It's a bit strange to have a "New Year" episode drop the last week of February, but that's what's happening. We recorded this episode on January 30 towards the beginning of the spring 2026 semester, but then I got terribly sick with pneumonia, so we're late. It's never a bad time think about adjustments to your practicing and teaching though!

Riga, Lativa - International Trombone Festival

Black Angel grave site in Iowa City, Iowa - focus of commission by composer Shao Suan Low

Shao Suan Low - commission

Nicole Buetti - consortium

Mark Rheuame - duo

International Sweethearts of Rhythm Wikipedia article

Forbes article on why resolutions fail