TBJ88: Jeff Strong
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TBJ88: St. Louis Symphony trumpeter Jeff Strong on preparation, playing with the Marine Band and having an air blowing epiphany
Jeffrey Strong of the St. Louis Symphony and formerly of the “President’s Own” US Marine Band, joined Andrew & Lance to detail his current gig, playing Taps in inclement weather and what he learned from Chris Martin.
In this fun and lively conversation, we cover:
Blitzstein opera, Regina
Finishing 3rd season with the SLSO
Played in The President’s Own Marine Band
Ficus tree story
Played in the Civic Orchestra while studying at Northwestern
Playing with Mike Martin and Thomas Siders
Other rockstars in the Northwestern trumpet studio while he was there
Festive Overture
Playing under Mallory Thompson
What it’s like to play Taps at Arlington Ceremony
Getting punched in the gut by The Bathroom Fairy
Playing ceremonies in various weather conditions
Preparing for high pressure situations
Jimmy Doolittle funeral
Preparing for the St. Louis Symphony audition
Chris Martin preparation style as a model
Being methodical, considering as many variables as possible
Mark Lawrence, “If its hard to do, you’re probably doing it wrong.”
Working on jazz as a young player
Being a musical chameleon/matching sound
The importance of being analytical
Air blowing epiphany
Keeping notes/journaling to help keep track of progress and problems
Problem is usually related to how something feels vs. how something sounds
Playing with (and sleeping on the floor of) Achilles Liarmakopoulos of the Canadian Brass
Quote board
Playing in the St. Louis Symphony
Open up the capillaries
Two goat theory
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