Author Archives: David Brubeck

Stereogram 37 for Bass Trombone

Stereogram No. 37 is based on the old hymn tune ”’Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus.” This is the second stereogram dedicated to Mr. Yeo, the first, No. 31, is based upon the hymn tune “How Great Thou Art” … Continue reading

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Stereogram 1 for Tuba

We are pleased to announce that Stereograms Nos. 1-10 have been transcribed for tuba, with Nos. 11-20 to follow shortly. Under the supervision of Tubist and Professor Kelly G. Thomas of University of Arizona and his graduate assistant, Will Houchin, … Continue reading

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Stereogram 11: “Miami”

The two free original Stereograms available for download on davidbrubeck.com, No. 1-“Pankow” and No. 11 “Miami”, serve to lay the ground work for the solos which follow them.  Stereogram No. 1 serves as a gentle introduction to the idea of … Continue reading

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Stereogram 33

For those who have heard…. Who can forget the image and sounds of Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock and his stirring rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”?  It is at once fresh, patriotic, memorable and revolutionary.  It epitomizes the essence of … Continue reading

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Stereogram 1

Introduction to “Pankow” Stereogram No. 1, dedicated to James Pankow of the jazz-rock group Chicago.  The popularity of Chicago along with Pankow’s distinctive and innovative style of playing, and talents as a songwriter, arranger, and improviser distinguish him as one … Continue reading

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Stereograms in Performance

Douglas Yeo performs Stereogram No. 37 in recital at Indiana State University in Terra Haute On Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Doug Yeo performed Stereogram No. 37 (”’Tis so Sweet to Trust in Jesus”), in a concert he shared with the … Continue reading

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Stereograms for Tuba at SERTEC 2010

David Brubeck has been invited to perform and present at the 2010 South East Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference (SERTEC), hosted by Kenyon Wilson.  Featuring guest artists from across the United Sates, SERTEC 2010 will take place in Chattanooga, Tennessee … Continue reading

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Program from the 2010 International Trombone Festival in Austin, Texas

At the invitation of Tony Brickens and Jon Bohls, I was privileged to perform as a bass trombone solo artist at the 2010 ITF.  My program focused on the performance of my compositions entitled “Stereograms”, and the musical journey they … Continue reading

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The Pedagogy of Arnold Jacobs: Part 2

Arnold Jabs claims to play two tubas at once, and does. As he says, he plays the tuba in his hands and the tuba in his head. Focusing the act of performance on the stimulus provided by the musical imagination … Continue reading

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The Pedagogy of Arnold Jacobs: Part 1

Author’s note (1991) It is impossible to capture the essence of such a powerful and influential teacher as Arnold Jacobs in print, let alone in the limited space available here. However, insight into the techniques and philosophies of this great … Continue reading

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