Bach trumpets are available with a lot of different mouthpipes. The purpose of this article is to explain the differences between the different C trumpet pipes and suggest appropriate uses for each model. Continue reading
By William Osborne
In 1980 trombonist Abbie Conant auditioned and one the principal trombone position with the Munich Philharmonic. The audition was held behind a screen and, due to the vague gender identity of the name “Abbie”, the orchestra did not realize that they had offered the job to a woman. When they found out they immediately recinded the offer, triggering an almost twenty year legal battle. This is the story. Continue reading
