Syllabus for Applied Trumpet. Fall 2016 MVB 1211, 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451, Instructor: John Almeida. (Office) PAC M160

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1 Syllabus for Applied Trumpet Fall 2016 MVB 1211, 1411, 2421, 3431, 4441, 5451, 6461 Instructor: John Almeida (Office) PAC M160 Course of Study and Minimum Proficiency Levels for Applied Trumpet This listing is designed as a guide to the minimum level of achievement expected of each level of applied trumpet studies at this university. The material used in the applied lesson will include material from this list as well as other material suited to the individual student s strengths and weaknesses. This teacher will give a more specialized guide including other necessary information to the student when applied lessons begin. Level I (MVB 1211 & 1411, 2 hours credit) Emphasis at this level is on correctness and consistency of breath control, staccato and legato tonguing, hand and finger position, posture, and embouchure development. Emphasis on solo literature and solo performance will be based upon the individual student s musical, technical, and physical abilities. Studies will begin in basic orchestral transpositions. Solo performances will be done in the Trumpet Master Class, Brass Area Recital, and on Forum. Each student is required to perform in one of these settings once a solo piece of literature is prepared. Each student is required to own and use a metronome in his/her individual practice sessions in hope of developing both a concept of steady pulse and an awareness of his/her relationship to it when playing. The music education major is expected to practice a minimum of two hours daily, at least six days a week. Performance majors are expected to practice four hours daily, at least six days a week. 1. Develop an effective daily routine for the purpose of accomplishing the above and producing a solid, basic sound 2. Learn to practice effectively 3. Learn all major and minor scales and arpeggios, one octave (two octaves where possible) tongued ascending and slurred descending 4. Learn chromatic scales throughout the entire range of the student s ability 5. Learn to play musically with attention to phrasing: start and end of phrases, intensity of phrase and musical communication

2 6. Begin to develop jaw and/or hand vibrato and lyric style on easy songs Arban, Complete Conservatory Method Cichowicz, Flow Studies H. L. Clarke, Technical Studies First Study Concone, Lyrical Studies Schlossberg, Daily Drills and Technical Studies Transposition studies using Getchell First Book of Practical Studies Solo Literature as appropriate Level II (MVB 2421, 2 hours credit) Emphasis at this level is on application of correct breathing fundamentals as applied to musical and communicative performance. Students will be assigned orchestral excerpts as individuals and in groups. Solo performances will continue in Trumpet Master Class, Brass Area Recital, and on Forum. Each student is required to perform in one of these settings once a solo piece of literature is prepared. Continuation and expansion of warm-up and daily practice routine William Adam, Expanding Long Tones and Expanding Scales Arban, Complete Conservatory Method Multiple Tonguing Concone/Korak, The Complete Solfeggi Johnson, Progressive Studies for the High Register Norris, Top 50 Orchestral Audition Excerpts for Trumpet Small, 27 Melodious and Rhythmical Exercises Snedecor, Lyrical Etudes for Trumpet Methods/Materials, Second Semester: Continuation of methods from Semester I

3 William Adam, Expanding H. L. Clarke Technical Studies (First Study) Level III (MVB 3431, 2 hours credit) Emphasis at this level is on preparation of the recital for music education and bachelor of music performance (classical and jazz) students. At this level, the minimum recital length is not less than thirty (30) minutes. The student will work on artistic performance and consistency. Concentrated study will be placed on advanced etudes and a survey of the most important solo works in the trumpet repertoire. In addition, mental and physical preparation for the recital program will be addressed. The student should approach solo studies with careful attention to style and artistry through an in-depth theoretical and musical understanding of the performed works. Solo performances will continue in Trumpet Master Class and on Forum. Each student is required to perform in one of these settings once a solo piece of literature is prepared. William Adam, Expanding Long Tones, Exp. Scales, Exp. Chromatic Scales Charlier, 36 Etudes Transcendantes McGregor, Audition and Performance Preparation For Trumpet, Orchestral Literature Volumes 1-4 Methods/Materials. Second Semester: Continuation of methods from Semester 1 Collins, The Trumpet Audition Book, Book Two: pp Junior Recital Bachelor of Music Performance/Bachelor of Music education Level IV (MVB 4441, 2 hours credit) Emphasis at this level is on preparation of the senior recital for the bachelor of music performance student. At this level, the minimum recital length is not less than forty-five (45) minutes. The student will work on artistic performance and consistency. Concentrated study will be placed on advanced etudes and a survey of the most important solo works in the trumpet repertoire. In addition, mental and physical preparation for the recital program will be addressed. The student should approach solo studies with careful attention to style and artistry through an in-depth theoretical and musical understanding of the performed works. Solo performances will continue in Trumpet Master Class

4 and on Forum. Each student is required to perform in one of these settings once a solo piece of literature is prepared. Selection and preparation of recital literature Charlier, 36 Etudes Transcendantes Methods/Materials, Second Semester: Continuation of First Semester Objectives Senior Recital LEVEL V (MVB 5451, 2 hours credit) Emphasis at this level is on extending the graduate student s knowledge of trumpet resources: repertoire, methods and materials, performance practices, and study of American and European styles of solo performance practices. The graduate candidate will be required to observe this instructor while teaching undergraduate and public school applied trumpet students. The purpose will be to expose the student to teaching techniques, trouble shooting, and correcting playing problems. Solo performances will continue in Trumpet Master Class and on Forum. Each student is required to perform in one of these settings once a solo piece of literature is prepared. During each semester, the graduate candidate will design a presentation for the studio Trumpet Master Class. This candidate s topic will be presented to this instructor for approval. The candidate will also be required to teach the undergraduate students in a master class setting. 1. Develop an effective daily routine for the purpose of further development of sound, control, embouchure, finger dexterity, and musical style. 2. Learn to develop a teaching style and how to recognize playing problems and solve them through various means. Expand the knowledge and understanding of materials/methods associated with the trumpet and a working knowledge of American trumpet routines of (Stamp, Adam, Cichowicz, Caruso, etc.) Methods/Materials: William Adam, Expanding Long Tones and Expanding Scales William Adam/Max Schlossberg, Alternative slur and tonguing exercises Charlier, 36 Etudes Transcendantes Cichowicz, Orchestral Excerpts for Trumpet with piano reduction accompaniments

5 Concone, The Complete Solfeggi Gallwey, The Inner Game of Tennis Maltz, Psycho-Cybernetics Norris, Top 50 Orchestral Audition Excerpts for Trumpet Plog, Method for Trumpet, Books 1-6 Sachs, Daily Fundamentals for the Trumpet Wilson, The Commercial Trumpet Players Tool Kit Level VI (MVB 6461, 2 hours credit) Emphasis will be a continuation of materials and methods from MVB The student opting to perform a Graduate Trumpet Recital must also enroll in MUS 6976L Graduate Recital (0 hours credit). The literature for this program must be chosen from the highest level of trumpet repertoire. The student should be able to perform literature written from a variety of musical styles (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century). They should also choose literature that will be played on various keyed instruments (Bb, C, D, Eb, F/G, and Bb and A piccolo trumpets). Solo performances will continue in Trumpet Master Class and on Forum. Each student is required to perform in one of these settings once a solo piece of literature is prepared. Methods/Materials: Continuation from MVB 5451 Graduate Recital Semester Grading Grading is based strictly upon the individual student s progress throughout the semester. Consistent progress and a sign of daily practice should result in an appropriate final grade. Failure to adhere to sufficient daily practice and a lack of weekly progress will warrant an appropriate final grade. An end of semester jury is required for all music majors, both undergraduate and graduate applied trumpet students. Class and Special Presentation Attendance All students are expected to attend all lessons during the semester. Each student will be granted two excused absences. Should a student be unable to make a lesson, he/she is required to contact this instructor to notify him of their absence. Each student is required to reschedule his or her missed lessons. Anymore than two absences will result in a reduction of their individual semester final grade.

6 From time to time, this instructor will schedule special performances or master classes with guest artists. Each trumpet student is expected to attend these events. All applied students are required to attend undergraduate or graduate trumpet recitals. Office Hours: Students may come to M106 at anytime to see me if they have questions or concerns. No appointments are necessary. *****This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor******