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Phil Dias · 04-29-2007, 05:18 PM

Here goes with my entry.....

The Funny Photo_

The family pet didn't take kindly to recorders either...

Back To School_

Introducing the new Stringergy Trumpet
Made entirely from string and tissue paper, a breakthrough for string instrument innovation...

The best string instrument ever???

More pictures...
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1237.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1236.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1234.jpg
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1232.jpg

Mandatory A - written by my teacher_

Put simply, Philip is diligent, focused, persevering and hard working when it comes to his playing. His playing requirements cover all disciplines; classical, wind band, big band and small jazz combo. His standards are high and he therefore needs an instrument that meets his requirements, which is why I wholeheartedly endorse this entry for the Eclipse trumpet.

Mandatory B_

I have been playing trumpet for 8 years, which compared to most experienced players is not that long, but in this time I have had so many fantastic experiences, it is difficult to name a single event as the best. Being so keen on jazz, any gig I go to is invaluable for inspiration when it comes to improvisation and general playing in a jazz group, be it big band or small combo. Courtney Pine, Polar Bear, Gerard Presencer, JTQ with Nick Smart on trumpet, World Sax Quartet, Sonny Rollins and Dennis Rollins’ Badbone & Co with Jay Phelps on trumpet are the main gigs that stick in my mind. They were all superb for getting ideas and a further thirst for jazz, but in terms of learning experience, a workshop that happened at my school has to be at the top.

We were lucky enough to have Soweto Kinch and Abram Wilson visit to make a brief presentation to the music students about jazz, improvisation and the realities of the corporate recording industry. Me and the rest of the quintet that I’m in were determined to make the most of their visit, so brought our instruments with us. They invited us up during the talk to play, with Soweto recording himself beat boxing on a looper while we jammed over the top. Their reaction to us was extremely positive, so much so, they were happy to stay behind for an extra hour to give us extra tuition and simply jam with us. The fact that they showed willing to teach us was more than enough, but the amount I felt I gained in that short time was overwhelming. The tips Abram gave me for giving an effective solo, such as using the space you’re in to your advantage, were incredibly useful, but all too often overlooked in improvisation. The buzz that day left me with lasted for days, and since then, my improvising has improved vastly. If I’m ever having an off day, thinking back to then gives me all I need to want to carry on, and without want and determination, I see little left to strive for.

04-29-2007, 05:18 PM	#27 (permalink)
Phil Dias New Friend Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	Re: 2007 Eclipse Contest Entries Go Here! Here goes with my entry..... The Funny Photo_ The family pet didn't take kindly to recorders either... Back To School_ Introducing the new Stringergy Trumpet Made entirely from string and tissue paper, a breakthrough for string instrument innovation... The best string instrument ever??? More pictures... http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1237.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1236.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1234.jpg http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...s/PICT1232.jpg Mandatory A - written by my teacher_ Put simply, Philip is diligent, focused, persevering and hard working when it comes to his playing. His playing requirements cover all disciplines; classical, wind band, big band and small jazz combo. His standards are high and he therefore needs an instrument that meets his requirements, which is why I wholeheartedly endorse this entry for the Eclipse trumpet. Mandatory B_ I have been playing trumpet for 8 years, which compared to most experienced players is not that long, but in this time I have had so many fantastic experiences, it is difficult to name a single event as the best. Being so keen on jazz, any gig I go to is invaluable for inspiration when it comes to improvisation and general playing in a jazz group, be it big band or small combo. Courtney Pine, Polar Bear, Gerard Presencer, JTQ with Nick Smart on trumpet, World Sax Quartet, Sonny Rollins and Dennis Rollins’ Badbone & Co with Jay Phelps on trumpet are the main gigs that stick in my mind. They were all superb for getting ideas and a further thirst for jazz, but in terms of learning experience, a workshop that happened at my school has to be at the top. We were lucky enough to have Soweto Kinch and Abram Wilson visit to make a brief presentation to the music students about jazz, improvisation and the realities of the corporate recording industry. Me and the rest of the quintet that I’m in were determined to make the most of their visit, so brought our instruments with us. They invited us up during the talk to play, with Soweto recording himself beat boxing on a looper while we jammed over the top. Their reaction to us was extremely positive, so much so, they were happy to stay behind for an extra hour to give us extra tuition and simply jam with us. The fact that they showed willing to teach us was more than enough, but the amount I felt I gained in that short time was overwhelming. The tips Abram gave me for giving an effective solo, such as using the space you’re in to your advantage, were incredibly useful, but all too often overlooked in improvisation. The buzz that day left me with lasted for days, and since then, my improvising has improved vastly. If I’m ever having an off day, thinking back to then gives me all I need to want to carry on, and without want and determination, I see little left to strive for. Last edited by Phil Dias; 05-03-2007 at 06:23 PM.