We're very happy to announce "Brass Advantage" - a regular column of information, tips, techniques, and advice from world-renowned brass instructor, arranger, and DCI Hall of Fame member Wayne Downey. As our first-in-a-series of 'expert contributors', Wayne explores the world of brass performance, methods, techniques, and expert advice for our readers - sharing some of the secrets that have helped him guide the Blue Devils brass line to an unprecedented 20 Jim Ott Memorial Trophies for "Excellence in Brass Performance". If you have a question you'd like Wayne to address in the column, send it to - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Stay tuned to our Featured Columns pages for his inaugural column - appearing in early April.