I almost didn't put this up because I wondered about the comments it might elicit. Then I thought, "What better reason to post it?" What was I thinking?
I am fortunate to have a great job that feeds my family well, but music feeds my soul.
Some years ago, I attended a master class given by MUCM Roger Behrend (principal euph with US Navy Band, Washington, DC). He asked the class, "What color and texture do you picture when trying to make your best sound?" Someone in the class suggested they thought of a juicy double cheese burger (all of a sudden I felt the need to empty my horn.)
Roger's answer was 'burgundy velvet'. I thought that was very appropriate.
Miraphone 5050 - Warburton BJ/RF mpc YEP-641S(recently sold), DE mpc (102 rim; I-cup; I-9 shank) Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches: "Always play with a good tone, never louder than lovely, never softer than supported." - author unknown.
Best I can do is pink with a battery pack and a fluffy tail...However...it's a BIG pink with a BIG battery pack...and a BIG fluffy tail....all filled with hot air.
Hey Sloan,
where did you get a pic of me circular breathing (the blue around my nose) when I have had to play a gig when i had a hangover (the red eyes)?????????