Monthly Archives: May 2014

The availability of Stereograms Nos. 1-20 has extended from the original editions (suitable for bass trombone, euphonium, tenor trombone with ‘f’ attachment, bassoon, cello, or bass), to a special edition for tuba! Stereograms have been described as “Bobby McFerrin meets … Continue reading →

Thanks to a generous grant from the Arts in Medicine Program of The Cleveland Clinic-Florida and anonymous donors, The Rutter Chamber Music Initiative has been able to provide free volumes of Introductory Stereograms A-M to students in South Florida High … Continue reading →

The 2014 International Tuba & Euphonium Conference celebrates its 30th anniversary at Indiana University later this month and will feature an All Stereogram Recital featuring special guests: Kelly Thomas, Tuba; Patrick Nyren, Euphonium; Beth Mitchell, Tuba; & the composer of … Continue reading →

Beth Mitchell is an active Los Angeles freelancer, having worked with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Orange County Philharmonic Societies, the Los Angeles Zipper Orchestra, and many other arts groups giving concerts, masterclasses and numerous solo and chamber recitals around … Continue reading →

Many of the early instrumental solo virtuosi, (usually violinists or keyboardists), eventually secured lasting fame as composers first, and virtuosi second. Before sound recording, composition was the surest way for the early virtuoso to secure more enduring recognition. Perhaps the … Continue reading →

An award winning bass trombonist and sponsored artist for Jupiter ‘XO”, Jennifer Wharton has burst upon the New York Scene with a flurry of top drawer performances. And, in the tradition of Melba Liston and Leslie Havens, she has done … Continue reading →

Ranked among the first call tubists in the top recording city of Los Angeles, John Van Houten is no stranger to playing on a variety of instruments and in a number of different styles. Best known as a tubist, contractor … Continue reading →