He's now 14 and much to my delight, plays in the jazz band with my 1950 Bach Stradivarius trumpet made in Bronx, NYC. (Please use download.) The newer image was taken in very tough lighting. Grandkids are a joy & blessing like no other.
Thanks for viewing!
Mark
markngolf wrote:
He's now 14 and much to my delight, plays in the jazz band with my 1950 Bach Stradivarius trumpet made in Bronx, NYC. (Please use download.) The newer image was taken in very tough lighting. Grandkids are a joy & blessing like no other.
Thanks for viewing!
Mark
Grandkids are a joy & blessing like no other..Amen
Wonderful images Mark. It must be very rewarding to see him play the same trumpet that you one played. On another note, how did the camera strap that you recently purchased work out for you?
Thanks for the response. It is wonderful!!
The strap is somewhat helpful, but it is not a viable solution. I still shake even with the strap. I'm going to try BBF and/or taping the remote shutter release I purchased to the left side of the camera. My left hand is steady!! I do not relish cold weather, so my "shooting of late" is limited to "out the window" or indoors.
Thanks for asking!!
Mark
rcarol wrote:
Wonderful images Mark. It must be very rewarding to see him play the same trumpet that you one played. On another note, how did the camera strap that you recently purchased work out for you?
Excellent! You of course know that the trumpet is the hardest brass instrument to play, simply because you use your entire body. Kudos to your grandson!
I'm prejudiced, my younger son also plays the trumpet. He's a music teacher in LA.
I begged my parents to get me a trumpet and give me lessons the summer before 7th grade. They finally rented me a Conn for one month. I advanced to solo chair in high school and loved band more than any other class. From the moment I first heard Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White, I thought the trumpet was the voice af angels. I still have the Conn, which I also played through college. Band is a wonderful class and teaches so many life skills; it’s hard to stomach discussions that want to "rid" schools of "unnecessary" arts programs. Great shots of your young musician!
Thanks for the response. I began with an old Conn cornet my father bought from an "antique/junk"shop at age 9, in 1946. I played in the school bands, too. In 1950 a couple of friends and I formed a small dance band. I continued in dance/jazz bands until 1965. After 65' I played with records/CD's for my music enjoyment.
Mark
cullumjt wrote:
I begged my parents to get me a trumpet and give me lessons the summer before 7th grade. They finally rented me a Conn for one month. I advanced to solo chair in high school and loved band more than any other class. From the moment I first heard Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White, I thought the trumpet was the voice af angels. I still have the Conn, which I also played through college. Band is a wonderful class and teaches so many life skills; it’s hard to stomach discussions that want to "rid" schools of "unnecessary" arts programs. Great shots of your young musician!
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Thanks for the response. Yes, I do know that.
Mark
krashdragon wrote:
Excellent! You of course know that the trumpet is the hardest brass instrument to play, simply because you use your entire body. Kudos to your grandson!
I'm prejudiced, my younger son also plays the trumpet. He's a music teacher in LA.
I'm sure you are mighty proud of him!
Mark
A chip off the old block off the old block. What a great feeling, huh.
Yes, Mark, Gkids are a delight and blessing.
However, I'm in FL, 2 are in Va, 2 are in VT. Geography working against me!!
Thank the Lord for the Internet !!
Len
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