"Barry has instilled in our students a sense of pride and musicianship towards the trumpet."

-Mike Cook
Director of Bands - Poway High School

A four-day comprehensive study of trumpet performance for all ages by the Principal Trumpet of the Pacific Symphony. We will discuss and work on trumpet playing, as well as overall musicianship. Topics studied will include:

1. Equipment (Mouthpieces, Trumpets, Mutes, Maintenance)
2. Breathing techniques
3. Warm - ups
4. The Mouthpiece Buzz
5. Flexibility exercises
6. Finger dexterity exercises
7. RANGE
8. Endurance
9. Musical phrasing
10. Loud/Soft playing with a good sound
11. Intonation (with good intonation comes power)
12. "Diamond of Sound" concept
13. Importance of physical fitness
14. ENSEMBLE PLAYING
15. Importance of listening to the great trumpet players
16. Importance of listening to great musicians
17. Leadership by example
18. Importance of PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Most of all you will stay in good playing shape over the summer!

We will work from the teachings of Clarke, Gordon, Stamp, Perkins, Schlossberg, Arbans, Schlueter, Marsalis, among others.

To purchase trumpets, mouthpieces, or accessories, please visit www.thompsonmusic.com

 

Upcoming Trumpet Academies:

Cal State Fullerton
July 7th, 8th, 9th 2008
3:00PM to 5:30PM
Click to Download Trumpet Academy 2008 PDF Flyer