It's Music in our Schools Month and that means it's time for MUSIC MADNESS! Join the fun. Simply fill out your bracket and send it back by Sunday March 17th at midnight to be eligible for prizes. Our instrument tournament begins Monday March 18th! Join us and cheer on your favorite instrument.
Awkward Afternoons with Robert and Josh: Music in our Schools Month! AND MUSIC MADNESS!
In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Robert and Josh discuss March's Music in our Schools Month and the importance of music education for our students. #iplayhere
Brass Mouthpiece 101
7C, 5C, 3C—what do these numbers and letters mean? Good question. The number indicates the diameter of the mouthpiece cup and the letter refers to the cup’s depth. The higher the number, the smaller the mouthpiece diameter is. The closer to "A" in the alphabet the deeper the cup is. Therefore a B cup is deeper than a C cup. A shallow cup will allow for a brighter sound and easier upper register and a deeper cup offers a richer tone but can be more taxing to a players embouchure.
We suggest beginning students start on a 7C mouthpiece!
What other questions do you have about brass mouthpieces?!
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Awkward Afternoon Takeaway!
If you didn’t catch this week’s Awkward Afternoon conversation—here’s what you missed!
Check out the full video for more! 🎺
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Awkward Afternoons with Robert and Josh: Playing Musically and Questions about the Yeti and Weather
In this episode of Awkward Afternoons, Robert and Josh discuss what it means when a person says to "Play more musically." And no surprise---more discussion on Yetis and Sasquatches.