I found this awesome website, http://www.sheetmusicfox.com, that has a whole bunch of public domain music. I've downloaded so much stuff from there in the last 24 hours it's ridiculous. They've got all sorts of stuff, from piano music to full orchestral scores. I downloaded the score to ( Read more... )

Reading the Bible, I came across this ( Read more... )

Going to the barber today - freaking out 'cause of Sweeney Todd :-P

So, tomorrow I have my first paying trombone gig! (subbing for Sarah Peterson in a church band)

Woohoo, I guess. Finally getting paid to play, instead of the other way around :-P

So I get to play the Star Spangled Banner tomorrow at Showcase... by myself. Woohoo... :-P

Not actually a big deal - I just don't want to embarrass myself.

EDIT: Well, SSB went well (didn't crack a note!), although musically I probably could have done more with it. Whatever. :-P

I was looking at PSU's trombone studio web site...

"Nervousness is directly proportional to preparedness."

Sweet! If I never practice, I'll never have any nerves :-P

Also: "Music is must at very least be an expression of pride in oneself."

Okay... what?

my face hurts...

Right now, my most favorite person in the world is whoever invented chili. My least favorite person is Issac Newton, for inventing calculus.

EDIT: Augh, the schedule for the Potomac Falls competition. 9:45 AM to 10:30 PM. Kill me now!

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http://www.trombone-society.org.uk/resources/articles/bolero.php

Was Ravel insane? :-P