Shires Trombone Day at Paige’s Music
On Saturday, September 19, 2020 Paige’s Music will host Chris Van Hof, Professor of Trombone at Ball State University, in partnership with S.E. Shires. Visitors
On Saturday, September 19, 2020 Paige’s Music will host Chris Van Hof, Professor of Trombone at Ball State University, in partnership with S.E. Shires. Visitors
Recently I had the opportunity to work with two customers who own very well made contrabass trombones. One was a beautiful Kanstul, and the other
Delfeayo Marsalis stands as one of today’s forefront jazz trombonists. An NEA Jazz Master, Marsalis brings both heritage and innovation to the instrument. His robust
Born June 6, 1925, Al Grey was one of the most recorded trombonists of all time. In addition to dozens of albums as a leader,
A lot of on-site summer music camps have been cancelled, but there are still plenty of options available to study online. Here are just a
Looking for some options to keep your skills progressing over the summer? Here are 5 summer trombone resources that you can use without leaving your
Finding music to listen to can be a tough challenge if you don’t know what to look for. There is simply so much content out
Originally composed in 1837, Ferdinand David’s Concertino for Trombone, Op. 4 is perhaps the most important trombone solo in our repertoire. It is asked for
By now we’ve all probably had some extra time to practice our trombones. If you have the time, but you’ve been lacking motivation, here are
If you are one of the “essential workers” out there, I would like to personally thank you for your hard work. If you are a
Let’s face it. Germs are a hot button issue right now. We should all take proper precautions every day, but there are many things that
I get it. Performing as a soloist might not be the most comfortable experience for you now, but with more practice and the right mindset,
Born February 15, 1958, Christian Lindberg is the most prolific trombone soloist in modern history. For over 40 years, he has been a full-time soloist,
JJ Johnson is regarded by many as the most important and influential trombonist of all time. His sound, phrasing, and harmonic language have sculpted the
With the holiday season upon us, I’d like to give you some listening suggestions for some incredible Christmas music that heavily features trombones. Duke Ellington’s
Tommy Dorsey November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956 Throughout his 35 years career as a professional trombonist and bandleader, Tommy Dorsey established himself as
Jared Rodin is one of the most active and successful musicians in the area. As a performer, educator, and contractor he must always deliver at
On September 23, 2019 Paige’s Music participated in the Conn-Selmer Artist Select program. This program allows professionals to hand select and play test each instrument
On Monday, September 23, 2019 I was fortunate to visit the Conn-Selmer plant in Elkhart, IN. The point of this visit was to tour the
As jazz band auditions and rehearsals are starting for middle schools and high school students across the state I get a lot of questions about