Christmas TC Trombone Choir

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-10-06 1:41 p.m.

Too early?

bwanamfupi · by **bwanamfupi** » 2022-10-09 10:11 p.m.

I'd be interested. I thought last year's iteration worked pretty well.

tmarco97 · by **tmarco97** » 2022-10-10 2:34 a.m.

Likewise, I’d love to participate again!

jbeatenbough · by **jbeatenbough** » 2022-10-11 10:35 a.m.

I'm in!

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-10-11 11:28 a.m.

we need to get the ringleaders involved again. Mikebmiller and michaelpilley are you up for this again?

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-11 12:00 p.m.

Sure, I'm in. Michael did that killer backing track last year that made it very easy to follow. I checked my email and it was Erik Stegall who procured the music, which was a tune off of the Julliard trombone choir's xmas album. If he has any more of those arrangements, that would be great to do again. 12 people is a perfect number to have for this type of video. That gives me 12 4 x 3 windows to use if everybody records in landscape.

I don't know if John Fedchock would have time to play again as he has a pretty busy touring schedule now, but it doesn't hurt to ask. Maybe Jen would play too.

MrHCinDE · by **MrHCinDE** » 2022-10-11 12:07 p.m.

Count me in again, was good fun last year

NuhJuhKuh · by **NuhJuhKuh** » 2022-10-11 1:27 p.m.

I’m game!

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-12 9:56 a.m.

I am working on it aleady with Erik. Stay tuned for further details.

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-10-12 7:17 p.m.

If you have trouble getting to 12 I'll do it.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-13 9:28 a.m.

OK ladies, gents, and bass trombone players, we are all set. Erik has procured the arrangement of the Ellington version of the Nutcracker overture for 8 bones. There are 6 tenor and 2 bass parts. The first tenor part is a screamer - it goes to a high F.

You can look at the music here:

<LINK_TEXT text="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BU6CxKxHgEcSzqanmoCCMsojSjuh7fib?usp=sharing</LINK_TEXT>

If you want to play, be honest about your abilities and don't sign up for a high part if you don't have the chops. Erik is talking with at least one well known pro player about joining us, so that person will probably handle the lead part.

Last year we ended up with 15 players plus the soloist. 16 would be a good number this time with 2 on a part and also it fits the screen nicely. So take a look at the music and then add your name to the sign up sheet here:

Michael Pilley is doing the audio and will prepare the backing track.

We have plenty of time this year as we are staring on Christmas even before Wal-Mart. So take a look at the parts, decide what you want to play, and start practicing. I will post up again when Michael has the backup track ready.

Here is a recording of the tune by the Julliard bone choir.

<YOUTUBE id="UwGd0pvbg-I">[url]https://youtu.be/UwGd0pvbg-I"><LINK_TEXT text="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... sp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Rldh_bPVpVd-crMKr2FhFCaVj7wm40stP6CEbLru_Oc/edit?usp=sharing</LINK_TEXT>

Michael Pilley is doing the audio and will prepare the backing track.

We have plenty of time this year as we are staring on Christmas even before Wal-Mart. So take a look at the parts, decide what you want to play, and start practicing. I will post up again when Michael has the backup track ready.

Here is a recording of the tune by the Julliard bone choir.

<YOUTUBE id="UwGd0pvbg-I">[url]https://youtu.be/UwGd0pvbg-I</YOUTUBE>

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-14 9:15 a.m.

Our guest artist has been confirmed. Carol Jarvis is going to take on the high Fs. Carol is fantastic, so we are off to a good start already.

jbeatenbough · by **jbeatenbough** » 2022-10-14 9:18 a.m.

Fantastic!

Mikebmiller · 2022-10-18 8:47 a.m.

Well it looks like we have a quorum already!

By quorum, I mean we have enough to cover all the parts with at least one player. By all means, please still sign up if you want to play.

Bymcustommusic · by **Bymcustommusic** » 2022-10-18 2:26 p.m.

:bassclef: I am in to play any part!

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-10-18 3:01 p.m.

[quote="Bymcustommusic"]:bassclef: I am in to play any part![/quote]

Scroll up for links to music and sign-up sheet

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-18 4:58 p.m.

Update - I just looked at the sheet again and we have 14 people signed up. I really don't want to go over 16 as my computer might go on strike processing that many video feeds at once. If somebody wants to buy me a Mac Studio, that would be cool. So I went ahead and assigned parts based on what people asked for. To be honest, tenor 2-4 are all in the same range. The all go to high Bb. So we can use one more on T4 and if anybody want to double Carol, we can use one more T1.

So go ahead and check out your part assignment and download your music and start practicing. When Patrick has the backup track ready, we will send that out.

glenp · by **glenp** » 2022-10-18 8:17 p.m.

Looks like there’s only one person on Tenor 4. If it’s still open, I’d like to play that part.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-19 9:37 a.m.

OK ladies and gents. We have 17 people signed up, so I am going to have to say that we are full at this point. Shawn and Glen got the last 2 slots.

I made a google drive folder for uploads here:

<LINK_TEXT text="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TP1oU_WVa2oBaRwe-kTt2z2JPVJWzf5J?usp=sharing</LINK_TEXT>

Please read and follow Michael's audio guide, which I am pasting here:

AUDIO guide notes

If you're recording audio separately, please deliver in 24 bit wav. I will be doing a lot of editing on this project, so if you're able to edit your stem to line up with the guide track then that would be much appreciated.

If you're recording on a phone: Check that you're not standing too close to your mic by recording the loudest part of this arrangement and listening back to it with headphones. If it sounds distorted, you're too close.

I'll do my best to catch any distorted tracks as they come through so you can re-record in time if you need to. Best approach is to not overblow, and play softs softer so your range of dynamics is still good.

I understand that sometimes it's impossible to get a single take that you are happy with. I am fine with using separate takes, but please label these clearly and choose which parts you like better for me, otherwise I might not grab your best take.

It is also much more difficult for Mike Miller to have separate videos, so if one of your takes is complete all the way through, that would be nicer for him. I actually usually record all my audio first when I do a video, then do a *mime track so I can concentrate on performing. It's not cheating, it's art!

*mime ie I still play, but I don't care if I miss any notes

The guide track has a two bar count in, and is not a consistent tempo throughout. If you're using a DAW to record, turn your metronome off.

I recommend that you play through this at least twice with the guide track so you can get used to it, especially the speed that it finishes at (22bpm above the start!)

Don't forget that there are multiple people playing your part so don't stress about getting it perfect. I'll be editing timing and tuning, and if the odd note is not great it might not make it into the mix. No one will know! And they'll all think you sound amazing. Just enjoy making the video, smile when you're not playing and remember that people will be watching this to see a performance, so perform!

For the video, please follow these guidelines:

Wear something festive - the cheesier the better. Ugly sweaters and blinking lights are encouraged.

Shoot in LANDSCAPE!!! That mean's your phone/camera is sideways, not up and down.

If you are using an iphone, the default setting is to reverse the video. Please change this so that it does not appear that you are playing left-handed.

If you can use a mic that is better than your phone mic, please do so. Separate audio and video files are OK as long as they sync up.

Shoot so that the camera is on the slide side and not the bell side so that we can see your pretty face.

Don't stand directly in front of a window if you are shooting in daytime as that tends to overexpose the image.

Keep the background in mind. Don't have too much junk in the background.

Don't shoot in 4K even if your camera can do that. The file sizes get huge and it will be rendered in 1080 anyway.

Try to keep your music stand out of the shot.

Here is the video from last year:

<YOUTUBE id="c1Of-fxnf1I">https://youtu.be/c1Of-fxnf1I</YOUTUBE>

Most everybody did a very good job following the guidelines. I have to bust on John for being the least festive guy in the video, even though he was the soloist.

We are not in a rush with this as we are getting a very early start. So take your time and make a good video. I'll ask Michael to post his deadline here.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-19 9:45 a.m.

For some reason, it won't let me post the link for the guide track correctly. The guide track is in this folder:

<LINK_TEXT text="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BU6CxKxHgEcSzqanmoCCMsojSjuh7fib?usp=sharing</LINK_TEXT>

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-19 10:33 a.m.

OK I heard from Michael. Let's shoot for the end of November to get your videos in. That gives you 6 weeks. If you get tired of your relatives at Thanksgiving, this give you an excuse to tell them you have to go do something!

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-10-19 8:16 p.m.

I've offered to do the video edit as well (my PC can handle loads of tracks), so we can accept more people on this project. The more the merrier!

Can I add to the video guide that you try to record in 30 fps (frames per second) please?

deanmccarty · by **deanmccarty** » 2022-10-24 7:06 p.m.

I’m in if there’s room for another.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-25 4:54 p.m.

[quote="deanmccarty"]I’m in if there’s room for another.[/quote]

Just put your name on the sign up sheet. Looks like all the parts have at least 2 people already so just choose whatever part you are comfortable playing

Lamplighter · by **Lamplighter** » 2022-10-25 6:08 p.m.

I'm really looking forward to hearing this. I'm afraid playing in it is a bit above my pay grade at this time, but maybe someday!

deanmccarty · by **deanmccarty** » 2022-10-25 7:21 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]<QUOTE author="deanmccarty" post_id="191681" time="1666652789" user_id="3192">
I’m in if there’s room for another.[/quote]

Just put your name on the sign up sheet. Looks like all the parts have at least 2 people already so just choose whatever part you are comfortable playing
</QUOTE>

If there are already 2 on a part then that’s cool… hopefully I’ll catch it earlier next year. Or… if someone can’t do it I’m happy to fill in. I could play whatever is needed.

Looking forward to hearing this

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-25 10:16 p.m.

[quote="deanmccarty"]<QUOTE author="Mikebmiller" post_id="191766" time="1666731270" user_id="213">

Just put your name on the sign up sheet. Looks like all the parts have at least 2 people already so just choose whatever part you are comfortable playing[/quote]

If there are already 2 on a part then that’s cool… hopefully I’ll catch it earlier next year. Or… if someone can’t do it I’m happy to fill in. I could play whatever is needed.

Looking forward to hearing this
</QUOTE>

Dean - jump on in there. Michael said he can handle lots of tracks on his video.

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-10-27 11:22 a.m.

I'll volunteer to double Carol on T1 if you want. High Fs are not an issue for me. Contact me thru the forum and my email at <EMAIL email="jupiterbone@yahoo.com">jupiterbone@yahoo.com</EMAIL>

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-27 1:45 p.m.

[quote="ssking2b"]I'll volunteer to double Carol on T1 if you want. High Fs are not an issue for me. Contact me thru the forum and my email at <EMAIL email="jupiterbone@yahoo.com">jupiterbone@yahoo.com</EMAIL>[/quote]

Go for it!

I can actually play high F's, but not well enough to want to do it in front of millions of people on YouTube. I was once up to a double high Bb, but then I ran my face into a tree mountain biking and have never gotten that high again.

bwanamfupi · by **bwanamfupi** » 2022-10-29 11:56 a.m.

[quote="Lamplighter"]I'm really looking forward to hearing this. I'm afraid playing in it is a bit above my pay grade at this time, but maybe someday![/quote]

Nothing to stop you from picking one of the parts that looks like what you'd like to be able to play, and then working on it with the click track. Even if you don't join this year it's good experience. For the record, Mike does a good job picking playable ensemble music, and the editing covers glitches from folks like me. I suspect the span of skill from super good to amateur hobbyist is a bit unusual. It's definitely something I appreciate. Hopefully you can join next year.

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-10-29 12:33 p.m.

How do I submit my finished video, and do you want it in actual stereo, or mono (2 track)?

jbeatenbough · by **jbeatenbough** » 2022-10-29 4:52 p.m.

See "Audio Guide Notes" up above

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-10-30 2:09 p.m.

The only problem with getting started so early is that nobody will have thier xmas decorations or tree up yet, so getting a festive background may be more challenging.

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-11-01 1:18 p.m.

I don't see any link to specifically upload audio/video to above Am I missing something?

jbeatenbough · by **jbeatenbough** » 2022-11-01 1:21 p.m.

Try <LINK_TEXT text="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... 2JPVJWzf5J">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TP1oU_WVa2oBaRwe-kTt2z2JPVJWzf5J</LINK_TEXT>

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-11-10 8:41 a.m.

How is everyone going on getting your parts recorded? Only a few weeks left.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-11-10 9:45 a.m.

[quote="michaelpilley"]How is everyone going on getting your parts recorded? Only a few weeks left.[/quote]

Gettin it done this weekend!

bwanamfupi · by **bwanamfupi** » 2022-11-11 5:17 p.m.

[quote="Matt K"]<QUOTE author="michaelpilley" post_id="193213" time="1668087675" user_id="12458">
How is everyone going on getting your parts recorded? Only a few weeks left.[/quote]

Gettin it done this weekend!
</QUOTE>

And appreciating how incredibly helpful the metronome and vocal guidance was on the click track Michael did for us last year. I think "mostly correct" will involve giving Mike some good editing practice.

NuhJuhKuh · by **NuhJuhKuh** » 2022-11-15 1:12 p.m.

I played along with the guide-track for the first time today, and looked out some seasonal apparel too! This is the most I’ve practiced a single piece for a very long time :lol: I’ve just about got it I think. Will try to get it recorded in the next week or so.

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-11-16 1:49 p.m.

The guide track doesn't swing the eight notes from 55-60 but the parts don't indicate that return to straight eighths.

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-11-17 2:36 p.m.

[quote="robcat2075"]The guide track doesn't swing the eight notes from 55-60 but the parts don't indicate that return to straight eighths.[/quote]

Just play what they play on the track.

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-11-17 2:38 p.m.

[quote="bwanamfupi"]<QUOTE author="Matt K" post_id="193216" time="1668091548" user_id="48">

Gettin it done this weekend![/quote]

And appreciating how incredibly helpful the metronome and vocal guidance was on the click track Michael did for us last year. I think "mostly correct" will involve giving Mike some good editing practice.
</QUOTE>

Yes, don't worry too much about getting everything perfect. If you play with a lovely sound and clear articulation, I can fix the timing (and tuning, to some extent)! I'm well versed at polishing the odd turd, but make my life easier by playing it beautifully please :lol:

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-20 12:23 a.m.

I just got my new Sorry I Tooted Christmas trombone sweatshirt from Jennifer Wharton, so I am ready to shoot a video next week.

Mikebmiller · 2022-11-21 9:17 p.m.

I got my video uploaded tonight. If you want to take a look at it in the uploads folder, you can see how I positioned the camera. And I recorded the video separate from the audio, so I am not wearing headphones in the shot. I recorded the video with the backing track blasting away on my computer speakers, then merged it with the audio I had previosly recorded. That's how Chris Bill and a lot of other youtubers do it. It takes the pressure off of having to get one perfect take. It took me a good 10 starts and stops on the audio to get it pretty close to right.

NuhJuhKuh · by **NuhJuhKuh** » 2022-11-22 3:52 a.m.

I've just uploaded mine! I managed it in one take, with the backing track in my left ear on my old phone, while recording on my new one... Hope it looks/sounds OK to you Mike, but please let me know if you'd like another take - I've a bit of time on my hands.

Cheers,

Neil

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-22 9:46 a.m.

[quote="NuhJuhKuh"]I've just uploaded mine! I managed it in one take, with the backing track in my left ear on my old phone, while recording on my new one... Hope it looks/sounds OK to you Mike, but please let me know if you'd like another take - I've a bit of time on my hands.

Cheers,

Neil[/quote]

Michael Powell is doing the video and audio this time. I am just providing moral support. You video sounds great!

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-11-23 2:06 p.m.

Thanks Mike, looks great. Only problem is you recorded it in 24 fps. Can you please rerecord in 30 fps? Otherwise you're going to look like a stop motion figurine!

[quote="Mikebmiller"]I got my video uploaded tonight. If you want to take a look at it in the uploads folder, you can see how I positioned the camera. And I recorded the video separate from the audio, so I am not wearing headphones in the shot. I recorded the video with the backing track blasting away on my computer speakers, then merged it with the audio I had previosly recorded. That's how Chris Bill and a lot of other youtubers do it. It takes the pressure off of having to get one perfect take. It took me a good 10 starts and stops on the audio to get it pretty close to right.

<GOOGLEDRIVE id="1PaeUbs8zno4TbSBXFhuTF7baAIDputGz"><LINK_TEXT text="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PaeUbs ... share_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PaeUbs8zno4TbSBXFhuTF7baAIDputGz/view?usp=share_link</LINK_TEXT></GOOGLEDRIVE>[/quote]

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-24 6:42 p.m.

[quote="michaelpilley"]Thanks Mike, looks great. Only problem is you recorded it in 24 fps. Can you please rerecord in 30 fps? Otherwise you're going to look like a stop motion figurine!

<QUOTE author="Mikebmiller" post_id="194245" time="1669083455" user_id="213">
I got my video uploaded tonight. If you want to take a look at it in the uploads folder, you can see how I positioned the camera. And I recorded the video separate from the audio, so I am not wearing headphones in the shot. I recorded the video with the backing track blasting away on my computer speakers, then merged it with the audio I had previosly recorded. That's how Chris Bill and a lot of other youtubers do it. It takes the pressure off of having to get one perfect take. It took me a good 10 starts and stops on the audio to get it pretty close to right.

<GOOGLEDRIVE id="1PaeUbs8zno4TbSBXFhuTF7baAIDputGz"><LINK_TEXT text="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PaeUbs ... share_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PaeUbs8zno4TbSBXFhuTF7baAIDputGz/view?usp=share_link</LINK_TEXT></GOOGLEDRIVE>[/quote]
</QUOTE>

OK. I thougth most video software could convert on the fly, but I re-rendered in in 30.

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-11-24 10:21 p.m.

Can I presume you want the recording DRY and the abundant reverb is something you will add in post?

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-11-25 7:47 a.m.

Yes please, don't add any reverb.

[quote="robcat2075"]Can I presume you want the recording DRY and the abundant reverb is something you will add in post?[/quote]

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-11-25 3:11 p.m.

Where does all the time go? I uploaded my bass part. I will try to get a better version but I may not have the time. I wanted to have something out there by the end of the month. I upgraded my hat from last year. :good:

Thanks Mike and Michael for taking this on again.

NuhJuhKuh · by **NuhJuhKuh** » 2022-11-26 9:40 a.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]Michael Powell is doing the video and audio this time. I am just providing moral support. You video sounds great![/quote]

Thank you! The video quality on my initial upload was fuzzy though, so I re-uploaded the original directly from Google Photos- hopefully that’s worked.

I’m enjoying seeing all the videos coming in! I’m also curious about everyone’s equipment <EMOJI seq="1f606" tseq="1f606">😆</EMOJI> Mine’s a Conn88hCL - what are y’all playing Mike and Steve?

Regards,

Neil

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-11-26 3:26 p.m.

Mine is a XO 1240 RL-T bass. These projects are letting me learn how to use my DAW (Reaper). Recording the audio and video separately is a lot easier.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-26 8:03 p.m.

OK Steve Church has to win some kind of award for the homemade Christmas sweatshirt.

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-11-26 8:18 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]OK Steve Church has to win some kind of award for the homemade Christmas sweatshirt.[/quote]

I couldn’t get much tackier. :D

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-27 5:18 p.m.

[quote="NuhJuhKuh"]<QUOTE author="Mikebmiller" post_id="194284" time="1669128387" user_id="213">
Michael Powell is doing the video and audio this time. I am just providing moral support. You video sounds great![/quote]

I’m enjoying seeing all the videos coming in! I’m also curious about everyone’s equipment <EMOJI seq="1f606" tseq="1f606">😆</EMOJI> Mine’s a Conn88hCL - what are y’all playing Mike and Steve?

Regards,

Neil
</QUOTE>

I'm playing my Lawler Model 1 with 7 1/2" bell. Red brass bell, nickel silver slide.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-27 10:19 p.m.

Hey everybody -

No pressure, but Michael asked for videos to be uploaded by the end of November. It is the 27th and so far there are only 3 videos. So please try to get yours done this week.

Here is the upload link in case you need it.

<LINK_TEXT text="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... share_link">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TP1oU_WVa2oBaRwe-kTt2z2JPVJWzf5J?usp=share_link</LINK_TEXT>

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-11-28 1:39 a.m.

I uploaded a zip; when it finished uploading, the file appeared to be there but when I refreshed the page it was gone.

What do i need to do differently?

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-28 9:33 a.m.

[quote="robcat2075"]I uploaded a zip; when it finished uploading, the file appeared to be there but when I refreshed the page it was gone.

What do i need to do differently?[/quote]

I see a zip file, so that must be you. For anyone else, unless you have limited bandwidth, please upload native files, not zipped. My experience is that zipping one or two files doesn't save that much space anyway.

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-11-28 9:43 a.m.

It wasn't to save space.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-11-29 5:23 p.m.

Uploaded the .mov file today. Trying to do accompanying audio tonight. :horror:

brtnats · by **brtnats** » 2022-11-29 5:42 p.m.

Uploading tomorrow. Been too sick to slide!

bwanamfupi · by **bwanamfupi** » 2022-11-29 9:47 p.m.

I got my tenor 6 files uploaded today. Also on a Conn 88H.

deanmccarty · 2022-11-29 10:00 p.m.

I uploaded bass 1 today. Btw… my equipment is a Rath R9D with a nickel bell and red brass hand and tuning slides.

Slydeguy · by **Slydeguy** » 2022-11-29 10:11 p.m.

Carol Jarvis informed me that she regrets that she will be unable to join us this year due to some recent challenges with her schedule. She would be happy to join us in the future if the opportunity presents itself.

XO artist Phillip Jones has agreed to lay down the lead part for us. Phillip is fine lead player and will do an exceptional job!

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-11-30 9:06 a.m.

Uploaded both. I'll 2x check that I made sure I followed guidelines after work today

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-11-30 9:18 a.m.

I'm going to record the video Thursday a will upload it no later than Friday morning. Let's hope Carol gets to join us sometime in the future.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-11-30 9:29 a.m.

[quote="ssking2b"]I'm going to record the video Thursday a will upload it no later than Friday morning. Let's hope Carol gets to join us sometime in the future.[/quote]

We could do "Caroling" for Christmas in July piece of her choice? Ugh, too many puns there. :biggrin:

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-11-30 9:00 p.m.

If you haven't heard this interview with Carol, it is well worth your time.

http://www.tromboneretreat.com/podcast

MrHCinDE · by **MrHCinDE** » 2022-12-01 5:44 a.m.

Going to have to withdraw I’m afraid, COVID finally got me.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-01 8:34 a.m.

[quote="MrHCinDE"]Going to have to withdraw I’m afraid, COVID finally got me.[/quote]

Sorry to hear that. I hope it is a mild case. I was lucky when I finally caught it. After 4 shots, it was basically just a minor cold.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-01 9:01 a.m.

Hey everybody - we have about half of the videos uploaded now. If you haven't done yours yet, please get it done by the end of the weekend.

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-12-01 3:16 p.m.

FWIW... if it is of any help... I've uploaded a full click-track version: "Nutcracker All Click.mp3"

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-12-02 12:13 p.m.

I uploaded my video about 15 minutes ago.

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-12-02 12:15 p.m.

The horn I am playing in the video is an XO 1632RG-LT. Mouthpiece is my own design based on a Bach 11C.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-04 9:57 a.m.

[quote="ssking2b"]The horn I am playing in the video is an XO 1632RG-LT. Mouthpiece is my own design based on a Bach 11C.[/quote]

Nice job!

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-12-04 12:14 p.m.

We're missing more than half of the submissions. If we don't get them by tomorrow, I'm unsure of whether this project will be able to go ahead.

Slydeguy · by **Slydeguy** » 2022-12-04 12:42 p.m.

Uploaded T4. Rath R3, Hagman, Nickel 8” bell and a DE 101 F.

glenp · by **glenp** » 2022-12-04 12:44 p.m.

I’ve got the flu, but am planning/hoping to record T4 today.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-12-04 1:00 p.m.

Anyone want me to do another part today? It looks like we may have all the parts except tenor 2?

michaelpilley · by **michaelpilley** » 2022-12-04 1:49 p.m.

[quote="Matt K"]Anyone want me to do another part today? It looks like we may have all the parts except tenor 2?[/quote]

If we're missing any tomorrow, then that would help a lot. I haven't been put down for a part, so was just going to record any missing ones.

Bleek · by **Bleek** » 2022-12-04 2:20 p.m.

[quote="Matt K"]Anyone want me to do another part today? It looks like we may have all the parts except tenor 2?[/quote]

If still needed I could do this for you today?

brtnats · 2022-12-04 2:30 p.m.

Tenor 2 is about l15 minutes away!

Edit: After an iOS update, Trombone 2 is uploaded. Yamaha 822V. With bronchitis and asthma.

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-12-04 3:19 p.m.

[quote="michaelpilley"][/quote]

I just noticed that I misread a ledger line in my part. I have uploaded a "Bass2_Revised_RobertHolmén_24bit.wav" to fix that note and to replace the WAV in my original ZIP.

glenp · by **glenp** » 2022-12-04 8:15 p.m.

Just uploaded T4. Played with a King 3B Legend and the flu.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-04 11:16 p.m.

[quote="glenp"]Just uploaded T4. Played with a King 3B Legend and the flu.[/quote]

You get extra pay for that. Hope you didn’t upload the virus. And hope you feel better soon.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-05 5:36 p.m.

Looks like I am back to doing the video. Here is some feedback -

Brad Whitaker - Even if you record your audio separately, I need some audio on the video to synch it up. Please unmute that clip and re-upload it.

Matt Henson - your tempo is not in synch with the backup track. Your track is about 10 seconds too long. Please try again. Make sure you have the backup track in your headphones when you record.

Thanks to everyone who has made an effort to get this done. If you have not yet finished and still want to be in the video, please get your video clip in no later than this Wednesday.

brtnats · by **brtnats** » 2022-12-05 5:41 p.m.

I recorded the audio separately then synced it up with the video. I’ll upload my originals.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-05 7:44 p.m.

[quote="brtnats"]I recorded the audio separately then synced it up with the video. I’ll upload my originals.[/quote]

Brad - I managed to get it to where it syncs up pretty close just by looking at the slide positions. So don't worry about re-doing it.

glenp · by **glenp** » 2022-12-05 7:59 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]You get extra pay for that. Hope you didn’t upload the virus. And hope you feel better soon.[/quote]

LOL That reminds me of an episode of Warehouse 13 (a pretty cheesy syfy network show).

I’m just glad I didn’t have to withdraw from this. I might have to miss three gigs from this illness, and I really don’t like letting all those folks down.

Looking forward to seeing the final video.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-05 9:15 p.m.

Here's a very rough mix of the audio so far. This is missing the T2 part. Michael will make it sound a lot better.

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robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-12-05 9:57 p.m.

A little shifting here, a little balancing there... and a lot of reverb... I think that will come together.

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-12-06 9:12 a.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]Here's a very rough mix of the audio so far. This is missing the T2 part. Michael will make it sound a lot better.
[/quote]

So far so good. :good:

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-06 9:31 a.m.

[quote="glenp"]<QUOTE author="Mikebmiller" post_id="195290" time="1670213803" user_id="213">
You get extra pay for that. Hope you didn’t upload the virus. And hope you feel better soon.[/quote]

LOL That reminds me of an episode of Warehouse 13 (a pretty cheesy syfy network show).

I’m just glad I didn’t have to withdraw from this. I might have to miss three gigs from this illness, and I really don’t like letting all those folks down.

Looking forward to seeing the final video.
</QUOTE>

I had to play a brass choir concert this past Feb. on a Sunday afternoon after spending all of Saturday night with the worst stomach virus I have ever had. It was pretty miserable.

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-12-06 12:27 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]<QUOTE author="ssking2b" post_id="195091" time="1670001304" user_id="3785">
The horn I am playing in the video is an XO 1632RG-LT. Mouthpiece is my own design based on a Bach 11C.[/quote]

Nice job!
</QUOTE>
Thanks! I appreciate it!

glenp · by **glenp** » 2022-12-06 12:36 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]I had to play a brass choir concert this past Feb. on a Sunday afternoon after spending all of Saturday night with the worst stomach virus I have ever had. It was pretty miserable.[/quote]

Yikes! That does sound miserable. I bet they didn’t give you extra pay though, did they??

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-06 4:02 p.m.

[quote="glenp"]<QUOTE author="Mikebmiller" post_id="195413" time="1670337090" user_id="213">
I had to play a brass choir concert this past Feb. on a Sunday afternoon after spending all of Saturday night with the worst stomach virus I have ever had. It was pretty miserable.[/quote]

Yikes! That does sound miserable. I bet they didn’t give you extra pay though, did they??
</QUOTE>

Ha! I was the guy that organized the choir and put the show together. The only pay was coming out of my pocket.

brtnats · by **brtnats** » 2022-12-06 8:34 p.m.

Updated tenor 2 to 100% tempo INSTEAD OF 94%

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-06 10:04 p.m.

If you have uploaded a video and are not in this picture, let me know.

~~[url]~~https://photos.app.goo.gl/5xyD6KTpjHTxgyZD6

afugate · by **afugate** » 2022-12-07 5:38 p.m.

One tip... Studios use a clapper for multiple reasons, including clip identification and sound synchronization.

It's simple to just clap your hands at the beginning and will make a world of difference when mating up audio tracks recorded separately from video tracks.

--Andy in OKC

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-08 12:42 p.m.

[quote="afugate"]One tip... Studios use a clapper for multiple reasons, including clip identification and sound synchronization.

It's simple to just clap your hands at the beginning and will make a world of difference when mating up audio tracks recorded separately from video tracks.

--Andy in OKC[/quote]

True - fortunately for this particular tune everybody either starts on bar 1 or bar 5 so it is pretty easy to line up the tracks.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-12 12:16 p.m.

We have all the videos we can use for this year. I hope to have it finished by the end of the week. Stay tuned to this station for further developments.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-13 9:56 a.m.

Here is a quick and dirty video edit with all the parts. This is just with the scratch audio.

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Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2022-12-13 1:18 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]Here is a quick and dirty video edit with all the parts. This is just with the scratch audio.[/quote]

Unable to get this video to play. :( :idk:

BGuttman · by **BGuttman** » 2022-12-13 4:20 p.m.

It played fine for me on Vivalde. What I like about this version is that the volumes have been blended a lot better, The guys honking in the background should not be drowning out the melody. And since the melody keeps jumping from part to part, the players should be more cognizant of when they are featured and when they are background. That's what is so nice about that other multi track performance in a different thread. He manages to create a nice balance between melody and harmony.

hyperbolica · by **hyperbolica** » 2022-12-13 4:56 p.m.

Doesn't play on Firefox with ad blockers. Plays ok on Chrome.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-14 3:50 p.m.

Look for the final product by tomorrow. Michael sent me the edited audio mix this afternoon. The audio on that draft is more of less just to keep all the tracks aligned.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-14 6:43 p.m.

OK folks - last chance for gas here. I have posted the video to a private YT link here:

<YOUTUBE id="1x7lYtPVL7E">https://youtu.be/1x7lYtPVL7E</YOUTUBE>

If I left you out of the credits or spelled your name wrong, speak up now. I will make this a public video tomorrow if I don't hear from anyone.

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-12-14 7:01 p.m.

WOW. excellent job. Thanks Mike and Michael for all the effort to pull this together. It sounds great.

Thanks everyone for participating. We say it every time but let's not wait until Christmas for the next choir video.

Merry Christmas (or other Holiday) and Happy New Year.

robcat2075 · by **robcat2075** » 2022-12-14 8:08 p.m.

That works well.

Thanks for making it so!

deanmccarty · by **deanmccarty** » 2022-12-14 8:27 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]If I left you out of the credits or spelled your name wrong, speak up now. I will make this a public video tomorrow if I don't hear from anyone.[/quote]

PM sent

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-12-14 8:45 p.m.

Looks good to me!

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-14 8:46 p.m.

[quote="Matt K"]Looks good to me![/quote]

Matt - you win the award for least festive outfit this year!

glenp · by **glenp** » 2022-12-14 9:00 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]If I left you out of the credits or spelled your name wrong, speak up now. I will make this a public video tomorrow if I don't hear from anyone.[/quote]

Emailed you my location.

And thanks! Looks and sounds great!

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-12-14 10:07 p.m.

[quote="Mikebmiller"]<QUOTE author="Matt K" post_id="196236" time="1671068701" user_id="48">
Looks good to me![/quote]

Matt - you win the award for least festive outfit this year!
</QUOTE>

:weep: I know!!! I thought I had a santa hat somewhere but with all the isolation for the last few years and a move all I could find was the santa playing a trombone featured behind me

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-14 11:27 p.m.

It’s OK. John Fedchock won last year and he was the guest star.

jbeatenbough · by **jbeatenbough** » 2022-12-15 9:05 a.m.

Fantastic!

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-12-15 1:39 p.m.

Please upload the finished product to the Google drive when available so we can download.

Thanks.

ssking2b · by **ssking2b** » 2022-12-15 3:04 p.m.

When is the YouTube version going public? And I thought everybody did a great job, and the video editing and sound deadening or superb!

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-15 5:16 p.m.

Here it is!

<YOUTUBE id="n3uZvsgNAAI">https://youtu.be/n3uZvsgNAAI</YOUTUBE>

Thanks to everyone who sent in a video. Big thanks to Erik for procuring the music, to Michael for the excellent audio mix and to Duke, Billy, and Robert for the great arrangement. I have had the opportunity to play this whole Nutcracker suite a couple of times with my big band and it is really fun.

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2022-12-17 9:48 a.m.

I uploaded the finished .mp4 to the uploads directory.

Mikebmiller · by **Mikebmiller** » 2022-12-27 3:24 p.m.

We got close to 600 views this year. Not as much as last year, but still a lot of eyeballs. And it will be there forever or until YouTube shuts down in 2097 or thereabouts.

deanmccarty · by **deanmccarty** » 2023-10-31 7:28 p.m.

Anything brewing for this year?

Aspenforest · by **Aspenforest** » 2023-10-31 7:42 p.m.

I'd be down for it :)

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2023-10-31 8:15 p.m.

I’m in. Maybe we can engage the “usual suspects” for the production work. They do miracles with the sound and video.

Ozzlefinch · by **Ozzlefinch** » 2023-11-01 8:52 a.m.

I would be interested in participating. Maybe we should start a new thread for 2023?

sacfxdx · by **sacfxdx** » 2023-11-01 9:00 a.m.

[quote="Ozzlefinch"]I would be interested in participating. Maybe we should start a new thread for 2023?[/quote]

Done

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