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ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 12:17 pm

Hey There,

Just thought I'd introduce myself...
I'm an ex-band geek who's trying to re-learn his instrument after an 11-year hiatus.
I'm also a graduate-architect in the Denver, CO area, and I'm thinking about auditioning for some of the community orchestras in my area in mid-august.

Any advice, encouragement, suggestions, criticisms, or monetary donations would be most welcome.

See you all around the forum...

ttf_RedHotMama · Post by **ttf_RedHotMama** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 1:39 am

Hi there, Darren!

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll get the first four of your requests, but not all sure about the fifth!

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:24 am

Quote from: Mobius on Jul 23, 2009, 12:17PMHey There,

Just thought I'd introduce myself...
I'm an ex-band geek who's trying to re-learn his instrument after an 11-year hiatus.
I'm also a graduate-architect in the Denver, CO area, and I'm thinking about auditioning for some of the community orchestras in my area in mid-august.

Any advice, encouragement, suggestions, criticisms, or monetary donations would be most welcome.

See you all around the forum...

1. advice - yeah, give me some

2. encouragement, yeah, I'll take it. its been almost 30 years since I played

3. criticisms, if you must

4. monetary donations, I'll take all I can

whoops, did you mean that I should give you advice, encouragement, criticisms, or monetary donations?

well, if I must, how about 3 out of 4? No donations - sorry

welcome and please learn, comment if you wish and be assured you are welcomed here.

what type of "oldish tenor" do you have? some of us have real "oldish tenors"

ttf_Mobius · Post by **ttf_Mobius** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:32 am

that's why I said old-ISH... not "old".

Its a Blessing, and it was my Dad's before he died. I believe he bought it about 10 years ago, but I'm not sure if he bought it new or used.

ttf_Mobius · Post by **ttf_Mobius** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:37 am

Quote from: RedHotMama on Jul 24, 2009, 01:39AMI'm sure you'll get the first four of your requests, but not all sure about the fifth!

Aww, Please?? (In my best Monty Python voice)

Well, it was worth a try, wasn't it?

ttf_MooreBones · Post by **ttf_MooreBones** » Fri Jul 31, 2009 11:25 pm

Hey all, I've been lurking around this forum for the past week or two, and I have to say everything I've seen here seems great, so I decided to join (mostly so I could download the remmington playalong

).

I'm an undergrad engineering student who is also part of the small group of trombone players at UVA. I play tenor and bass depending on what's needed, most recently I've been playing bass in the University's Orchestra, and this year I'll either be playing tenor or bass in a trombone quartet, so I'm excited. I am thoroughly enjoying the engineering curriculum, and that'll be what pays the bills once I graduate, but music is my passion.

I am not exactly a "serious" trombonist. I want to get better by all means, and I work towards it consistently... I just don't necessarily have time to practice hours a day during the year. That said, my teacher (who I think is currently playing in the Alessi Seminar!) is great, and I hope that between the many things I'm learning from all you guys along with my lessons, I'll be able to keep getting better, and having fun with it!

-David

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:08 am

Hi David, and Welcome!

You will find a number of kindred spirits here; folks who decided that we love music but it won't pay the bills so we do something else as a "day job" and enjoy music as an avocation. Doesn't mean you can't be good at it; Charles Kavalovsky, former Principal Horn in the Boston Symphony, was a PhD Physicist before he won his audition.

In fact, you will find a few of the "Returnees" who played in school and stopped to develop careers and then came back when we suddenly figured out something was missing in our lives (like me).

Good luck. Come in, ask questions. Even if you want to ask about Engineering; we have folks in many branches.

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:26 am

welcome David

I, as a returning newbie, would ask you to consider something else, it is entirely voluntary on your part, but I'm sure you can do it.

Share your experiences with others.

You may think you have nothing to add, but I'm willing to bet virtual drinks at the Bunker (don't worry, BGuttman will buy regardless of who wins the bet) - that you do.

so welcome, enjoy and let us have the benifit of your experiences, wisdom, wit, and knowledge.

ttf_Steven · Post by **ttf_Steven** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 4:50 am

Quote from: sly fox on Aug 01, 2009, 10:26AMI, as a returning newbie, would ask you to consider something else, it is entirely voluntary on your part, but I'm sure you can do it.

Share your experiences with others.

Allen, in this vein, how is your playing coming along? I assume the 6H is still your primary axe?

ttf_WaltTrombone · Post by **ttf_WaltTrombone** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 1:09 pm

Quote from: MooreBones on Jul 31, 2009, 11:25PMHey all, I've been lurking around this forum for the past week or two, and I have to say everything I've seen here seems great, so I decided to join (mostly so I could download the remmington playalong

).

As the poster of the playalong, I'm very flattered!

Welcome aboard!

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 12:56 am

Hello. I'm new here and to the trombone. My name is Jon. I played trumpet years ago, but I really love the mellow sound of the trombone. So, at 52 years of age, I decided to try and learn to play it. How am I ding? You'd have to ask Walter, who I have the pleasure of having as teacher.
I rent a bone now, but I will be buying one as soon as I learn what I should be buying. Any help there would be appreciated. Cheers.

ttf_RedHotMama · Post by **ttf_RedHotMama** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 2:23 am

Hi Jon! Welcome to the forum.

And congraturlations on having Walt as a teacher.

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Sun Aug 09, 2009 3:49 am

Quote from: JonH on Aug 09, 2009, 12:56AMHello. I'm new here and to the trombone. My name is Jon. I played trumpet years ago, but I really love the mellow sound of the trombone. So, at 52 years of age, I decided to try and learn to play it. How am I ding? You'd have to ask Walter, who I have the pleasure of having as teacher.
I rent a bone now, but I will be buying one as soon as I learn what I should be buying. Any help there would be appreciated. Cheers.

Ask Walt, try as many as you can. Ask Walt about DJ.

good luck

and welcome

ttf_Steven · Post by **ttf_Steven** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:53 am

Quote from: JonH on Aug 09, 2009, 12:56AMI rent a bone now, but I will be buying one as soon as I learn what I should be buying. Any help there would be appreciated. Cheers.

There are plenty of good trombones out there, and plenty of threads in the "Instruments" forum discussing them. As far as musical instruments go, trombones are not horribly expensive. This makes me happy. Since you are just starting, your concept of who you are as a player, and who you want to be as a player is likely to change and develop over the next several months or so. I don't know if this affects what you should be buying. Renting can get expensive. I guess what I would do is buy a used, name brand, student (or "step-up") horn, while patiently shopping for the dream horn. The flip side to this is there may be no better inspiration and incentive to practice than playing an instrument that helps give you the sound you've had in your head (and maybe even improves on it). When you try instruments, some will speak to you much more than others. Have fun playing and buying!

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:38 am

Welcome!

And I second what Slyfox said - ask about DJ.

T.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:43 pm

Hello everybody

When I was in 5th grade I started out with the Baritone. I played that big old thing for one year. The next year I switched to saxophone. I played that in school for 2 years. In 9th grade I began to attend a church band which is made up of beginning players all the way to professional players. The skills that I have learned from my previous years came in very handy. After I got the basics down, I become very good at playing.

Unfortunately I am not very rich nor do I grow money on trees.

So my trombone is very inexpensive. It is a used king trombone. In fact it is my second one because they are very cheaply built. The first one is letting out air through the section where it meets the bell. Repairing it would cost just as much as what i payed for it. The second king is in a lot better conditions. The fittings are a bit more tight. I believe this one is going to come apart soon too. Leaking air in a trombone is a bad idea.

Enough about that. The highest note that I can play is

3 higher than this one. The lowest is this one

This is using an 11m mouth piece. Mouth piece is seriously scratched up. I do not recommend anyone buying a used student instrument. (or maybe i have bad luck??)

Well that's just me. See u all on the forums

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:06 am

Hi, OAK and welcome

Student level horns aren't necessarily cheaply made (unless they say "Made in China"), but they do see a hard life and a used one is likely to have a lot of problems. The King 606 is one of the better student horns out there. If your horn has a curved bell brace (Tempo or top-level King) it might be worth a lot of money to repair.

You will see a lot of references to a guy named DJ Kennedy. He is a great source for inexpensive but playable instruments.

One note about talking about range. We couldn't do a lot of ledger lines so we use something called the "Grand Staff" (this is what the piano players use). In the Grand Staff,

=

. So for example F 2 lines and a space above the bass clef is

. Now, is your top note that F or is it a ridiculously high C that I can't even put on our grand staff?

Either way, you will find a host of great suggestions on how to play better. One of the best is to find a teacher and take some lessons, even as an adult.

ttf_WaltTrombone · Post by **ttf_WaltTrombone** » Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:36 pm

Quote from: JonH on Aug 09, 2009, 12:56AMHello. I'm new here and to the trombone. My name is Jon. I played trumpet years ago, but I really love the mellow sound of the trombone. So, at 52 years of age, I decided to try and learn to play it. How am I ding? You'd have to ask Walter, who I have the pleasure of having as teacher.
I rent a bone now, but I will be buying one as soon as I learn what I should be buying. Any help there would be appreciated. Cheers.
Hey, Jon!

Jon's doing pretty good for someone who just started playing. Just trying to get the good habits going at this point. He looks like Steve Turre (a LOT!), but without the long braid down his back, so he's got that trombone player look down!

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:46 pm

Hello hello!!

My name is Bex and I am a bass trombonist. I started out on piano at age 7, switched to the flute and piccolo at age 11, and added tenor trombone at age 12 so I could play in the Jazz band. During my stint in middle school, our Jazz band was invited to play at the North Sea Jazz Festival in Amsterdam, Jazz Sous Les Pommiers in Coutances, France as well as the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Talk about starting out strong! The year after that European tour we were invited back to France to play our big band charts for the 50th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. It was the single most memorable gig of my life. Those first 3 years of playing brass and cranking out the jazz charts really shaped and influenced me.

When I went to high school I wanted to march and my band director talked me out of marching flute and into marching trombone. Same with my chair in Symphonic band. He was so wanting me to improve that he lent me his personal horn which was my first foray into bass trombone. It was a single rotor Bach and I loved it! The year after that the infamous Holton TR-181 was purchased by the band program for me to use. I earned the nickname 'Big Mama Trex' and loved playing sweet and low!

While in school I participated in Jazz band, Symphonic band, Marching band, the church brass choir, the St. John's River City Youth Band, District Honors Band, participated in FBA competitions and various Solo & Ensemble contests.

After high school I never played again and had no desire to until this summer. I didn't have a horn anymore and didn't have the time to pursue attaining one, it seemed. I have always loved music, jazz especially. I was reunited with my love when I was following DCI this year. Being recently divorced I've rediscovered hobbies and interests that had fallen by the wayside, music being at the top of the heap. I also decided that I want to instill a love for music in my two children, and as with most things the best way to teach is by example. All of these things pointed me in one direction: the bass clef.

The fire has been fanned and I want to play again! I couldn't remember the kind of horn I played in school and while I was trying to Google my way to an answer, I found this forum. Yay! I don't know when I will start playing again as I need to get a horn first and then make space in my schedule between going back to school myself and raising kids. I know one thing though, I cannot wait!!

ttf_normrowe · Post by **ttf_normrowe** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:55 pm

Quote from: SuncoastMama on Aug 18, 2009, 05:46PMHello hello!!

My name is Bex and I am a bass trombonist.

Hi, Bex, and welcome to the Trombone Forum!!! My wife was born and raised at the other end of TN (Memphis) and is also a bass trombonist (although her primary instrument is piano). Enjoyed reading your story. Plenty of folks around here to chat with and learn from.

ttf_BariTrom · Post by **ttf_BariTrom** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:14 am

welcome welcome welcome one and all

Now start posting

dont be shy

ttf_RedHotMama · Post by **ttf_RedHotMama** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:24 am

Quote from: BariTrom on Sep 05, 2009, 09:14AMwelcome welcome welcome one and all

Now start posting

dont be shy

Well said, Gemma, and seconded.

HOWEVER....

Where is the report of YOUR summer drum corps tour????

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:00 am

to paglarize someone who told me to slow down when asking for someone else to fill us in on their recent activities.

slow down there RHM. Gemma will fill us in when there has been time.

OR ELSE THERE WILL BE CONSEQUENCES....

we want details, we want the dirty low down, we want stuff you didn't even tell your best friend.

limited to instrument playing of course, none of that personal detail junk any how.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:24 pm

Hello There,

I'm a native Texan who just likes music. Let me know if there are any trombone concerts coming up in the Houston area. I'd really appreciate it. For all the musicians who have the guts and dedication to pursue their dreams...God Speed!

- Janese

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:04 pm

Hi Janese, and welcome!

Many Forum members post their upcoming concerts on our Calendar, so you can scan through to see who is playing in your area. We also have several members in Houston.

One group you could probably check out is The Woodlands Concert Band (I think we may have a link to them in our Links section; if not, you can search for them using Yahoo, Google, etc.).

Hope you find our Forum a fun place to visit and a great place to learn.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:53 pm

Hi, my name is John, I have been playing trombone for 12 years (since 5th grade) I have not however been on the internet for all of those years and when i found this sight I thought it was the best thing ever... it still is!!! lol. I recently took a break on the bone and am currently working on building my chops back up. I am also looking for a professional series straight horn...

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:03 pm

welcome to the forum

I'll be the first to tell you to try out as many trombones as you can

if you are looking to get an experienced vintage trombone, read some posts by DJ Kennedy. Admittably his style is unique but he is the guy that is willing to talk to you about vintage trombones and he has provided good service to myself and others.

figure out what you want, what you need and ask questions.

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:05 pm

Hi John, and Welcome!

If you are looking for a new trombone, check out the Classified Ads. Lots of nice instruments there. Also, find Forum Member DJ Kennedy. He specializes in used instruments. It may not look great, but it will play great. And it will be a lot less expensive.

Meanwhile, browse around. Try to find the answer to your question in an older thread, but it you have a specific thing you want to ask (but not "which trombone is best for me" or "which trombone is best") feel free to ask. Note that the two questions I mentioned are impossible to answer: without hearing you play a particular instrument we can't judge its suitability (and even then we really should be live with you); and given there are literally dozens of brands that are currently being used by active professionals it's clear that no one instrument is "best".

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:03 am

I'm new here, a trombonist living and playing extensively in Toronto, Canada. If you get a chance check me out on my website http://www.chrisbutchermusic.com/

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:07 am

Hi and welcome

Feel free to wade in on the Pedagogy board. We have a lot of very experienced folks and others who are running into new situations that they need help to solve. If you need help with an odd student, or can help somebody who has a problem with one that you have already dealt with we welcome all.

We also get a lot of posts in Practice Room with similar issues.

And if you are planning to perform somewhere post a Notice and put it on our Calendar. Maybe you can get a few more Audience.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:57 pm

Hi. I have been playing trombone since 4th grade, and I am now in 9th grade, and I am always trying to get better, because I am nowhere near the best.
I hope to see you all on these message boards

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:42 pm

Hi and welcome

Just a minor point. It's always good manners to see if your question has been asked before. If you don't understand what was said in the older thread you can ask a cogent question pointed at understanding terms or whatever.

We have a nifty search function that you can use two ways:

1. Search puff cheeks will return any post that has both the words "puff" and "cheeks" in it, not necessarily together.

2. Search "puff cheeks" will only return posts where "puff" and "cheeks" are adjacent and in that order.

Do a little research here on what you want to work on. We have suggestions from world-class teachers on things to do for different problems.

You say you want to get better. The best way to do that is to take lessons from a good teacher. If you try to teach yourself you will not learn efficiently, and may develop some bad habits that may hold you back later.

Good luck with your playing.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 5:33 pm

Hey everyone, my name is Jon, just started playing my trombone again after 20+ years.

I played all through High school, and did a year with the Cornell Big Red Band. then I packed up the horn, joined the Army, and didn't play again until I got "volunteered" to play with an alumni Band for my high school's 125th aniv.

Anyway I enjoyed playing again and joined a local community band that would put up with me while I'm getting my chops back.

I'll probably be in the market for a new (to me) horn next spring before the summer concert/parade season starts, and this site is just what I was looking for to help me decide what to get, and also lots of advice on getting back into the swing of things.

Thanks in advance for the help.

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:41 pm

Hi Rex, and Welcome!

There's lots of information here. Surf. Browse. Learn. Then if you can't find the exact answer you need, ask a question.

Above all else, have fun!

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:34 pm

yep, have fun, tell a joke or two and when you are ready for a different trombone, check out DJ Kennedy. he has a reputation for having some vintage experienced trombones which many people find fits their needs.

may not fit yours but don't forget to give him a shout when you start looking.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sun Oct 04, 2009 9:31 pm

Hi All! This isn't my first post (mis-posted elsewhere) so those who've already said 'hi' back need not feel obliged to do so again, thanks.

I'm returning to the horn after a 22 year absence. I've recently been working with a pro player who retired and is also getting back into the thick of it.
My current horns are two King 606's. One stays in the closet...just needed it for parts to create frankenbone, a single playable horn. The other bone is a Sears Silvertone that I picked up thinking it might be a King...WRONG! But, it WAS made in Elkhart by Conn or Buscher (one of those) and sounds beeeoootiful! Just needs some work...it's in the shop just now.

I was never a great player but I can tell that my sound now is better than it ever was and I'm enthused to be getting back to playing. I'm afraid my high school band teachers (well, two of them) were more interested in THEY'RE band than they were interested in instilling a love of great symphonic music in us. I had forgotten why I wanted to play in the first place. My work friend has been guiding my playing. Even though I don't know how my speed is compared with my junior year, I think my understanding of the instrument (partly due to this forum) and my musical knowledge are much greater than it was back then. I started playing at age 10 and quit half way thru my junior year.

My main interested are in 30's/40's, jazz, and I still have some interest in classical, and dixieland styles.

Lastly, I'm looking forward to borrowing a friends Benge 190F sometime soon and learning to play a large bore and an F trigger.

Swing Heil!!

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 8:16 pm

Hi everyone, my name is Jordan, and I'm a high school senior.

I've been playing for about 7 years. I still play on the same beat up, used horn that I started with, so I'm definitely in the market for a new horn.

I like to play many different styles, such as jazz, marching, classical, and ska; and I'm in all the bands and ensembles my school has.

I plan on majoring in Music ed. when I go to college next year, and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about playing my instrument before I go there.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:51 am

OK, as a new guy I will give a shot at introducing myself.

I am Keith and live just outside Jacksonville in NE Florida (US). Played piano as a kid and bone in grades 6-12, graduating HS in 1981, and then you gotta have a "pro" horn before college. Right? Bought a used '69 Elkhart 88H and had NO idea what I was doing. Sometime around '79 I had discovered jazz and at the same time Jacksonville began hosting a "real" jazz fest each year. I saw Urbie, Dizzy, Maynard, and many many others over the next decade and just WOW. After a year in college I picked up elec. bass to play with some local guys and eventually that replace my bone as my main axe - probably not the worst decision, as I was only OK on T-bone. I FINALLY found my true calling though behind a mixing console (ca. 1990). Being a musician is a huge asset behind "the desk". Ultimately, I made my career designing and selling AV and Lighting systems - mostly for churches ('cause Lord knows they need the help!)

My 17 yr old daughter will be finishing HS in 2010. She is a wonderful F Horn player- probably attending Univ based in part on scholarship offerings. My son is 4 years behind - picked up trumpet 18 months ago and has never looked back. Ol Dad wasn't exactly thrilled with that horn choice until he had been playing for about two weeks and sounded like he had 2 YEARS experience

. I have to admit it is a natural fit. He is also a jazz fan - so there is some hope.

So after all these years, I want to play with my son and play in our brass section at church - maybe join a community band. I posted under "Instruments" looking for some direction concerning my old 88H. It has hardly been played in 15-20 years. At least I am old and wise enough now to know that I don't need an 88H (never really did...). I think this forum is fantastic, and will probably be in and out as much as time affords.

On a side note; anyone with AV questions can feel free to contact me directly. Happy to discuss that gear as well.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 4:11 pm

Hey there, joined a few days ago but is just posting in the forums now. I'll give it a try in introducing myself.

My name is Ake Saito and I was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan; so please excuse any grammatical errors, my English isn't yet perfect. I am 23 years old, and I have played the trombone since I was very little, around 5-6 years old, and I just recently took up the bass. My family was always very busy but my mother wanted my brother and I to be musically talented, my brother plays the cello. We ended up in the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra in around 2006. I quit however when I decided to move to Hawaii. Due to family issues as well, I needed to escape my father. I now work for the Honolulu Symphony and I compose some music on the side.

Right now I am in a friend's symphony where probably no one has heard of since it's not known and it's name sounds more like a rock band than a symphony. Since this is my friend's symphony it's basically make up with college students that want to make music with friends. Our director/conductor is also a student. It's a fun activity. It's called Project X if you're wondering. Haha.

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:00 pm

welcome to the forum

having fun while playing trombone???? doesn't get much better than that. keep it up.

ttf_tbone62 · Post by **ttf_tbone62** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:27 pm

Welcome to the Forum!

I'm glad to see you guys joining us and I hope you find as much useful information and enjoy the community here as I have over the years.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:27 am

Hi

I'm another late starter to trombone (wrong side of forty). Been playing about 8 years and now play fairly regularly in a town concert band, brass quintet and big swing band. Been lurking on this forum for a couple of years & picked up loads of useful information so thought I ought to join the forum properly. I like most kinds of music including jazz in it's various forms including dixieland, swing, cool/hot etc., classical, blues, rock etc. Not so keen on country & western though...

By the way, I've always been intrigued by scientists that are also musicians - are there many out there in the forum ether?

ttf_RedHotMama · Post by **ttf_RedHotMama** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:36 am

Hi, Mark, and welcome to the forum. Glad you decided to stop lurking!

Several forum members are scientists, including MoominDave, Bruce Guttman and myself. This gives you a physicist, a chemical engineer and a biologist, respectively. What's your discipline?

ttf_Steven · Post by **ttf_Steven** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:45 am

Quote from: Mark Auty on Oct 18, 2009, 04:27AMBy the way, I've always been intrigued by scientists that are also musicians - are there many out there in the forum ether?

If we include mathematicians, I'm sure there are plenty. Actually, it's years since there has been interesting mathematics in my job as a software engineer. Every time I've had a job that required my background in computational geometry, it went away.

As a returning trombone player, I'm somewhat intrigued by those of you who start playing trombone as adults. I stopped playing trombone as an incipient adult. Spent years fiddling around with other instruments without really getting anywhere. Finally got back to where I seem to belong.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:51 am

Hi RedHotMama

Thanks for the welcome and there are other scientific/musical hybrids out there. Not sure how to categorise my job. I suppose my discipline is microscopy (optical, electron, atomic force)as applied to food. This involves a fair bit of physics (interaction of electromagentic radiation with food materials), biology (interaction of people with food) but probably mostly chemistry, specifically physicochemical properties of milk constituents. Sorry if this sound long-winded - if I'm at a party (a rare event, being a scientist)I just tell people: "I look at food" and invariably get a blank stare for some reason....

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 4:53 am

welcome to the forum. I had to give you a personal welcome

Irish, trombonist, and quotes Robin Williams,

I think you will fit right in.

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:11 am

Sly fox

Thanks again for the warm welcome. Sorry to disappoint you but I am actually English - will you still like me? We came over to Ireland in 1997 and I really started trombone by accident. My wife plays clarinet and she joined a town wind band. Then my son started cornet and I had to listen to their recitals. I was not "in to" that sort of music but thought I would rather play something than listen! The band needed trombones so I decided to take it up. I should perhaps mention that I had played violin, piano & guitar as well, so it was probably easier for me than someone without any musical training. I get have regular lessons with a trombonist - essential for progress in my view. The range, timbre and incredible SOUND of the trombone is what keeps me going.

still like Robin Williams though....

ps Cork Jazz festival is happening next week - any of you folks coming?

ttf_RedHotMama · Post by **ttf_RedHotMama** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:32 am

An excellent reason to take up the trombone, and in fact very similar to my own. Enjoy the Cork festival.... are you a Guinness drinker?

Quote from: Mark Auty on Oct 18, 2009, 04:51AM....if I'm at a party (a rare event, being a scientist) I just tell people: "I look at food" and invariably get a blank stare for some reason....

Ditto with the parties. However, I tell them, "I work on insects", which usually gets some sort of response. Everybody has an opinion about insects!

ttf_anonymous · Post by **ttf_anonymous** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:59 am

RHM

Have been known to drink the odd pint or five. Prefer real ale (not readily available here) but a fresh pint of Guinness is the next best thing. We (Big Band called Tuxedo Junction) are actually playing in the jazz festival this year so I'll lay off the black stuff until the gig is over..

Re: Parties - I guess then a killer opening line would be "I work on insects AS food.."

ttf_sly fox · Post by **ttf_sly fox** » Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:25 am

Mark

2 outta 3 ain't bad.