This is just going to be a fun post... Enjoy!
Rocking in San Clemente
Another video from the 1st Marine Division Rock Band's performance last year in San Clemente, CA.
D&T
You know what goes really well together? Drums and trumpets.
Today let's take a look at a couple of videos that feature a couple of outstanding trumpet players. If you haven't seen these videos before, then you're in for a treat!
Vocab lesson
bear·ing/ˈbe(ə)riNG/ Noun
The way you conduct and carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.
In summary, when you drop a stick, DON'T FLIP OUT! Here's 3 good videos of mistakes that were saved by a quick recovery.
The way you conduct and carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.
In summary, when you drop a stick, DON'T FLIP OUT! Here's 3 good videos of mistakes that were saved by a quick recovery.
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2:08
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Colts Drum and Bugle Corps
In 2004, I was the timpanist for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque, IA. I only had the opportunity to march with the Colts for 1 summer, but it was one of the most educational times of my life.
This video is of the Cymbal Ensemble during their I&E performance in Denver, CO. These guys (and gal) were great to work with. They were fun and very passionate about their music. Enjoy!
And there are simply too many notes, that's all...
To show my undying support of comic opera, here's a version of the overture from The Marriage of Figaro that Mozart would be proud of.
Marine Combat Training - Dec 2007
In 2 months, I'll be discharged from the Marine Corps and this is about where it all started.
This is probably my dad's favorite video.