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Meet Chad!

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Meet Chad! Chad started playing trombone in 5th grade. The trombone captured his attention with its size, and with the buzzing of a mouthpiece. Chad is in 11th grade at Warren Mott HS, and he plays in the Big Band, Symphonic Band, and Marching Band! Chad's favorite aspect of playing music is the feeling of accomplishment. His experience of practicing a piece, and seeing how putting in the time pays off is his biggest reward.

Tips for Beginning Band Parents: Oiling Trumpet Valves

We always get a lot of questions from new students and beginning band parents on how to oil their trumpet valves. Well, now we have a video for you! Check out the video for a demonstration. The importance of oiling trumpet valves is two-fold. The long term benefit of oiling your trumpet valves is that it helps to extend the life of the valves. The short term benefit is that it facilitates technique. Players should oil their valves before practice sessions and performances.

Meet Duffy!

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Hi Friends! Meet Duffy! Duffy joined our team this Fall after itching to get back into a world where he's surrounded by music. Duffy began his musical journey at the age of 14. He and his friends decided the best way to meet girls would be to form a band and play an instrument! And so Duffy picked up the bass guitar. He and his band have been together ever since. They gigged first at their high school dances, and have played many other venues to this day. Duffy loves music and doesn't know what he'd do without it. Welcome to the A&G crew, Duffy!