It is easy to play trumpet, yet sometimes even easier to make the process of playing complicated. In my warmup session, I will focus on reaching mindfulness about each part of the process and work on securing the best potential physical and mental state for a fluent and enjoyable performance.

Prelude: Valley City State University Trumpet Ensemble According to the Cleveland Clinic, one in five adults suffers from some degree of hearing loss. After age 60, hearing ability typically begins to decline. On average, a third of adults between the ages of 65 and 74 suffers from age-related hearing loss. Nearly half of adults over […]

Prelude: Southern Utah University Trumpet Ensemble Many frequently performed solo trumpet works of the past century have been written by French composers. They are played for jury performances, at recitals, and on stage with symphony orchestras to showcase the virtuosic capabilities of trumpeters worldwide. Of the most commonly performed French pieces, very few were written […]

Prelude: William Carey University Trumpet Ensemble In many cultures, past and present, music has played and still plays a significant facilitator role, in the efforts made by man to communicate with the gods and to talk about them. At the same time, the human musical capability has been and is often ascribed to mythology and […]

The first steps in music and the instrument are fundamental, since, on the one hand, they make up the link between the student and the instrument and, on the other hand, they determine the foundations on which they are acquiring this new language, music. How to start taking those first steps on the trumpet? The […]

Prelude: University of North Alabama Trumpet Ensemble Playing lead trumpet in a big band setting is a position that demands a great deal from a musician. The skills that are necessary do not just include the ability to play high notes and have tremendous endurance. Both skills are required, but the job is much more […]

Presented by America’s foremost Flexibility Hack, Dr. Scott Belck who will reveal the shocking secrets of the warm up (you have to do one), tips and tricks for improving your flexibility (tip #1: you have to practice this stuff), and the insider knowledge to get you on the fast track to technical mastery that Big […]

With over a decade of experience performing solos in concert halls around the world, Matilda Lloyd will share her top tips on pushing your boundaries, being prepared and performance anxiety. Performing a solo is something most players will have to do, whether it’s a solo in an orchestra or band, or giving a recital at […]