Celestial Brass Instrumental Instruction

Welcome new followers. Today I wanted to talk about Wagner's use of brass. One of the most exciting, or profound pieces of music ever written is "Hagen's Call" in the Ring Cycle. It is on YouTube, several versions. Imo, you will hear the voice of evil, Hagen's, like you've never heard it before. A menacing, abhorrent sound of betrayal and death, you will hear the Tuba playing as it should be played, with power and might. And you will hear the sound of an ancient horn, culminating in a blast of dissonant horror. It is the absolute horror that Hagen brings.

I do miss playing in a good Army Band. Sousa, King, Wagner, Beethoven, Rogers and Hammerstein, Bernstein, Shostakovich, the big concerts were euphoric.

Had nice meeting and lesson for my re-emerging trumpet player. Double tonguing will be first big skill for him to embrace.

Starting with a trumpet player next week. Looking forward to the new project.

Getting deeper into Wagner's Ring Cycle. The story is profound, the music magnificent. Playing Wagner is a euphoric, overwhelming experience. Ecstasy.