Introduction

Michael Missiras · 06-03-2009, 08:38 PM

Greetings,

I am a cornet/trumpet player and retired educator (early retirement at 50--I am 52) and beleive i can contribute to some of the discussion as set forth in this sub-forum. Below is my signature, and gives an idea of my teaching credentials. I also have a wide background in performance. These days, I spend most of my time trying to be a cornet player without sounding like a trumpet player playing cornet! My current obbsesion is the Eb cornet.

I am trained as a classical player, but am what one might call a jazz player, and also have done much commercial work.

Although an American by birth, I reside in Paris, France; and for part of the year in Tokyo/Utsunomiya, Japan.

Some of you will recognize me from my posts on another trumpet chat site. Some of you will also take note that I am not shy when it comes to controversial subjects.

My glimpse of my jazz performance can be gleamed from the MS Sites I have provided below. Also you might take note of some of the luminaries in the jazz world who have commented on my playing.

I`m a bit of a rare bird, having attained a Ph.D. in music composition; played and written with Phil Woods (as a trumpet soloist); toured the world with David Byrne and the Talking Heads Rei Momo group; was a tenured professor of music and finalist for an the associate dean position at my last, and final, university post; and I lived in New York City (Park Slope, Brooklyn) for over twenty years (80s-2001.)

I would say that given my background, I have a tendency not to suffer fools gladly. But i will quickly add a caveat that I have the utmost respect for Mr. C.; as a trumpet player; an educator; and a statesman of the trumpet at large.

As such, I am looking for an informed debate on a host of topics; and hope I may be able to shed some small light on certain topics from my experience as a trumpet player, educator--and all `in the trenches,` as it were.

I am, at 52, still active on the performance scene in Paris and Tokyo as a jazz/commercial cornet/trumpet player; and have a number of international students from various places in the world, in jazz improvisation and music composition, via the marvels of modern technology.

As an academic, I am published by MIT Press, Open Space Magazine (founded by Benjamine Boretz, one of the founding editors of Perspectives in New Music) and have acted as a consultant to a number of publishers including Norton & Norton Co. and Jamey Aebersold. I have also taught and published outside of music in the areas of contemporary media and popular studies

My main focus these days is to learn how to properly play the Bb and Eb cornet in a variety of settings/generas and to keep active as a trumpet player.

I have no intention of straying from this area-as I find the conversations here most interesting; and especially about the current state of academia.

I look forward to be part of your community.

Best,

Mike

Michael A. Missiras, Ph.D.
Tenured Professor of Music Emeritus
Minnesota State University
Teaching Fellow: Jazz Studies
Eastman School of Music
Visiting Professor of Media Studies
Utsunomiya University, Japan
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Vulgano Brother · 06-04-2009, 02:35 AM

Welcome to TM, Michael!

Michael Missiras · 06-04-2009, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vulgano Brother

Welcome to TM, Michael!

Thank you so much!! The pleasure is all mine!!

Best,

Mike

Michael A. Missiras, Ph.D.
Tenured Professor of Music Emeritus
Minnesota State University
Teaching Fellow: Jazz Studies
Eastman School of Music
Visiting Professor of Media Studies
Utsunomiya University, Japan
Google
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Solar Bell · 06-04-2009, 10:24 AM

Welcome back Eminem.

What made you decide to grace our little group with your presence again?

Michael Missiras · 06-04-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solar Bell

Welcome back Eminem.

What made you decide to grace our little group with your presence again?

Hi SB!!

Long time...hey, I hear from my people in D. that Bakers is closing--and something new is opening to replace it... whats the story there...

saw your litle quip about modems vs police and you are so true ie police and efficacy of action in good old detroit my home town by way of AA--hear the place is completely broke down unless you live in gpp as i did as a kid and now there are whole hoods of mcmansions--friend of mine a phtographer just sent me a bunch of pix outlining the entire detrtot scene...is roy brooks still alive..i*ve lost touch...know he was ill..a true icom of jazz drumming
hope yr well..congrats on mod status

Best,

Mike

Michael A. Missiras, Ph.D.
Tenured Professor of Music Emeritus
Minnesota State University
Teaching Fellow: Jazz Studies
Eastman School of Music
Visiting Professor of Media Studies
Utsunomiya University, Japan
Google
Google

Solar Bell · 06-04-2009, 01:12 PM

Baker's Keyboard Lounge, the oldest jazz club in the US is still alive and kicking. http://www.bakerskeyboardlounge.com/june09.htm

Roy died in 2005.

Grosse Pointe Park is still alive.

gzent · 06-04-2009, 01:21 PM

Welcome Mike.

CHAMP · 06-04-2009, 01:32 PM

ever think a better place for this would the the introductions and greetings section? i'm sure ed loves to read this stuff, but...

Michael Missiras · 06-04-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAMP

ever think a better place for this would the the introductions and greetings section? i'm sure ed loves to read this stuff, but...

nope--think its best right here

Michael Missiras · 06-04-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHAMP

ever think a better place for this would the the introductions and greetings section? i'm sure ed loves to read this stuff, but...

nope--think its best right here but thanks.

Best,

Mike

Michael A. Missiras, Ph.D.
Tenured Professor of Music Emeritus
Minnesota State University
Teaching Fellow: Jazz Studies
Eastman School of Music
Visiting Professor of Media Studies
Utsunomiya University, Japan
Google
Google

06-03-2009, 08:38 PM	#1
Michael Missiras Banned New Friend Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 37	Introduction Greetings, I am a cornet/trumpet player and retired educator (early retirement at 50--I am 52) and beleive i can contribute to some of the discussion as set forth in this sub-forum. Below is my signature, and gives an idea of my teaching credentials. I also have a wide background in performance. These days, I spend most of my time trying to be a cornet player without sounding like a trumpet player playing cornet! My current obbsesion is the Eb cornet. I am trained as a classical player, but am what one might call a jazz player, and also have done much commercial work. Although an American by birth, I reside in Paris, France; and for part of the year in Tokyo/Utsunomiya, Japan. Some of you will recognize me from my posts on another trumpet chat site. Some of you will also take note that I am not shy when it comes to controversial subjects. My glimpse of my jazz performance can be gleamed from the MS Sites I have provided below. Also you might take note of some of the luminaries in the jazz world who have commented on my playing. I`m a bit of a rare bird, having attained a Ph.D. in music composition; played and written with Phil Woods (as a trumpet soloist); toured the world with David Byrne and the Talking Heads Rei Momo group; was a tenured professor of music and finalist for an the associate dean position at my last, and final, university post; and I lived in New York City (Park Slope, Brooklyn) for over twenty years (80s-2001.) I would say that given my background, I have a tendency not to suffer fools gladly. But i will quickly add a caveat that I have the utmost respect for Mr. C.; as a trumpet player; an educator; and a statesman of the trumpet at large. As such, I am looking for an informed debate on a host of topics; and hope I may be able to shed some small light on certain topics from my experience as a trumpet player, educator--and all `in the trenches,` as it were. I am, at 52, still active on the performance scene in Paris and Tokyo as a jazz/commercial cornet/trumpet player; and have a number of international students from various places in the world, in jazz improvisation and music composition, via the marvels of modern technology. As an academic, I am published by MIT Press, Open Space Magazine (founded by Benjamine Boretz, one of the founding editors of Perspectives in New Music) and have acted as a consultant to a number of publishers including Norton & Norton Co. and Jamey Aebersold. I have also taught and published outside of music in the areas of contemporary media and popular studies My main focus these days is to learn how to properly play the Bb and Eb cornet in a variety of settings/generas and to keep active as a trumpet player. I have no intention of straying from this area-as I find the conversations here most interesting; and especially about the current state of academia. I look forward to be part of your community. Best, Mike Michael A. Missiras, Ph.D. Tenured Professor of Music Emeritus Minnesota State University Teaching Fellow: Jazz Studies Eastman School of Music Visiting Professor of Media Studies Utsunomiya University, Japan Google Google

06-04-2009, 02:35 AM	#2
Vulgano Brother Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 4,253	Re: Introduction Welcome to TM, Michael! __________________ "A tool good enough to be so used and not too good" C.S. Lewis That Hideous Strength www.letsbuildhope.org

06-04-2009, 10:24 AM	#4
Solar Bell Moderator Utimate User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 5,526	Re: Introduction Welcome back Eminem. What made you decide to grace our little group with your presence again? __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan The average response time of a 911 call is over 4 minutes. The average speed of my 9mm is 1250 fps *When seconds count....the police are only minutes away.*

06-04-2009, 01:12 PM	#6
Solar Bell Moderator Utimate User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 5,526	Re: Introduction Baker's Keyboard Lounge, the oldest jazz club in the US is still alive and kicking. http://www.bakerskeyboardlounge.com/june09.htm Roy died in 2005. Grosse Pointe Park is still alive. __________________ Chuck Willard *The Willard of Oz* "Don't be afraid to see what you see." Ronald Reagan The average response time of a 911 call is over 4 minutes. The average speed of my 9mm is 1250 fps *When seconds count....the police are only minutes away.*

06-04-2009, 01:21 PM	#7
gzent Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,876	Re: Introduction Welcome Mike. __________________ www.bethanybrass.com - Helping fellow trumpet players achieve musical excellence

06-04-2009, 01:32 PM	#8
CHAMP Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 272	Re: Introduction ever think a better place for this would the the introductions and greetings section? i'm sure ed loves to read this stuff, but... __________________ POW!!!

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