Recital Preparation

January 18, 2011 - In this video clip, I describe the process of preparing for a recital and what's really important in those last few days before the big event. How important is accuracy? Or should we just be focused on managing our embouchure?
Please bear with me as I still mess around with microphones while I try and get the sound ok. The articulation sounds rather too pingy, even for my taste!

[@putzgadol]

This man's solo "bolero"is so far superior to any of the other fifty versions I have heard. This includes my teacher who was principal of a major American symphony.

[@adhanda2017]

Best I've heard so far. His Mozart kicks too...

[@stephaniecurry45]

Who was your teacher

[@bobbycabbagestalk1492]

@@stephaniecurry45 yeah he was very specific

[@victortorres1930]

I wish he would start posting again.

[@SneakyNinja-el5bn]

Just realized this video was 10 years ago

[@DavidBurris]

Oh.. That's why Symphony Fantastique excerpt mind when I was picking something for excerpt class. I listened to this shortly before. Very great playing.

[@bobjacobson858]

We could add "...and not September 20, either!" LOL--I love his sense of humor. A great video--if I could get to play even remotely this well, I would be very happy (but I've only been playing trombone for 2 weeks, so I guess I still have a legitimate excuse!).

[@mlankaod]

Thank you, Mr. Bousfield on you preparation insights

[@davidwilson2214]

His Bolero is my favorite also! By a far margin for sure. Benefiting from his teaching also. Thanks Ian for keeping us up to date on everything! What kind of .547 horn do you mostly play and like? I have a 1967 Conn 8H my parents purchased new for me back in 8th grade. Also have a B & S MS1 straight horn no trigger. Has a 9” rose bell. Very sweet sounding

[@245L6GwM]

Helpful reflections on pacing, stamina and preparation - thanks!

[@luistromb]

This is great master Ian Bousfield....greetings from PERÚ.

[@christangriego]

Very enjoyable. Thanks for taking the time to do this video.

[@jackroks]

I love when he just plonks the trombone down!

[@jordanpavlica6768]

Liam Neesons cooler brother who shreds Bone!

[@roberthoffhines5419]

superlative playing. simply wonderful. And I generally hate listening to trombone.

[@MrRevbev]

Mr. Bousfield, I also play a Yamahah. I love it. What kind of mouthpiece are you using? It looks like a Bach . . .

[@Markinsky]

You chose to do the Berlioz on a large bore tenor. Did you ever play it on an alto.?

[@nirolfaciram]

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@siavashhakim6904]

Hello what is the last instrument you are using here, last one with small bore
?

[@miyo2340]

Sackbut (Baroque Trombone)

[@siavashhakim6904]

Thanks

[@jacobruiz97]

@@miyo2340 *Alto sackbut

[@MsFarenait]

grande prof. sound bellissimo tanto cuore.

[@alvarogarcia75]

superb!!! Hello from Bogotá, Colombia

[@williamchan1414]

Anyone can give a list of what the songs are? Thanks so much

[@kjkapinos]

Not that I could play any of those excerpts, but If I could, my embouchure would have given up half way through this video. I don't know how you can get through two hours of this!!!

[@zerohero3520]

Wow!

[@TheMahler1896]

Salve, ci si rivede! Ahahah... sei trombonista?

[@gianlucacamilli3301]

Semplicemente...Strepitoso.

[@JonBlondell]

Nobody can go full out for 2 hours? Give me a break! Go play a couple of jazz gigs, throw in a record date, and general screwing around, and you will aproach what a good commercial player does all day, not 2 hours. Sorry, you play very well, but come on!

[@GameConnoisseur69]

Who are you exactly

[@JonBlondell]

+KJKING326 Jon Blondell. A thousand or so record dates, a few movies, thousands of jingles. Austin Tx.

[@GameConnoisseur69]

Never heard of you.

[@JonBlondell]

+KJKING326 That's ok, you hear me every day on the radio.

[@GameConnoisseur69]

Oh that's pretty cool what songs?