Amazing Grace - Canadian Brass

The Canadian Brass is one of the most entertaining brass groups to watch. They take a very beautiful arrangement and jazz it up. Watch how Ronald Romm is so relaxed in both the jazz and concert feel of the music. He knows how to make clean changes for a concert feel and dirty slides for a jazzy feel, sometimes utilizing the half-valve.
 

Badinerie - German Brass

January 2, 2010
The German Brass are probably known the best for the set embouchure.  Take a look at my section about learning the trumpet.  This piece has a lot jumps in register.  Watch the minimal change and the control they have in the air they push.  Also, notice the switch in the melody between the trumpets at :50.  With such great technique, the two trumpets sound practically the same, as in the audience would not know that two different trumpets were playing.
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