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The phone rang the other night. It was a call to play the Leopold Mozart Concerto in just 2 weeks time. As I listened to the details of the concert my first thought was, “Huh, I wonder where my piccolo trumpet is?” Obviously, I haven’t been playing much piccolo trumpet lately, but I am in reasonably good shape. Still, I would be a fool to have absolutely no concern for how quickly I could get into good piccolo trumpet shape. To compound the problem, I am going to be out of town for 5 of the 14 days I have to get ready, and, as I’m sure you know, practicing in a hotel is certainly not one of the keys to great performance preparation!
In the end, though, I decided to go ahead and play the concert. I have never gotten a chance to perform the Mozart, so I figured I should take the opportunity while I have it. I have put together a plan for preparation that I think should leave me in good shape for the concert — including some good tips for hotel practicing — and I’ll be discussing all of that over the next few days. For now, though, I am going to head to that hotel bed and get a little rest. Until tomorrow…
Craig Morris is a regular guy. He knows how to work hard. Alot of people know how to work hard. Some people actually make the decision to work hard. Some people are extraordinarily talented. Craig Morris is extraordinately talented. My friend, Craig, has chosen again and again to keep working and learning. I highly recommend this ethic. I, and plenty of other musicians, are interested in artists like Craig; whether it’s for a great conversation or a profound musical experience. Don’t short-change yourself or me. Thanks.
Craig,
When your schedule gets less hectic, I look forward to your ideas on piccolo trumpet practice. Your routines on the bigger horns have really helped me, and I am sure your thoughts on picc will be just as great!
Thanks!
Roy Griffin