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Trombone/Expert Profile
Expertise
Trombone performance - general and classical. (Although I have played in big bands, I am not an expert in jazz.) Trombone solo and ensemble literature. Equipment questions only as they pertain to whether or not a particular horn would be a good fit, given your playing experience and needs. Please, NO questions about serial numbers, vintage horns, etc. There are other resources here who know that stuff.
Experience in the area
25 years principal trombone with the Bloomington (MN) Symphony. 10 years prior to that second trombone with the Rochester (MN) Symphony. 25 years member of the Minneapolis Trombone Choir and the Minnehaha Brass Quintet. Various free-lance performance with brass ensembles, orchestras, and concert bands. 35 years as a private teacher of trombone and euphonium.
Education/Credentials
Member of the Luther College Concert Band. Private student of Henry Charles Smith and Robert Getchell.
Awards and Honors
Featured soloist with the Luther College Concert Band, the Austin (MN) Symphony Orchestra, and the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (two occasions)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micheal | 11/22/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Evan | 11/18/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | He gave me the information I needed ..... |
| Fawn | 11/16/09 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | thank you=) |
| Jodi | 10/30/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Excellent job! |
| KIM | 10/25/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | VERY WELL EXPLAINED AND VERY INFORMATIVE. THANK ..... |
Recent Answers from John Metcalfe
2009-11-20 tongueing:
Hello again, Michael. This is going to be a short answer. I suggest that you find a reputable teacher and take some private lessons. When we give answers on this website, we are doing the best
2009-11-18 tongueing:
Hello, Micheal. A couple of things right away. I know of double and triple-tonguing. But I have never heard of quadruple-tonguing. Second, this is not easily learned. What I will describe will take
2009-11-17 Trombone Mouthpieces:
Hi, Evan. First of all, I am glad to hear that you are going to use your starter horn for marching. Keep your new horn (when you get it) for performances NOT involving marching or other pep-band type
2009-11-10 how much is it worth?:
Hi, Jacob. From what I can tell, the YSL-356R is no longer being made. But it is an intermediate-level horn in the Yamaha family. I ran a Google search and found a few dealers and individuals who
2009-11-04 Olds Recording Trombone:
Hi, Bev. I did a little on-line digging and found Olds Recording trombones selling for between $500 and $700. Some of them had F-attachments (the extra tubing, in case you are not the trombone player)
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