Orchestral Outlooks
The musical musings of Tim Myers
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Guess what? You’re human! And so are we all. Despite our preparation, we musicians make mistakes on stage, even when we perform at the highest level. Part...
Let’s say you have a choice: you are offered two gigs that pay the same. They are both at exactly the same time, and you can only accept one of them. Gig...
Tonight, I am just sharing something I came across that spoke to me: Christopher Cerrone’s High Windows, performed by the Kaleidoscope Chamber O...
When we go to school to learn how to be professionals, along the way, our teachers, conductors, and coaches will say things to us to guide us toward better...
When we make our art with other people, we have many interdependencies. It takes lots of commitment and sacrifice to come together to rehearse and perform. ...
Let’s talk for a minute about being professional. I’m using the word “professional” as an adjective. If you are a professional, you have to act professional. ...
Whether we are singers or wind musicians, many of us have heard this admonishment from our teachers: “Keep your shoulders down!” But why do they say that?...
Your practice session is approaching. You need to get work done. How do you make sure that happens? Here’s a checklist to help you have a successful practice...
One of Gregor Huebner’s 14 Preludes for Piano, “African Heartbeat” is a soulful tune which is playable by developing pianists. Originally written for his...
Timothy Myers
Former principal trombonist of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Timothy Myers now channels his passion into
Ascenda Music Publishing while continuing to perform in the San Francisco Bay Area.
