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Hartt Summer Trumpet Institute Do you play the trumpet? Would you like a jump start to the school year and a rewarding summer music experience? Consider attending the Hartt Summer Trumpet Institute this summer and gain that experience you are looking for. Classes are held at the University of Hartford campus in Bliss Music Room at The Hartt School. Dates and TimesHigh School: July 28-August 1, 2008
Middle School: August 18-22, 2008 9:00am-12pm About the Trumpet InstituteThe Hartt Summer Trumpet Institute is designed for three levels of trumpet players; Middle School, Intermediate High School, and Advanced High School. All sessions will focus on basic playing technique, range, reading skills, repertoire, ensemble playing, audition preparation, and instrument maintenance. The main goal of the week-long session is to get back in shape for the school year ahead, to be prepared for fall auditions, and to have great fun playing solos and in ensembles. Middle School Session This program is designed for trumpet Students entering grades 6 - 8. Students should have two years of playing experience. Students with only one year of playing experience may be admitted by audition with the Director. No other auditions are necessary. The Middle School session ends with a mini-concert for parents and friends to attend. High School Sessions The Intermediate Program is designed for trumpet students entering grade 9, or older students who have not yet reached an advanced playing level. Two years of playing experience is recommended. The Advanced Program is for students who are entering grades 10 - 12 AND have reached a more advanced playing level. Students MUST have been accepted to their regional High School festival to attend. Three years of playing experience is recommended. No auditions are necessary, although students with fewer years of playing experience or who are unsure of which program is most appropriate should request an audition with the Director. Both High School Sessions will end with mock auditions for all students (practice auditions). CurriculumArea 1: Basic Technique Focus on tone, breathing, range, pitch accuracy, articulation skills, dynamic range, scales. Area 2: Reading Skills Review of rhythmic patterns, pitch reading, key signatures, sight-reading. Area 3: Ensemble Playing Middle School: Independent part playing in two to four part ensemble music. Area 4: Solo Playing The Program materials list will contain several solos. Solos will be presented in class, coaching time will be allotted for work on the new pieces, audition preparation and techniques will be thoroughly covered, mock (practice) auditions (high school sessions) on the final day. This is a great way to get a head start on Regional and All-State audition materials and procedures. * Specific program materials list and registration confirmation will be mailed after the enrollment deadline date. Enrollment & How to RegisterMinimum enrollment for each session is eight students. If there is insufficient enrollment for both High School Sessions, the programs may be combined into one session meeting from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Maximum enrollment for each session is 16 students. Deadline for Enrollment:
Tuition is $175 for each session. FacultyNancy Brown - Trumpet Instructor |
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