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Melody malady: Wind players develop ‘saxophone lung’ from fungus!
Fascinating Article from NBC News… JoNel AlecciaNBC News Julija Sapic / Julija Sapic / Featurepics.com A 68-year-old clarinet player in Atlanta developed a year-long allergic chest reaction to fungus that grew in his instrument. A Dixieland band player who didn’t … Continue reading
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‘Happy Birthday’ For French Horn Players!
Posted in The Brass Section
Tagged birthday, for, french, happy, horn player, humor, joke, Music, musical, orchestra, orchestral, players, transposing, transposition
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The James Watson Fund For Brass Players…
After the tragic early death of the great trumpet virtuoso James Watson two years ago, a special fund has been established to honour his memory and administered by the Royal Academy of Music. Here is the James Watson Fund news … Continue reading
Science news from The Telegraph on hearing loss for brass players…
French horn players are most at risk of hearing loss in an orchestra Aspiring musicians beware – playing the French horn can be bad for your hearing. According to research, playing the French horn can be bad for your hearing Photo: … Continue reading
SUPERBRASS – Brass Taps – The Latest Album!
I’ve just received a copy of the latest CD recording by London based all-star brass ensemble SUPERBRASS. Formed by Royal Philharmonic Principal Bass Trombone, Roger Argente, this group contains some of the best of the famous London orchestral and session … Continue reading
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Tagged album, Andy Wood, Brass, Chris Parks, contemporary, ensemble, for, group, horn, Jazz, latest, London, Mike Lovatt, Music, new, orchestral, percussion, Philip Cobb, players, recording, release, Roger Argente, session, super, Superbrass, Taps, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba
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