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NORMAN'S NEW VIDEO/BLOG SERIES
"From That Little Guy in the Corner"

Norman has done it again with a creative and insightful unfolding series of videos and posts, titled
From That Little Guy in the Corner! Not for musicians only, although musicians will be happy
for the musical and technical tips. But the broader message and contemplations will inspire any person
looking to go deeper, whether in music or in life.

Check out this series in progress on Norman's blog, FrequencyBone!

NEW COMMISSION AND WORLD PREMIERE!
Date: February 4, 2016

Bass trombonist, Gabe Langfur, commissioned Norman Bolter to write a new piece for
bass trombone and piano! The awesome results: Moonscape! Evoking what
it might be like for Gabe himself to experience the lunar landscape and all that might
cause in him. The piece is minimalistic yet rich, incorporating plays on rhythm and
extended techniques.

Catch the world premiere in person at Boston University College of Music, February 4, 2016
or tune into the live stream. Look for Gabriel Langfur, faculty recital!

OH MY GOSH!!! WE'RE POSTING NEWS, FOR REAL... IN 2015!!

IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Date: November 6, 2015

SOON, we will be updating our website and ordering procedure and EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 7th,
OUR SHOPPING CART ORDERING OPTION WILL BE OFFLINE UNTIL SOMETIME IN SPRING 2016 (hopefully, sooner).
DURING THIS TIME, PLEASE ORDER OUR MUSIC FROM ONE OF OUR TRUSTED OUTSIDE SOURCES:

Hickey's Music Center (USA)
Martin Schmid (Germany)
Blechbläsersortiment Köbl (Germany)
and elsewhere...

THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

IN OTHER NEWS!
Date: November 6, 2015

We really didn't disappear for three years (or was it more?!)
During our failure to update the website, we've be teaching, playing, conducting
(Norman conducted the US Army Band with Jim Nova soloing on Norman's
"Of Mountains, Lakes and Trees" at ATW in March, as one example) traveling
to do clinics, conducting Frequency Band OPTs and retreats, adding to FrequencyBone blog,
YouTube, Facebook... a lot! We just haven't been very good about keeping up here.
But we'll try to do better! Beam support our way! :-)

In the meantime, if you're not already following us on Facebook (Frequency Band page and Carol's Facebook),
YouTube (Carol's channel ctviera with TONS of Norman's videos and some with Carol too)
and Norman's blog (FrequencyBone), please check us out in those locations!
We're much better at keeping up to date there. :-)

AND VERY MUCH HAPPENED IN BETWEEN HERE....!!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT (Autumn Event)!

Once again we are happy to open the Frequency Band Worldwide OPT to all!
This is a quarterly synchronized worldwide transmission of well being
that is a regular Frequency Band activity.

You can join in at a time of your choosing during the window starting
December 21st at 12:00 AM (midnight) until December 23rd at 112:00 AM (midnight) EST, Boston time.

If you are on Facebook, you soon can find details for the event listed on the Frequency Band Facebook event page.

NORMAN BOLTER "THINK CONCERT"
ALL WORLD PREMIERE PROGRAM!

...an evening of thought, journey and discovery with sonic slide shows
... October 2, 2012, 8:00 PM, Williams Hall, NEC, Boston!

Music composed and performed by Norman Bolter, joined by a
Frequency Band inspired trombone choir. The 'all world premiere' program
for solo trombone and trombone choir will include "Sonic Slide Show of
St. John's Newfoundland."

Hope you can join us... and feel free to invite others! Please visit our
Events Calendar page for details!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT (Autumn Event)!

Once again we are happy to open the Frequency Band Worldwide OPT to all!
This is a quarterly synchronized worldwide transmission of well being
that is a regular Frequency Band activity.

You can join in at a time of your choosing during the window starting
September 21st at 6:00 PM until September 22nd at 10:00 PM EDT, Boston time.

If you are on Facebook, you soon can find details for the event listed on the Frequency Band Facebook page.

NORMAN BOLTER'S ONLINE SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP -
VIA HIS BLOG - YEAR FOUR IS UNDERWAY!

Again this summer, Norman is offering an online summer music workshop
called the FrequencyBone Summer Music Connection!

This summer's topic is A MUSICAL APPROACH TO THE BASICS!

As always, this workshop, offered via Norman's blog, will inspire you
to make all aspects of your music-making to become more personal,
enjoyable and spirited, whether you are playing an audition, in an orchestra,
chamber music setting or in your own backyard!

Videos and notes will be posted as it unfolds , so check it out and enjoy!
It's free to everyone worldwide!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT (Spring Event)!

Once again we are happy to open the Frequency Band Worldwide OPT to all!
This is a quarterly synchronized worldwide transmission of well being
that is a regular Frequency Band activity.

You can join in at a time of your choosing during the window starting
March 19th at 10:00 PM until March 21st at 10:00 AM EDT, Boston time.

If you are on Facebook, you can find details for the event listed on the Frequency Band Facebook page.

NORMAN BOLTER'S ONLINE SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP -
VIA HIS BLOG - YEAR THREE!

Again this summer, Norman is offering an online summer music workshop
called the FrequencyBone Summer Music Connection!

This workshop,offered via his blog, will focus on making music more
personal and spirited, whether you are playing an audition, in an orchestra,
chamber music setting or in your own backyard!

Videos and notes will be posted as it unfolds , so check it out and enjoy!
It's free to everyone worldwide!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT (Summer Event)!

Once again we are happy to open the Frequency Band Worldwide OPT to all!
This is a quarterly synchronized worldwide transmission of well being
that is a regular Frequency Band activity. Before last summer,
we did not have a way to include others outside the Frequency Band.
Now, we've found a way! Open to all (musicians and non-musicians)!

You can join in at a time of your choosing during the window starting December 21st at 4:00 PM
until December 22nd at 10:00 PM EST, Boston time.

If you are on Facebook, you can find details for the event listed on the Frequency Band Facebook page.

If you are not on Facebook, please visit our Events Calendar for details on how to contact us
for more information.

FREQUENCY BAND NEWS!

Lots to report on the Frequency Band front! We've held first
time ever auditions, conducted, of course, Frequency Band
style! We've also had our first retreat with new people and
long timers where we all were happy and amazed by how
natural the fit was!

New developments in our retreat format, too. We've
introduced a 'workshop' section to our retreats additional to
choir. During the workshop segment, we explore ways of
integrating Frequency Band means and ways into our other
musical engagements, such as outside chamber music, orchestra, other gigs, teaching, practice
and auditions. To follow our adventures...

Visit the Frequency Band on Facebook!

Posted are videos, storylines, photos and events!

Hope you'll stop by and say "hello"!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT (Autumn Event)!

Norman spent an excitement-packed 9 days in Venezuela working with
with the fantastic students and teachers of El Sistema!

Check out Norman's blog to read the news and see the photos!

NORMAN BOLTER'S ONLINE SUMMER MUSIC WORKSHOP -
VIA HIS BLOG - YEAR TWO!

Again this summer, Norman is offering an online summer music workshop
called the FrequencyBone Summer Music Connection!

This workshop,offered via his blog, will focus on making music more
personal and spirited, whether you are playing an audition, in an orchestra,
chamber music setting or in your own backyard!

Videos and notes are being posted already , so check it out and enjoy!
It's free to everyone worldwide!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT (Summer Event)!

Once again we are happy to open the Frequency Band Worldwide OPT to all!
This is a quarterly synchronized worldwide transmission of well being
that is a regular Frequency Band activity. Before last summer,
we did not have a way to include others outside the Frequency Band.
Now, we've found a way! Open to all!

You can join in at a time of your choosing during the window starting June 20th at 1:00 PM
until June 21st at 10:00 PM, Boston time.

If you are on Facebook, you can visit our Worldwide Frequency Band OPT events page
for details.

If you are not on Facebook, please visit our Events Calendar for details on how to contact us
for more information.

FREQUENCY BAND AUDITION

... words from another time, echoing, not dead... "to those who would valiant be."
Serious inquiries only. Please send brief note of introduction and intent via or Facebook.

NEW BOLTER WORK FOR BRASS QUINTET
COMMISSIONED BY BALA BRASS!

Norman Bolter just completed a new work for brass quintet. SHORE LIGHT BREEZE
was commissioned by Bala Brass and will be premiered in May. Stay tuned for more
news about the premiere and the release of this music. Coming Soon!

NEW BOLTER WORK FOR TRUMPET CHOIR
PREMIERED FEBRUARY 21st!

Norman Bolter has written to a new work for trumpet choir. TRIBUTE, dedicated to
Armando Ghitalla, Roger Louis Voisin and Adolph 'Bud' Herseth, will be premiered at
New England Conservatory's Brass Bash, in Jordan Hall, on Sunday, February 2st!

For more details, visit our Events page.

NORMAN BOLTER AT EASTMAN
MASTER CLASS, LECTURE-RECITAL

Norman Bolter is visiting the EASTMAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC
where he will be working with the trombone studio, as well as
presenting a master class and lecture-recital!

February 1st - 4th! For more details, visit our Events page.

You also can follow Norman's Eastman advenure on his blog!

OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT (Winter Event)!

Beginning July 21st, Norman is offering a online summer music workshop
called the FrequencyBone Summer Music Connection!

This workshop,offered via his blog, will focus on making music more
personal and spirited, whether you are playing an audition, in an orchestra,
chamber music setting or in your own backyard!

Videos and notes are being posted already , so check it out and enjoy!
It's free to everyone worldwide!

FIRST TIME EVER - OPEN TO EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE,
WORLDWIDE FREQUENCY BAND OPT!

For the first time, the Frequency Band Worldwide OPT is open
to all! This is a synchronized worldwide transmission of well being
that is a regular Frequency Band activity. However, before now,
we did not have a way to include others outside the Frequency Band.
Now, we've found a way!

You can join in at a time of your choosing during the window starting June 20th at 7:00 PM
until June 21st at 11:00 PM, Boston time.

If you are on Facebook, you can visit our Worldwide Frequency Band OPT events page
for details.

If you are not on Facebook, please visit our Events Calendar for details on how to contact us
for more information.

It is inspiring to see the list of participants continue to grown and we hope many more of you
will be able join us for this special worldwide transmission!

NOW POSTED
*FIVE* NEW FREQUENCY BAND VIDEOS!

You can watch "Counting Yourself In," "Connecting the 'Wires,'"
"Start with What You 'Can Do'," "Transmission: 'A Prayer for the Dying'"
and "Transmission: 'Unity Born of Humanity'" on our Audio/Video page

Filmed during our "Phoenix" recording retreat in January, one
is an inside look at the Frequency Band, in the words of those who
are part of it. The second demonstrates a FB tuning we call "wires,"
the third demonstrates more out-of-the-box tuning to ensure our music
stays alive, and the fourth and fifth introduce Frequency Band "transmission,"
each in its own way.

Music in these videos, "In All Hearts," "It's Later Than You Think," "Peri-dots,"
"Listen to the Well Being," "A Prayer for the Dying" and "Unity Born of Humanity" are from our new "Phoenix" CD.

We hope you enjoy and are inspired by these videos! More to come!

NOW AVAILABLE, "PHOENIX"
NEW FREQUENCY BAND CD and RELATED PRINT MUSIC!

In January, the Frequency Band recorded a new "Phoenix" CD!
This is our first recording in seven years and our first trombone choir CD.

LISTEN TO MP3 sound clips for all tracks!

Music on this CD includes: Fanfare to the Rising Phoenix,
Incoming Call, In the Midst, Karmic Enigma, Someday - Sometime,
Annapurna Trail, Katrina Contemplation and Wish, Peri-dots
and more! Premiere recordings for all works!

Also, most of the music on the CD is now available as print music!

Be sure to visit the Frequency Band's own page for some history and photos,
and watch this page and our Catalogue Recordings and Print Music Pages for ongoing updates!

FREQUENCY BAND ON FACEBOOK!

Visit the Frequency Band on Facebook!

Videos, storyline, photos and events!

Stop by and say "hello"!

EASTERN TROMBONE WORKSHOP
NORMAN BOLTER and the FREQUENCY BAND

ETW Trombone and Capitol

We're back! And it was great!!

We happily accepted invitations from
the United States Army Band "Pershing's Own"
for Norman and the Frequency Band to perform
at the 2009 Eastern Trombone Workshop.

Norman world premiered, with the
United States Army Concert Band,
his new work for trombone and wind ensemble,
"Arjuna Speaks." And the Frequency Band
performed works from our upcoming "Phoenix" recording.

Norman also gave a Master Class, "Music as a Living Thing"!

For more about these events, visit our Events Calendar page!

NOW AVAILABLE, FOUR NEW WORKS!
for UNACCOMPANIED TENOR TROMBONE; BASS TROMBONE and PIANO;
ALTO FLUTE, EUPHONIUM and PIANO; and SOLO FLUTE and TROMBONE QUARTET!

Norman Bolter completed several new pieces this year. We're delighted to announce
the release of two new works and two earlier works not previously released! ALSO,
in addition to the regular physical print music, we are offering a DIGITAL PDF DOWNLOAD
OPTION for three (soon four) of the works!

Now available are: THE FORGOTTEN ANIMAL (The one Saint-Saens Forgot!) for unaccompanied
tenor trombone, written especially for former Boston Symphony Orchestra principal trombonist,
Ronald Barron, and, for bass trombone and piano, TOOTLE TOUR, written especially for
British soloist, Jonathan Warburton.

Also available is EME, for alto flute, euphonium and piano, written with Marianne Gedigian in mind.
We were fortunate to have Ms. Gedgian premiere EME, with piece with Norman Bolter on euphonium.
Stay tuned for the upcoming release of the MP3 single for this premiere performance.

Finally, CLOSE IN, for solo flute and trombone quartet is now available. This piece was written with
Marianne Gedigian in mind and, indeed, she played the premiere performance!

For more information and to order, please visit our Print Music Catalogue page.

ZELLMER-MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA TROMBONE COMPETITION,
NORMAN BOLTER'S "MORNING WALK" AND "SAGITTARIUS2"!

Once again, we are delighted to announce that we have available, in our
online catalogue, the print music for Norman Bolter's "Morning Walk"
and "Sagittarius2," both commissioned by the "Zellmer-Minnesota
Orchestra Trombone Competition," excerpts from which are part of the
preliminary audition repertoire for the competition.

Also available are the premiere recordings for both works, found on Norman Bolter's
"Occurrences" CD.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
FREQUENCY BAND!

On November 17th, the Frequency Band turns 15 years old! It's been and
still is an extraordinary experience for us, and we hope, for the many who have
and continue to be part of it, as players and audiences.

Read Norman's blog post marking this special birthday!

Be sure to visit the Frequency Band's own page on this website for some history and photos,
and watch this page and our Events Calendar for upcoming FB news and events!

NORMAN BOLTER'S
FINAL BOW with the BSO
and a NEW PIECE!

Norman Bolter took his "final bow" with the
Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood on
June 20th. His colleague, Ronald Barron, also
took his final bow that day.

To honor Ron and his research into Saint-Saens,
Norman wrote a new piece especially for Ron,
"THE FORGOTTEN ANIMAL (The One Saint-Saens
Forgot)," for unaccompanied tenor trombone.

For more information about the "final bow" event, please visit our
Events Calendar and Norman's blog. For more information about
"THE FORGOTTEN ANIMAL," please visit our Print Music Catalogue page.

NOW AVAILABLE!
Spring 2009 Issue of Air-ev News,
Air-ev Productions® E-mail Newsletter

The new Air-ev Newsletter is currently available, with snippets from our adventures
over the last few months and previews of adventures to come! So, if you're on our
mailing list, check your E-mail! To subscribe, if you haven't done so already, click
"Mailing List Sign Up" in the drop down menu under "Contact" in the top navigation.
All we need is your name and E-mail address. It's fast and easy and we will NEVER
sell, share or trade your personal information to anyone.

BACK FROM THE LATEST MINNESOTA TRIP
Read the Blog Posts!

Airport Warm Up

Read about Norman's latest trip to Minnesota, where he played
with the Minnesota Orchestra, got to see his former teacher and
Minnesota Orchestra veteran, Ron RIcketts, and, along the way
got a warm up in at the airport, to the delight of passersby!

Norman's Blog: Frequency Bone

WE'RE BACK FROM ICELAND!
News, Photos and Music

Grensaskirkja, Iceland

We're back from Iceland and it's been an amazing trip. Check out Norman's blog
for an unfolding series of postings about our visit with Iceland Symphony
principal trombonist, Oddur Bjornsson, and his family, Norman's time playing
with the Iceland Symphony, master classes with symphony members and
local kids, working with local trombonists to put on a concert of Norman's
music, including the world premiere of IN ALL HEARTS, and our experiences
in nature, including witnessing the Northern Lights.

To HEAR the SOUND CLIP of IN ALL HEARTS, for trombone choir, please visit
our Calendar page listing for this event..

ICELAND, WORLD PREMIERE!
Norman Bolter's "In All Hearts"

Grensaskirkja, Iceland

Next up is our trip to Iceland with a full week of music activities, including the
world premiere of Norman's IN ALL HEARTS, for trombone choir, written in
honor of Norman's friendship with his former student and principal trombone
of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Oddur Bjornsson, and Iceland. The
premiere, part of an all Bolter program, is scheduled to coincide (almost!) with
International Trombone Week.

Norman also will be playing with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and conducting master classes with
orchestra members and local students.

For more information, please visit our Events Calendar and read the press release in our Electronic Press Kit.

HEADS UP!
New Website Features
and Possible Transitional Glitches!

For the last few months, we've been working on some exciting website upgrades,
including new navigation, additional pages and a whole new catalogue section with search
features. And now we've launched!

So, if you notice something different or find a link here and there that doesn't seem to be working,
you'll know what's happening! Hopefully, the move will happen without a catch but we expect
there might be some transitioning, including on Norman's blog with its many links to the website. So, hold
onto your hats and enjoy the ride!

FREQUENCY BAND IN CONCERT!
With Guest Soloist, James Nova
Hear a Sound Clip of Norman Bolter's
"Annapurna Trail" (world premiere)

The FREQUENCY BAND joined the NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY
TROMBONE CHOIR in concert on February 27th at 8:00 PM in Brown Hall
(inside Jordan Hall) at the New England Conservatory.

Norman Bolter conducted the evening's program which included
three Bolter works: ANNAPURNA TRAIL (world premiere),
FANFARE TO THE RISING PHOENIX (antiphonal) and
SAMKIN AYLWARD (from THE WHITE COMPANY QUARTET),
the latter two featuring soloist James Nova.

For MORE INFORMATION AND to hear a SOUND CLIP from ANNAPURNA TRAIL,
please visit our Calendar page listing for this event.

NOW AVAILABLE!
Exclusive Release!
Recording of Norman Bolter's
Long Live Symphony Hall!

Norman Bolter wrote the only piece specifically composed for Symphony Hall's centennial.
It's world premiere, conducted by Norman, received a standing ovation from a packed audience
at Symphony Hall, performed during the Open House marking the centennial event. This work,
LONG LIVE SYMPHONY HALL, for four antiphonal brass choirs and percussion, was later
recorded LIVE IN CONCERT by Norman and the Frequency Band.

We are delighted to announce the EXCLUSIVE RELEASE of this recording
available in MP3 format, on this website only, before its release on CD.

For MORE INFORMATION and ordering, please visit our Recordings page. Enjoy!

NEW!
Norman's Mahler 7 Solo
and More...

Many of you have asked how you can hear Norman's acclaimed euphonium solo on the Boston Symphony recording of Mahler 7,
since this recording is no longer available. Well, we don't have control over BSO recordings, but you can hear a sound clip of the solo
on the November 2007 WGBH interview with Norman, posted on the Audio/Video page in our Resources area, thanks to WGBH radio.

Enjoy! Also, check out other new and coming developments in our Resources area.

POSTED!
WGBH Radio Interview with Norman Bolter;
and Don't Miss Norman's Related Blog Posts

WGBH Boston radio interviewed Norman Bolter about his life with the Boston Symphony and his future plans.
If you missed the broadcast interview aired worldwide over their WGBH website on November 23rd, or if you did
hear it but would like to hear it again, we have good news. With the kind permission of producer Brian Bell and WGBH,
you can hear it by clicking their 89.7 player above. Enjoy!

NOTE: If you would like to play the interview with more control (e.g. stop, rewind, etc.), play the version posted to
our Audio/Video page.

Also, if you haven't already, be sure to read, on Norman's blog, what he has to say about his upcoming
"retirement" from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, including his thoughts about the future.

Update: Norman has added three other posts about his colleagues, including a photo of the BSO trombone section,
and his last concert. Here are the links: Then There Were Two,