Music Room

Music Opportunities With Air Force Musicians

There is More Great Content Coming! In the Meantime,

You Can:

>Contact Me Directly for an In-Person or Virtual Music Lesson/Presentation: anthony.schmaus@us.af.mil

>Contact My Friends at the USAF Heritage of America Band for Virtual Masterclasses and Performances: anne.epperly@us.af.mil

Musings about Music

“Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.” – Leonard Bernstein

“Music is the universal language of mankind.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“Music is the tool to express life – and all that makes a difference.” – Herbie Hancock

Playing a little Jazz in Japan!! "Dance of the Stargazers"

Having a rehearsal with some great friends while stationed at Yokota AB, Japan!

Music Lesson #1- Living a "Chromatic Life"

This is the first in a series of short music lessons. They are meant to encourage growth not only musically, but in life in general. I hope you enjoy this lesson about living a "chromatic life"!

Music Lesson #2 - Using Intervals to Train Your Ear

This is a basic lesson on intervals in Music and how to train your ear with them to help you become a better musician!

Music Lesson #3 - Using Solfege for Ear Training

This lesson is a continuation of the previous lesson about intervals. It provides a basic intro on using Solfege to train your ear to become more adept at hearing the music before playing it.

Air Force Band Auditions

www.music.af.mil/Auditions/Upcoming-Vacancies/

Jazz Appreciation Month Vids!!

Sgt Schmaus' October 2020 Pick Six: Music to Inspire Your Students!

**Have your students email me their reviews at: sgtschmaus@gmail.com

Sgt Schmaus' November 2020 Pick Six: Music to Inspire Your Students!

**Have your students email me their reviews at: sgtschmaus@gmail.com

FUN FACT: I ate Fruit Loops next to Dirty Loops during breakfast at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia while there in 2014 performing at the Java Jazz Festival! Lol!!