Sounds of Encouragement

Interview with Michael Faire, Bass Trombonist, Student, Composer

May 21, 2021 Melissa Slocum and Friends Season 1 Episode 15
Sounds of Encouragement
Interview with Michael Faire, Bass Trombonist, Student, Composer
Show Notes

Michael Faire is currently a student at Reinhardt University, studying music performance and music composition. His current teachers are Hollie Pritchard and Dr. Chris Ferebee. He currently is the bass trombonist of the Reinhardt University Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band. On top of playing with various ensembles, he also is the music librarian for the instrumental department at Reinhardt. Michael is also currently the bass trombonist of the Alpharetta Symphony Orchestra and one of the youngest members. Previously he has held a position with the Forsyth Philharmonic. Michael also works with Lambert HS as part of their brass staff, and works with other local high schools as a brass clinician and adjudicator. He also holds a private studio on the side. In his free time, Michael enjoys being outdoors doing various activities, and playing video games.

Michael's Top 4 Songs of Encouragement
1) Symphony No. 4 by David Maslanka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHwt0qQVpFY
2) Song for Health by Verhelst/Schippers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_b5BP95ws0
3) Ordner Seg by Oystein Baadsvik performed by Brian Hecht
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNY97FTMGDQ
4) Enigma Variations Finale by Elgar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCpb8ZsgJ6k

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