Trumpet Studio Stuff
Lesson Schedule
Monday
4:00 - Ryan
5:00 - Blake
6:00 - Zach
6:45 - Jon
Tuesday
4:00 - Matt
5:00 - Lindsay
6:30 - Conor
Wednesday
3:45 - Isaac
6:00 - Victor
Friday
3:00 - Jacob
Trumpet Studio Hall of Fame
2008 District 2 Solo Contest
Ryan Tarbet - 1st place
2009 League Solo Contest
Victor Dang - 1st place
Lindsey Malikie - 3rd place
2009 District 2 Solo Contest
Victor Dang - 1st place
Lindsey Malikie - 3rd place
2009 State Trumpet Contest
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Read these articles
We are not what we eat, but we are what we think about! by Bill Pfund
Opening Up to the Form of Practice by Brian McWhorter
Toward an Integral View of Trumpet Practice by Brian McWhorter
Forty Truths About Practicing and Performing by Dr. Betty Scott
Get a Good Grip on Your Trumpet by David Hickman
Short Attention Span, The Secrets of Life, Music and...Ummm...What Was I Saying?
by Allen Vizzutti
Two Essays by John Haynie
Trumpet Player's Official Guide to Rehearsal Etiquette
1. Always show up late for rehearsal. It lets the conductor know how much he needs you.
2. Don't practice too much ahead of time. You don't want to "peak" too soon.
3. If you take a pencil to rehearsal, take enough for everybody...and make sure the eraser is worn down. It helps give the music an antique look.
4. Always ad lib and take things up an octave. It shows initiative, and the composer would probably be grateful.
5. Always laugh out loud when someone misses a note. Humiliation builds character.
6. Always chew gum during rehearsal. It shows everyone that you can do two things at one time.
7. Never count during long rests. Rely on your neighbor to tell you when to play.
8. Always play the 4th Horn cues, because he always plays yours.
9. Always be the last one to cut off. Someone has to.
10. Always slouch in your chair. It shows you are relaxed.
11. Never play absolutely in tune. It sounds funny.
12. Always raise your hand during rehearsal and ask a stupid question. It helps kill time, and gives everyone a chance to look at you.
13. Always make strange noises through your instrument. It draws attention to yourself.
14. Always beat your foot in time with a piece other than what you are playing.
15. Never let anyone play louder than you.
16. Always glance at the conductor. He likes to think he's in charge.
