Resources
Links
Adaptistration (blog) - Exploration of the goings on of orchestral management and the "other side" of the music business.
American Federation of Musicians - The AFM is a vital part of ensuring fair compensation for the work of professional musicians.
Andrea La Rose - Flutist/composer friend of Adam's. Check out her "Educator" area for some cool ideas for getting into improvising!
Blank Sheet Music - Print manuscript paper to write out your own exercises and music!
Boise Philharmonic - Adam's orchestra in Idaho.
Boulder Philharmonic - DeAunn's orchestra in Colorado.
Bulletproof Musician (blog) - Performance psychology, improving practice habits, etc. Smart research, good ideas.
Central City Opera - Adam performs with this Colorado opera company in the summer.
Chris Olka (YouTube) - Principal Tuba of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, he's released a number of engaging YT video series; Adam’s favorite is his "Drills of the Week" series that helps us work through some typical (and more advanced) playing challenges. Check them out!
Colorado State University - DeAunn teaches here!
Hickey's Music Center - Online sheet music retailer. Support your local music store whenever you can, but this is a great place to find solos, etude books, ensemble music, etc.
IMSLP Petrucci Music Library - Digital resource for classical sheet music in the public domain. Music from pretty much all periods, including some modern works.
International Horn Society - An organization dedicated to performance, teaching, composition, research, and the preservation and promotion of the horn as a musical instrument.
International Tuba Euphonium Association - "Dedicated to promoting and advancing the tuba and euphonium."
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Adam teaches here!
Musical Chairs - Listings for upcoming auditions, summer festivals, competitions, and more.
Roger Bobo (blog) - World-renowned tuba performer and teacher.
Roger Rocco (blog) - Brass pedagogue and Arnold Jacobs student; one of Adam's "guru" teachers.
Sarah Willis' Horn Hangouts - Interviews with famous brass players.
Seth Godin (blog) - Not a musician, but a longtime entrepeneur. His thoughts influence some of our own ideas on our work in music and business.
TubeNet - Long-running online low brass forum. Auditions, events, "for sale" section, and more.
University of Iowa Horn Studio Page - One of the most comprehensive collections of horn-/music-related links on the internet.