March 7, 2021

Missed the live event? Check out our videos and additional materials here!

Practice Room Practice

Join Nikki McCaslin, registered yoga teacher and trombonist, as she guides us through simple postures that will leave you feeling ready to practice.

 The Progressive Routine

Four trombonists of the CWBC (Vanessa Fralick, Megan Hodge, Hillary Simms and Rachel Thomas) take you through a routine that is great for any level of player that will isolate fundamental techniques and concepts to enable positive habits in your daily practice.

For a print copy of the routine, click here.

It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing

A major creative force in the Canadian music scene, Audrey Ochoa is here to show us all how to add that extra punch to our playing when it comes to pops. She will work with students from across the country on their jazz and commercial interpretation and style, and answer questions a lot of us have regarding standard jazz techniques.

Moving Targets: How to Stay Goal Oriented in a Pandemic

Panelists from different backgrounds discuss tips and techniques to stay motivated when our ‘normal’ is constantly changing. Whether you’re in high school, post-secondary studies, or working as a freelancer, teacher, or orchestral musician, there’s something in this discussion for you. With Megan Hodge, Hillary Simms, Lauren Helmer, Audrey Ochoa, Rachel Thomas and Vanessa Fralick.