I finally get it. One of the best things about playing in the YouTube Symphony was the chance to collaborate and be coached by Mr. Ian Bousfield, solo trombonist with the Vienna Philharmonic. His constant urging for more precision in articulation and rhythmic accuracy not only helped me with some issues I’ve had in my [...]

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Upload, Upload, Upload Eep. Ok, I admit it, I WAS SKEPTICAL. C’mon, Google + YouTube and a “global” symphony picked by pros and regular Joe’s? It turned out to be one of the best groups I’ve played with, and I learned much more than I could have possibly [...]

Made it to NYC, quick 4-5 hr nap and it’s go time! I really should have taken a photo- it’s a neat feeling (even when you’re flying coach) to approach the baggage carousel and see “that guy” with the sign is actually waiting for YOU. OK, it’s probably petty, but it’s the little things that [...]

Easter gig done: Happy Easter everyone! I’m running to the airport and testing the ability to Mobile Blog (moblog) in preparation for my jaunt to Carnegie Hall. Thinking of traveling only with a Zoom H2 recorder, a Flip Mino HD, and my iPhone. I’ll capture plenty of clips of the blog and to kick off [...]

Introduction video for the YouTube Symphony Orchestra

Bonehead Heads to Carnegie Hall – Thank you for your support!

Voting ends tonight at midnight- so get out there and send some musicians to Carnegie Hall! Cost: $0.00, No Registration, Time: 60 Seconds

YouTube is sponsoring a very interesting project- a “collaborative” orchestra comprised of great players from around the world. The submission process includes a new composition the Eroica by composer Tan Dun of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon fame. The YouTube Symphony Orchestra submission includes two videos, thefirst being your particular part in the orchestra, the second [...]