north bay trumpet
studio
What is the study
program at North Bay Trumpet Studio?
effective 1/17/09
The program outline consists of
the following parts:
Equipment:
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- Bach Stradivarius (or equivalent) with
a1st and 3rd slide ring and operational slides
- Bach 3C mouthpiece
- metronome (with rhythmic subdivisions
for 8ths, 16ths, and triplets)
- tuner and tuning CD
- Ultra Pure Valve Oil and Slide
Lubricants
Additional required equipment is listed here
Maintenance suggestions are listed here
Material:
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- fundamentals-technical
- L. Little Embouchure builder OR
- M. Schlossberg Daily Drills and
Exercises (Carl Fischer) AND
- H. Clarke Technical Studies (Carl
Fischer) AND
- My first Arban OR
- Arban/Prescott 1st and 2nd Year (Carl
Fischer) OR
- Arban Complete Conservatory Method
(Carl Fischer)
- fundamentals-rhythmic and
lyrical (musical)
- Hovey First Book OR
- R. Getchell First Book of Practical
Studies (Warner Brothers) OR
- Second Book of Practical Studies AND
- G. Concone Complete Solfeggi OR
- Korak Lyrical Studies AND
- Solo Literature (selected and
distributed by the teacher as needed and appropriate to
the level of the student)
- orchestral literature
- Cafarelli 100 Studi Melodici (Ricordi)
OR
- Sachse 100 Studies (International) AND
- Orchestral Excerpts (from original
parts selected and distributed by the teacher as needed
and appropriate to the level of the student)
- jazz improvisation
- Jazz Melodies (selected and
distributed by the teacher as needed and appropriate to
the level of the student) AND
- Jazz Solo Transcriptions (selected and
distributed by the teacher as needed and appropriate to
the level of the student) AND
- J. Aebersold Vol. "Major and
Minor", Vol. "Dominant 7th Workout", and
Vol. "Gettin' It Together" OR
- Play-along "Maiden Voyage"
(J. Aebersold Vol. 54)
Practice
Routine:
- Homework assignments are issued based
on student level and musical goals.
- If fundamentals are in place, and if
theory knowledge is sufficient, the program may include
jazz material (based on instructor assessment of student
ability).
- 30-45 min. daily is a minimum guide
for daily practice for students enrolled in private
lessons (specifics are listed here).
A generic practice grid (without jazz
included) is shown here (specific student
assignments vary from week to week).
Lessons:
- Performance of prepared weekly musical
assignments as outlined verbally or in written form by
the instructor
- Discussion and evaluation of student
performance
- Demonstrations by the instructor
- New assignments are given based on
student goals and demonstrated ability
Additional lesson activities are listed here