Myth: The mainstream tromboning media have a bias against rust belt players.
Fact: Within the past 2 years, sections from the Cleveland and Toledo symphonies, as well as that of the Gary Pops, have been featured favorably in both Trombone Monthly and Sliding with Sly. Moreover, the first and third chairs from, respectively,
Myth: The mouthpiece makes the player.
Fact: A nice piece is great, but without decent lip action, you might as well blow a woodwind.
Myth: Pulling the pipe results in greater bell size.
Fact: It may seem that way at the time, but overall mass doesn’t change.
Myth: The Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s one-liners about “slide extension” are the filthiest trombone jokes known to man.
Fact: Only for those with short memories. Back in the day, members of the London Philharmonic told tromboner jokes that were more vulgar than a cellist in heat.
And finally…
Myth: Simply owning a Bach large bore makes one more arrogant.
Fact: 2 words—Niel Loebig.
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Good post. I really enjoy your site. This fall, be sure to check out the Bama boys as they take to the gridiron in search of another SEC title. Should be exciting.
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