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Syllabus for Applied Trumpet All trumpeters will study the basics of trumpet playing: tone production, technique, breathing, embouchure, reading, literature and repertoire, according to his/her ability. A certain standard will be established for each year (Freshman, Sophomore, etc.) and for each degree program (BM, BME/MAT, BA, MM, MME) in the trumpet area.
Grading Policy. Each trumpet lesson will be graded. A mid-term exam and a final jury exam will be given. I retain the perogative to move the jury grade up or down by one letter grade. The three grades (average lesson grade, mid-term, and jury) will be averaged, resulting in the semester grade. Grading of the weekly lesson is based in part upon the student's progress (measurable improvement from week to week). However, a standard level of ability for each class year will be reflected in the grading. In addition, the grade will reflect a varying degree of expectation, based upon the student's major (i.e. performance majors will face higher expectations than education majors, and so on). A file will be kept on each student's semester progress, and each student may request to see their grades at any time. A grade of "incomplete" or "I" will be given in the event of extenuating circumstances, such as protracted health problems or similar circumstances. The semester's work and jury will be made up at a later date. I will keep a record of any materials (book/horns/mouthpieces/music, etc.) borrowed from me. The student will sign out the borrowed materials on a log kept in my office. Failure to return all materials by the end of the semester, unless special provision has been cleared through me, will result in the student's grade being withheld until the materials are returned or replaced as necessary.
Attendance Policy. Each trumpet student will be given a one-hour lesson per week (minimum of fiifty-five minutes to allow for student travel time between classes, if needed.) At the beginning of the semester, each student will fill out a schedule form listing their weekly schedule, name, and phone nujber. Lessons will be scheduled on a week-to-week basis, based on both the student's and my schedules, and a weekly schedule will be posted on my door. A semi-permanent schedule will be followed as much as is possible. Each student will receive a minimum of eleven lessons in the course of the semester. I MUST be notified at lease 24 hours in advance if rescheduling or cancellation is necessary (emergencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis), and no-shows without just cause will be treated as an unexcused absence resulting in an "F" for the lesson grade. Tardiness of more than 15 minutes will be treated as a no-show and will not be made up. In addition, I retain the perogative to terminate any lesson for which the student demonstrates inadequate preparation, resulting in an "F" for the lesson grade. Attendance at studio class is mandatory for all trumpet majors. In addition, attendance is required at all faculty brass recitals, brass student degree recitals, and all guest brass recitals/master classes. The private lesson absence policy will apply to the studio class and all required recitals: 24-hour advance notification with just cause, or an "F" will be averaged into the semester grade.
Office Hours. Office hours will be posted each week on my door. In addition, individual meetings may be scheduled at any time by appointment.
Practice Policy. If a student is receiving four hours credit, it is expected that he/she will practice a minimum of three hours every day. For two hours credit, the daily practice requirement is a minimum of one and a half hours. The amount of material covered will vary greatly for each individual, but a basic repertoire guide for all levels can be found at the end of the syllabus. Different types of practice (i.e.problem solving practice vs. rehearsal practice) will be discussed at the individual lesson.
Convocation Policy. Performance on at least one convocation will be required of all full-time students, with the exception of first semester freshmen. All students are encouraged to perform on convocation as many times as they feel prepared to do so during a semester.
Teacher Training. Each student will teach one lesson per semester to a fellow student. The pairings will be made between students of similar abilities. This lesson will replace the regular lesson for the given week, and will be supervised by me. The goal of these "mock lessons" is to help the "teacher" learn to teach, to analyze and offer positive problem-solving suggestions, to learn to verbalize a response to a given playing problem, and to make assignments designed to assist the "student" in improving his/her playing.
Mid-term Exams. The mid-term exam will consist of scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading excerpts commensurate with the student's ability level. The "Accompanist Form" (see below) must be turned in at the exam.
Juries. All trumpeters are expected to take a jury examination at the end of each semester, to be adjudicated by the brass faculty. Students who have given a degree recital are exempt from this requirement. Teacher-assigned repertoire for the jury exam will include one solo with piano accompaniment, and one or two etudes or unaccompanied solos. Students who have given optional (non-degree) recitals will be required to take the jury exam. At the end of the Sophomore year a Sophomore Comprehensive Exam must be performed for the entire School of Music faculty. Teacher-assigned repertoire will include three different solos with piano or organ accompaniment; an unaccompanied solo may be performed as one of the three works. In addition to solo performance requirements, students are strongly encouraged to participate in symphonic band, symphony orchestra, jazz band, brass choir, brass quintet, and trumpet ensemble during their course of study. It is the responsibility of each student to procure the services of an accompanist for the final jury exam and to turn in a copy of the "Accompanist Form", signed by the accompanist and student, by mid-term. Trumpet Repertoire List Freshman Year -- Methods, Etudes, and Excerpts Arban Complete Conservatory Method Carl Fischer Bartold, ed. Classical and Modern Works, Vol. I International Bousquet-Goldman 36 Celebrated Studies Carl Fischer Clarke Technical Studies Carl Fischer Concone-Sawyer Lyrical Studies for Trumpet Brass Press Gates Odd Meter Etudes Fox Getchell-Hovey Practical Studies for the Trumpet/Cornet, Vols. I & II Carl Fischer Goldman Practical Studies for Trumpet Carl Fischer Irons 27 Groups of Exercises Southern Schlossberg Daily Drills and Technical Studies Baron
Freshman Year -- Solos Arban Twelve Celebrated Fantasias Carl Fischer Corelli-Fitzgerald Sonata VII Presser Gibbons-Cruft Suite Galaxy Goedicke Concert Etude Brass Press Handel-Fitzgerald Aria con variazioni Belwin Hovhaness Prayer of St. Gregory Southern Mager, ed. Nine Grand Solos for Cornet Southern Nagel, ed. Baroque Music for Trumpet Belwin Nagel, ed. The Regal Trumpet Belwin
Sophomore Year -- Methods, Etudes, and Excerpts Bartold, ed. Classical and Modern Works, Vols. II-III International Bona Rhythmical Articulation Carl Fischer Brandt-Vacchiano Etudes for Trumpet MCA Caffarelli 100 studi melodici Ricordi Colin Advanced Lip Flexibilities Colin Dufresne-Voisin Developing Sight Reading Colin Small 27 Melodious and Rhythmical Exercises Carl Fischer Voxman Selected Studies Rubank Williams Method of Scales Colin
Sophomore Year -- Solos Barat Andante et Scherzo Leduc Clarke Best of Herbert Clarke Warner Bros. Emanuel Sonate Leduc Latham Suite Presser Peeters Sonata Peters Plog Animal Ditties Wimbledon Purcell Sonata International Robbins Mont St. Michel Leduc Telemann Heroic Marches Billaudot Torelli Concerto in D Major Musica Rara Torelli Sinfonia Musica Rara Wallin Elegi Frost Music
Junior Year -- Methods, Etudes, and Excerpts Balay 15 Etudes Leduc Bartold, ed. Classical and Modern Works, Vols. IV - V International Bordogni Vingt-Quatres Vocalises Leduc Haynie Development and Maintenance Colin Nagel Speed Studies for Trumpet Fox Smith Lip Flexibility Carl Fischer Stamp Warm-ups plus Studies BIM Vannetelbosch 20 Etudes Leduc Verzari 16 Studi Caratteristici Ricordi Verzari Esercizi Giornalieri Ricordi Vizzutti Trumpet Method Books I, II, III Alfred Voisin, ed. Classical and Modern Works, Vol. VI International
Junior Year -- Solos Bennett Rose Variations Chappell Bitsch Four Variations on a Theme by D. Scarlatti Leduc Bozza Caprice Leduc Bozza Rustiques Leduc Cheetham Concoctions Presser Copland Quiet City Schott Bros. Enesco Legend International Fantini 8 Sonatas Musica Rara Handel Suite in D Major Musica Rara Ketting Intrada Donemus Mahler Posthorn Solo Edition Musicus Persichetti The Hollow Men Presser Starer Invocation King Viviani Two Sonatas Musica Rara
Senior Year -- Methods, Etudes, and Excerpts André 12 Etudes Caprices Dans le Style Baroque Billaudot Bitsch Vingt Etudes Leduc Charlier 36 Etudes Transcendantes Leduc Chavanne, H. 25 Etudes of Virtuosity Leduc Dokshitzer Romantic Pictures Modell Nagel Trumpet Skills Mentor Sachse 100 Etudes for Trumpet International Smith Top Tones for Trumpet Carl Fischer Tomasi 6 Etudes for Trumpet Leduc Voisin, ed. Classical and Modern Works, Vols. VII - X International Werner 40 Studies International
Senior Year -- Solos Arutunian Concerto International Bloch Proclamation Broude Bros. Blum Capriccio Editions Henn Charlier Solo de concours Schott Dello Joio Sonata Associated Giannini Concerto Warner Bros. Haydn-Voisin Concerto International Hindemith Sonate Schott Holmes Sonata Shawnee Hummel-Ghitalla Concerto King Ibert Impromptu Leduc Kaminski Concertino Israeli Music Kennan Sonata Warner Bros. Neruda Concerto in E-flat Major Musica Rara Ott Chroma IV Claude Benny Press Pakhmutova Concerto Belwin Plog Animal Ditties II Brass Press Presser Suite Ensemble Riisager Concertino Hansen Stanley Suite No. 1 of Trumpet Voluntaries Brass Press Stevens Sonata Peters Suderburg Ceremonies Presser Tartini Concerto in D Major Selmer Tessarini Sonate in D Billaudot Tull Three Bagatelles Boosey & Hawkes Turrin Caprice Brass Press Zaninelli Autumn Music Shawnee Press
Graduate Level -- Methods, Etudes, and Excerpts Bach-Guttler Complete Repertoire Vols. I - III Musica Rara Chaynes 15 Etudes Leduc Handel-Minter Complete Repertoire Vols. I - IV Musica Rara Johnson, G. 20th Century Orchestra Studies Schirmer Laurent Etudes Practiques, Bks. I, II, III Leduc McGregor Orchestral Repertoire Philharmusic Purcell-King Complete Repertoire Musica Rara Reynolds 48 Etudes Schirmer Stevens Changing Meter Studies BIM Stevens Contemporary Trumpet Studies Billaudot Strauss-Rossbach Orchestral Studies International Vizzutti Advanced Etudes Brass Press Wagner-Hoehne Orchestral Studies Vols. I & II International
Graduate Level -- Solos Addison Concerto Galliard Ltd. Albinoni Concerto St. Marc Selmer Albrechtsberger Concertino Brass Press Antheil Sonata Weintraub Campo Times WIM Chance Credo Boosey & Hawkes Chaynes Concerto Leduc Davies Sonata Schott Frackenpohl Sonatina for piccolo trumpet Brass Press Friedman Solus Brass Press Gregson Concerto Novello Haydn, M. Concerto in D Major Anton J. Benjamin Henderson Variation Movements WIM Hertel Concerto No. 1 Breitkopf & Haertel Honegger Intrada Editions Salabert Jolivet Concertino Durand Jolivet Concerto No. 2 Leduc Lovelock Concerto Southern Molter Concerti Nos. 1, 2, & 3 in D Major Musica Rara Mozart, L. Concerto in D Major Billaudot Nelhybel Metamorphosis European American Orr Concerto Novello Persichetti Parable Presser Powell Alone Brass Press Querfurth Concerto in E-flat Major Musica Rara Richter Concerto Breitkopf & Haertel Sachse Concertino in E-flat Major Brass Press Sampson Litany of Breath Brass Press Sampson The Mysteries Remain Brass Press Sapievski Concerto "Mercury" Peters Seeboth Sonate Otto Heinrich Noetzel Verlag Telemann Concerto in D Major Anton J. Benjamin Tomasi Concerto Leduc Tomasi Semaine Sainte a Cuzco Leduc Tomasi Triptyque Leduc Whittenberg Polyphony McGinnis & Marx Wolpe Solo Piece McGinnis & Marx |