Trumpet Academy
Good news! The 2012 Trumpet Academy is scheduled for the beginning of July. Please click on the link below to download or print. Printer friendly version coming shortly.
TRUMPET ACADEMY 2010
“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:
- Equipment (Mouthpieces, Trumpets, Mutes, Maintenance)
- Breathing techniques
- Warm – ups
- The Mouthpiece Buzz
- Flexibility exercises
- Finger dexterity exercises
- RANGE
- Endurance
- Musical phrasing
- Loud/Soft playing with a good sound
- Intonation (with good intonation comes power)
- “Diamond of Sound” concept
- Importance of physical fitness
- ENSEMBLE PLAYING
- Importance of listening to the great trumpet players
- Importance of listening to great musicians
- Leadership by example
- Importance of PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE
Most of all you will stay in good playing shape over the summer!
To purchase trumpets, mouthpieces, or accessories, please visit www.thompsonmusic.com
