Author Archives: miguel
Super Ralph
A couple posts ago I mentioned that I would be involved in a two-week convention gig and I was anxious as I did not yet know which instruments I was supposed to play. Well, we are a couple days into … Continue reading
Having fun at Lion King
I cannot even believe they let me into the room, much less the orchestra pit and even more unbelievable still, they let me play and broadcast my sound through microphones into the audience! My self-deprecation is exaggerated of course, but … Continue reading
Steeped In The Latin
I once approached an arranger that I had developed somewhat of a collegial relationship with and offered that I could help him with copying or orchestrating his work if he found himself in a deadline crisis. This is a common … Continue reading
Gig Anxiety
I am finding myself having too much anxiety about upcoming work, and having trouble dealing with the stress. Most of the anxiety comes from the fact that I am having to play so many different instruments but also from rearranging … Continue reading
I love playing in horn sections!
Even in seemingly simple music, playing with a rhythmically tight, in tune, in “tone” and expressively perceptive group gives you the opportunity to exercise so many physical and mental muscles and stimulate your emotive and pleasure centers. The obvious joy … Continue reading
Making Music 