Good morning, everyone!
Don't forget, today is scale day. NO ONE is excused from today! This includes me. I have a faculty meeting that I am supposed to attend, but will not. And remember, to get off the "hot seat," at the end, you must play any scale: 2 octaves, correct tempo, perfectly! Choose wisely.
See you soon,
Dr. Cox
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Studio Class Presenters
Just a reminder,
I hope you all had a restful and not very productive Today's concerto presenters are: Michael Woodman, Katie Wiley and Neslon Cast. We are in room 231 and need to start promptly at 11:00 am. I will hopefully have the complete presentation list for the rest of the semester typed out and ready to hand to all of you at this studio class. See you soon.
Dr. Cox
I hope you all had a restful and not very productive Today's concerto presenters are: Michael Woodman, Katie Wiley and Neslon Cast. We are in room 231 and need to start promptly at 11:00 am. I will hopefully have the complete presentation list for the rest of the semester typed out and ready to hand to all of you at this studio class. See you soon.
Dr. Cox
Monday, January 28, 2013
No studio due to bad weather
Hello all.
Due to bad weather, it looks like I can't get in to school today. So, once again, no studio today. I'm really sorry about this. Hopefully Wednesday's class will come off.
Dr. Cox
Due to bad weather, it looks like I can't get in to school today. So, once again, no studio today. I'm really sorry about this. Hopefully Wednesday's class will come off.
Dr. Cox
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Hello, all.
Tomorrow we will NOT have studio (again). I have an Area meeting and need to be at it. I guess that means our first studio class will be this Wednesday (1/16). I need THREE (3) people to play for the class. Email me at my cox1ms@cmich account if you want to play (don't respond to this email). And as far as me being in tomorrow, the rest of the day I will be home working on a project that is due this Tuesday. If you need something, please give me a call at home.
Have a great day,
Dr. Cox
Tomorrow we will NOT have studio (again). I have an Area meeting and need to be at it. I guess that means our first studio class will be this Wednesday (1/16). I need THREE (3) people to play for the class. Email me at my cox1ms@cmich account if you want to play (don't respond to this email). And as far as me being in tomorrow, the rest of the day I will be home working on a project that is due this Tuesday. If you need something, please give me a call at home.
Have a great day,
Dr. Cox
Monday, January 7, 2013
Start of Spring 2013
Good morning everyone!
I hope your winter break went well and that you are ready to go for a full semester of performing, teaching, learning and hopefully having a good time through all (or at least most) of the time. OK, now down to business.
1. No studio class this week. Yes, you have Monday and Wednesday this week off. I am trying to get the concerto project in place and need to figure out when and where everybody will need to present their topic. Once that is in place, then I will ask for people to sign up for the remaining weeks to perform for studio class.
2. Honor Brass Quintets. OK, this is where I show that I am human and made a mistake. At the end of last semester, the brass faculty decided to put together an Honors Brass Quintet. Yes, any of you can audition for it - tuba or euphonium. If a euphonium player wins, they will be reading the tuba parts (only). We will work on octave displacements, low range tuning, etc. It slipped my mind to send out an email because a number of you were talking about it after Dr. Lindahl sent out the "official" announcement. The BAD news. The audition is next Wednesday evening (Jan. 16). Here is the official announcement that was sent out (in case you missed it):
"CMU School of Music Brass Area Announces Auditions
I hope your winter break went well and that you are ready to go for a full semester of performing, teaching, learning and hopefully having a good time through all (or at least most) of the time. OK, now down to business.
1. No studio class this week. Yes, you have Monday and Wednesday this week off. I am trying to get the concerto project in place and need to figure out when and where everybody will need to present their topic. Once that is in place, then I will ask for people to sign up for the remaining weeks to perform for studio class.
2. Honor Brass Quintets. OK, this is where I show that I am human and made a mistake. At the end of last semester, the brass faculty decided to put together an Honors Brass Quintet. Yes, any of you can audition for it - tuba or euphonium. If a euphonium player wins, they will be reading the tuba parts (only). We will work on octave displacements, low range tuning, etc. It slipped my mind to send out an email because a number of you were talking about it after Dr. Lindahl sent out the "official" announcement. The BAD news. The audition is next Wednesday evening (Jan. 16). Here is the official announcement that was sent out (in case you missed it):
"CMU School of Music Brass Area Announces Auditions
Beginning in the Spring of 2013 the Brass Faculty will formulate and coach two Honors Brass Quintets. One quintet will be made up of freshmen and the other will be open to any level music major.
Auditions will be held Wednesday evening January 16 beginning at 7 PM.
The audition will consist of one prepared quintet piece, and some sight-reading. Students will audition in a group setting, not individually. Faculty will mix and match the group during the audition, providing all interested students with the opportunity to play some or all of the prepared piece, plus sight-read with the group.
Instrumentation for each group will consist of: 2 trumpets, 1 horn, 1 trombone, and either euphonium or tuba.
Audition music and a sign-up will be available during the first week of classes in January. Please inform your teacher if you wish to do this.
The two quintets will be expected to rehearse twice a week, and each quintet will receive coachings from the Brass Faculty. There will be an end of semester performance for each group."
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If you are interested, please stop by the office and let me know.
3. Don't forget, the Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids starts on Jan 17th. If you have not gone to the conference, it is well worth your money and time to attend.
4. Required recitals. I will have my bi-annual list of required concerts to you by the end of the week. Until then, if a concert FEATURES a BRASS player, just assume that it is required.
I believe that is it for now. I will be in and out of my office all day today, so if you need something, please stop by.
Thanks,
Dr. Cox
Monday, November 26, 2012
Studio Class (Monday, 26 Nov 2012)
Studio class will be in Room 218 today (Monday, 26 Nov.). You do NOT need to bring instruments. There will be a couple of people playing, so just bring your brains and wit. See you soon.
Dr. Cox
Dr. Cox
Monday, November 19, 2012
Studio Class and Master Class
Studio,
Since life has been so crazy the last couple of weeks, take some time off. No studio class today or master class tonight. On Wednesday, though, we do have the Brass Area recital and the trombone ensemble concert tomorrow (Tuesday) night, both of which are required. See you at your lessons.
Dr. Cox
Since life has been so crazy the last couple of weeks, take some time off. No studio class today or master class tonight. On Wednesday, though, we do have the Brass Area recital and the trombone ensemble concert tomorrow (Tuesday) night, both of which are required. See you at your lessons.
Dr. Cox
Friday, November 16, 2012
Instrumental Workshop
Good morning everyone.
Just a reminder that today is Instrumental Workshop day. The times that I could use your help are as follows:
• 9:15-10:15 in room 157 - mouthpieces only!
• 1:00-2:00 pm in room 157 - BRING instruments.
If you don't have a class during those times, please be present at the above times - DRESSED NICELY. If you have a class that gets out at 9:50 am and are then free, again, please stop in to the 9:15-10:15 lecture.
Other times you might be interested in:
• 10:30 - 11:30 am - Faculty Brass Quintet - Staples Family Concert Hall
• 2:15 - 3:00 pm - CMU Wind Ensemble performance - Staples Family Concert Hall
See you in a little while.
Dr. Cox
Just a reminder that today is Instrumental Workshop day. The times that I could use your help are as follows:
• 9:15-10:15 in room 157 - mouthpieces only!
• 1:00-2:00 pm in room 157 - BRING instruments.
If you don't have a class during those times, please be present at the above times - DRESSED NICELY. If you have a class that gets out at 9:50 am and are then free, again, please stop in to the 9:15-10:15 lecture.
Other times you might be interested in:
• 10:30 - 11:30 am - Faculty Brass Quintet - Staples Family Concert Hall
• 2:15 - 3:00 pm - CMU Wind Ensemble performance - Staples Family Concert Hall
See you in a little while.
Dr. Cox
Monday, November 12, 2012
T/E Ensemble Reh
Studio,
I am canceling T/E ensemble rehearsal for today (12.12.12). I have an area meeting that I need to attend at that time. Tonight's dress rehearsal starts promptly at 7:00 pm with Prometheus. Dr. Mueller will be there, so don't be late. And if you are not playing in that work, I would still like you to be there in the hall. It is a GREAT piece and you won't be able to hear (and appreciate) it at tomorrow night's concert.
See you tonight.
Dr. Cox
I am canceling T/E ensemble rehearsal for today (12.12.12). I have an area meeting that I need to attend at that time. Tonight's dress rehearsal starts promptly at 7:00 pm with Prometheus. Dr. Mueller will be there, so don't be late. And if you are not playing in that work, I would still like you to be there in the hall. It is a GREAT piece and you won't be able to hear (and appreciate) it at tomorrow night's concert.
See you tonight.
Dr. Cox
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