The Summerglen Files

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• 1 Scott Moore // Mar 30, 2010 at 10:41 pm

  Christina,

  I’ve never even touched a trombone, but I love your videos! You offer tips that are useful for all instrumentalists…thank you!

• 2 Administrator // Apr 5, 2010 at 11:26 pm

  Thanks, Scott! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos!

• 3 Carol Baxter // May 9, 2010 at 8:34 pm

  Hello Christina,

  Your web site is helpful and informative. It especially offers support to those women who want to compete on a traditionally male dominated instrument. I am a trombonist from way back. I started playing in Jr High because my uncle’s playing was an inspiration to me. He had the most beautiful tone, and I have not heard one since to equal it. He studied trombone at Curtis and taught low brass at Peabody. He played first chair with the major orchestras of the 40’s, and ended his symphony career with the Baltimore Symphony in the mid 50’s. You can learn more about him at the W.D. Packard Band web site: George A. Garstick. He was my first trombone teacher. I auditioned for a seat in the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra under Franz Bibo, and then studied with Vern Kagarice at the Dana School of Music, YSU in Ohio. I have played in many types of bands and orchestras throughout the years in many locations. It was tough being a women brass player, and trying to be good at it. So I just found a way to have fun with it. I recognize your opening melody, because I have played it, also. By the way, RLT’s Cabaret was a blast!

• 4 Administrator // May 10, 2010 at 12:08 pm

  Hey Carol,
  Thanks for stopping by! It’s always great to meet another female trombonist, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the site. There definitely are still many challenges that come along with being a female brass player, so I’m glad this site can be of some help. Are you still playing trombone as well?

  Also, you are the first person to recognize the intro music in the video–congrats! I thought that melody would be very appropriate for a video series on trombones…and give a smile to those of us who have had our share of experiences with Bordogni etudes.

  Thanks again for visiting, and please keep in touch!

• 5 Carol Baxter // May 11, 2010 at 12:11 am

  Hello Christina,

  You are kind to respond to my comments. Those Rouchut studies certainly are great for developing phrasing, economy of breath, and allow the trombone to sing. I was with the Raleigh Concert Band until the rehearsal site changed which made a difficult commute for me after work. I must tell you that my mother also played the trombone. Of course, I had never heard her play since she quit long before I was born. She was a fine artist, singer, and pianist. Those expressions of her creativity I did experience.

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