Harlequin Brass are now entering their second decade and have established themselves as the North of England’s premier 10-piece brass ensemble. Based in Yorkshire, the group has gained respect throughout the country and further afield with it’s commitment to musical excellence as well as variety and entertainment.
A concert from Harlequin Brass may take you through the ages of Classical Music, through to Ragtime, Blues, Jazz and Popular Music, and across the seas to the music of France and Spain, or even Mexico and Argentina!
Harlequin Brass - Official Home Page
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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The 2006 International Women’s Brass Conference will be held June 14 - 17, 2006 at Illinois State University in Normal, IL
2006 IWBC Conference web site
[tags]Brass, Women, Conferences, Illinois State University, Brass Music[/tags]
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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What’s the difference between a bass trombone and a chain saw?
1. Vibrato, though you can minimize this difference by holding the chain saw very still.
2. It’s easier to improvise on a chain saw.
How can you make a French horn sound like a trombone?
Take your hand out of the bell and miss all of the notes!
How do you know when a trombone player is at your door?
The doorbell drags.
What do you call a trombonist with a beeper and a cell phone?
A optimist.
What is the difference between a dead trombone player lying in the road, and a dead squirrel lying in the road?
The squirrel might have been on his way to a gig.
How many trombonists does it take to change a light bulb?
Just one, but he’ll do it too loudly.
How do you know when there’s a trombonist at your door?
His hat says Domino’s Pizza
What kind of calendar does a trombonist use for his gigs?
“Year-At-A-Glance.”
How can you tell which kid on a playground is the child of a trombonist?
He doesn’t know how to use the slide, and he can’t swing.
What is the dynamic range of the bass trombone?
On or off.
[tags]Humour, Jokes, Trombones, Music, Musicians[/tags]
Written by Ian McKenzie on May 18th, 2006 with no comments.
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