrument from my fourth grade days till now. You may ask why I have decided to forgo the trumpet and this is the purpose of this Blog. My decision to change comes from several different…

August 29, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?- Part 6 “Use Visualization To Add Meaning To Each Phrase”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss another major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post explains how visualization can improve your performance This again couples words with your notes but in a slightly different way. For several decades I have used this process on…

August 11, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?- Part 5 “The Length Of A Note Dictates Its Dynamic”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss another major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post explains why the length of each note dictates its dynamic level. Using again an example of a spoken sentence and how it mirrors musical interpretation, repeat the following- “…

August 9, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?- Part 4 “Individual Note Dynamics”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss another major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post covers the importance of the correct use of individual note dynamics in your music. Read this sentence out loud- “I want that car” Notice how the intent of the…

August 7, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?- Part 3 “Phrase Dynamics”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss another major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post covers the importance of the correct use of phrase dynamics in your music. Most written music offers some indication of dynamics but additional changes in your volume can give…

August 5, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You? Part 2 “Articulation”

written by Bruce Chidester

Welcome back and today we will discuss a major element in ones technique that may improve your musical performance. This post covers the importance of the correct use of articulation in your music. Articulation- noun a: the act of giving utterance or expression b: the act or manner of articulating sounds c: an articulated utterance or sound The…

August 3, 2020
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We Have Lost Another Great Trumpet Educator This Morning

written by Bruce Chidester

Many may not know the name Keith Johnson but to trumpet players who have attended the University of Northern Iowa and the University of North Texas this name is well known. Our good friend Prof. Keith Johnson past away this morning and when more information is available, I will share…

July 31, 2020
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Why Do I Sound Like Me, And You Sound Like You?

written by Bruce Chidester

At first reading most would consider that statement as a boasting, self centered comment made by a pompous egotist. And you might be correct in your opinion but do remember, all trumpet players are usually a little “big headed” about their art form. Today as I worked on my sites,…

July 30, 2020
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A New Toy Gets A Look-Over

written by Bruce Chidester

On an earlier post I showed what was used decades ago to alter your sound and octaves with the old Vox Octavoice. Now it’s time to see how things have improved in the digital world. Check out this video and learn what is possible to use today to improve or…

July 25, 2020
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