Three ULM band students attended a trombonist master class at Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall Monday night to receive professional critique from guest, Daniel Brady. a member of “The President’s Own” Marine Band.
Each of the students played a piece of music followed by Brady’s critique. Brady was very thorough as he critiqued the students and did not hesitate to bring attention to their weaknesses.
Brady not only made indication of their flaws, but explained how they could improve them.
Zachary Markus, a sophomore music education major, was one of the three student trombone players that played for Brady, and expressed much gratitude for his advice.
“I really enjoyed it. I never would have thought about half of what he said to me”, Markus said.
Markus also said one of his goals is to join one of the branches of the military’s band within the next few years-once he’s comfortable enough to audition.
Joshua Love, a senior music performance major, learned a lot from the class and says it was beneficial.
“It was fantastic. I’m not even a brass player but what he said was very insightful and I think it will definitely help with my playing”, Love said.
Brady not only told the players what they were doing wrong, but was very hands-on in teaching them the technicalities of playing the trombone such as volume, breathing, and range.
James Layfield, a low brass instructor, was the coordinator of the master class event. Layfield said he invited Brady so everyone could see how he works and practices as a professional.
Layfield also wanted students to benefit from Brady’s instruction.
Layfield, also a trombone player, encourages anyone else who is musically involved to attend these types of events.
“Try and get out there and experience as much as you can. Stuff like this is generally free and open to the public so that anybody can come and enjoy and really get something out of the experience”, Layfield said.
All majors are welcomed to attend the events to enjoy the professionalism that is displayed during a master class.
