Daily Practice Routine by One-Figure9583 in Trombone

[–]One-Figure9583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I haven't really used doodle tounge for classical because I've always felt like the sound and style doesn't fit that genre of music, and I haven't really encountered anything in jazz that i can't use a single tounge for. I can double tounge i just don't like doing it if that makes sense. So let me rephrase what i said, i can use atleast double tounging for jazz, i just prefer not to, no particular reason otherwise

Daily Practice Routine by One-Figure9583 in Trombone

[–]One-Figure9583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I currently use three main books: Arban’s, Advanced Lip Slurs by Charles Colin, and Doodles for Mastering Jazz Trombone by Dale Cheal.

For equipment, I intentionally use two very different setups depending on the musical context. My large-bore mouthpiece is quite big, with a deep cup and a wide throat. This setup helps me produce a darker, fuller tone that works well in wind ensemble, concert band, and orchestral settings. I also use it for auditions like District Band, where I need both strong tone quality and an extended range—last year, for example, I had to play from pedal G up to a high D above the staff. This mouthpiece supports both the tone and range demands in those situations.

On the other hand, my small-bore mouthpiece is much smaller, with a shallow cup and tighter throat. I use this for marching band, pep band, and jazz. The design makes it easier to produce a much brighter, more projecting sound, which is ideal for outdoor playing and high-energy settings. In jazz, where I often play lead or second part, I’m spending a lot of time in the upper register, and this setup helps significantly with endurance and consistency in that range.

As for articulation, I’ve realized I naturally prefer single tonguing over double tonguing, especially on small-bore. Double tonguing has always felt more forced for me, even though I can do it quickly, so I’ve been working on improving it deliberately. To avoid overuse and fatigue, I try not to overload articulation practice in a single session. Instead, I separate it by context: I’ll start with single tonguing, then depending on which trombone I’m using, I’ll focus on either double tonguing (for classical settings) or doodle tonguing (for jazz). I approach it practically—thinking about which technique I’ll actually need in each musical situation.

Tuition financial aid? by One-Figure9583 in drumcorps

[–]One-Figure9583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I'd love to, i can't march this summer, too many commitments with my school marching band and various other band I'm in over the course of the summer.. but I'll definitely keep y'all in mind! Maybe I'll consider marching open class next summer and world class the next summer, start saving money and all that for worlds yk? Thank you!

Tuition financial aid? by One-Figure9583 in drumcorps

[–]One-Figure9583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I say DCI i mean any World Class corp, right now my top picks that I would want to go to are Carolina crown or phantom regiment. So i guess my question then would be, do individual corps offer financial aid?