Nr. 4
December 2006

Read more about Ed’s doings, thoughts and comments: www.MM-Newsletter.blogs.com

 

Several videos

have been posted to the website www.EdNeumeister.com in the
recent weeks.

They are free! So please check them out:

> Two introductory videos explaining the NewHat Ensemble Project (one short, one long version)

> Five solo performances
(two are part of the demonstration/lecture series
“Creative Practicing - Practice Creatively”)



“Creative Practicing - Practice Creatively”

is a five part video series by Ed Neumeister. He discusses and demonstrates ways to make "doing" more focused, enjoyable, efficient and effective. He uses practicing an instrument as an example of how to remain focused on the task of the moment. Using breathing, meditation, improvisation and composition to develop technique on the instrument. Includes two solo performances.

These videos are also available at YouTube.com and GoogleVideo.com. Check ‘em out!!
 
Upcoming events


IAJE New York 2007

January 11, 2007 – Ed conducts his NeuHat Ensemble at the
IAJE Conference (Thursday @ 11:00 AM, Metropolitan Ballroom
of the Sheraton Hotel, 2nd Floor)

Program to include “Wake Up Call,” “Bird Dance,” “Dog Play” and
more.


Ireland

February 18, 2007 - Ed conducts and plays solo on newly
commissioned piece for violin, viola, cello, piano and trombone at
the RTÉ Living Music Festival in Dublin, Ireland


Spring Tour (April 2007)

Ed will be touring the US in April as a guest soloist, lecturer and
with his quartet at various colleges and universities throughout
the country and concerts with his quartet. Stay tuned for tour
updates as they are confirmed.

ALSO, PLEASE CONTACT US AT info@MeisteroMusic.com IF YOU
HAVE IDEAS ABOUT BRINGING US TO YOUR SCHOOL, CITY OR TOWN.

We wish you a Happy Holiday season and
a Prosperous and Peaceful New Year 2007.

Your MeisteroMusic Team

Ed conducts the NeuHat Ensemble in the premier performance of
"Wake Up Call ... the madness of humanity"
(the 2006 ASCAP/IAJE commission in honor of Ornette Coleman)
at the IAJE conference last January in New York.


We, at MeisteroMusic would like to hear from you!
You're welcome to comment or send your suggestions!

Questions or comments:
Contact MeisteroMusic info@MeisteroMusic.com

Contact Ed Neumeister Ed@MeisteroMusic.com

 
Excellent Gift Ideas

As the holidays are fast approaching, let us recommend some excellent gift ideas. For the man or woman in your life who has everything, we have several high level participation offers available for the NeuHat Ensemble Project and more. Give the gift of an Executive Producer Participant and have a three movement suite composed with a lifelong dedication to you or yours.

Other high level participation offers are available. Read more about them at: www.artistshare.com

If high-level participation is too rich for your blood, consider a Composer Participant for your favorite musician. Guaranteed to inspire and motivate.


New Ed Neumeister Quartet CD "Reflection"

The new Ed Neumeister Quartet CDs “Reflection” and “New Standards” will make great stocking stuffers. Listen to the CDs, read reviews and liner notes before you buy. Purchase the CDs directly through www.EdNeumeister.com and receive additional audio commentary, lead-sheets and more. “Reflection” is currently available exclusively through edneumeister.com.

Read everything about the new CD at www.Reflection-CD.com.

Listen to the CDs at www.EdNeumeister.com!

 

Video conference lessons

Video conference lessons with Ed, for trombonists and for players of any instrument in improvisation are now available. Also, correspondence lessons in composition are available at www.EdNeumeister.com.


Book “Trombone Technique, through music”

“Trombone Technique, through music” a philosophical method book is in its second printing and available, along with some older CDs scores and parts at our eBay store: www.ebay.com