Oklahoma State University Fall 2018 Major Trumpet
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Oklahoma State University Fall 2018 Major Trumpet Course Title: Major Trumpet Course Code: MUSI 1390/2390/3390/4390/5490 Credit Hours: 2.0-4.0 Course hours: TBA Class Location: SCPA 116 Instructor: Dr. Ryan Gardner Office: SCPA 116 Office Hours: By Appointment Only Office Phone: 405-744-3025 Email: [email protected] I. COURSE FORMAT This class will be taught as individual private lessons. Study will be individualized to each student’s level of ability and instrumental maturity. All students will study the basics of brass playing: tone production, technique, breathing, embouchure, reading, literature and repertoire, according to his/her ability. A certain standard will be established for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students that must be met to continue study. II. OBJECTIVES The lessons in this studio are designed to provide individual instruction in trumpet technique, performance preparation, basic musical skills and music appreciation, as well as foster independent and self-motivated learners. Applied study is one aspect of the music curriculum that prepares students for their professional goals. Success as a music educator and performer rests largely on how advanced one’s musicianship has been developed. To develop the degree of musicianship required for a successful and satisfying career as a music educator or performer, you must have the experience of performing in quality musical ensembles and be capable of performing significant solo and chamber literature. Developing your performance skills is the only way to obtain these invaluable musical experiences. III. REQUIRED MATERIALS - Students should plan to invest at least $50-$150 per semester for repertory music and other study materials. • Notebook that will contain materials and handouts from lessons and masterclasses. • Small spiral notebook in which your weekly assignments will be noted and your daily practice will be logged. • A small Music Dictionary to be carried in your trumpet case at all times or you may download an app • An electronic recording device (Zoom, Apple, Garage Band) to record weekly lessons, etudes and solo work • A calendar to help you with scheduling should be with you at all times. • A metronome (preferably one with an output to speakers) • Breathing Bag available at www.windsongpress.com • A flash drive to collect lesson recordings • Check OSU e-mail daily as this will be our primary form of communication • You are required to purchase materials for your lessons (methods, etudes, solos etc.). The materials in my library are for reference only. We need to make markings in these materials that pertain only to you. ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOCOPIES OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL ARE TO BE USED! • It is necessary for each student to own a professional-quality instrument, mouthpiece, and maintenance accessories. In addition, students are expected to own high-quality mutes. • An electronic tuner is required (preferably one with a drone). • Membership to the ITG is strongly recommended. Music/Equipment assigned in lessons must be purchased promptly. Students who have not procured the assigned repertoire within two weeks of the assignment will have their final grade lowered. It is not acceptable, or legal, to photocopy published music when the original is not owned. The following vendors are recommended for published music: Pender's Music Company, 314 S. Elm Street, Denton, Texas 76201 Phone: 800-772-5918 Hickey’s Music Center, 104 Adams Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 800-HICKEYS www.hickeys.com For equipment (horns, tuners, metronomes, mutes, etc…) Saied Music Co., www.saiedmusic.com, Tulsa, 918-742-5541, 1-800-777-5541 The Music Store, www.musicstoreinc.com, Tulsa, 918-664-7333 The Woodwind and Brasswind 800-348-5003 www.wwbw.com Dillon’s Music 732-634-3399 www.dillonmusic.com Rayburn Music 238 Huntington Ave Boston, MA 02115 617-266-4727 www.rayburnmusic.com Thompson Music www.thompsonmusic.com IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS a. Article SummatBook Reports • In the springfall, a book report pertaining to trumpet, style, performance psychology or any other musical subject is required. Each report must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than two pagesbook. Articles from The Instrumentalist, ITG Journal, Symphony, and Chamber Music America are good examples. These are due April December 46, 2018. b. Studio Class • In addition to your weekly private lesson trumpet majors are required to participate in studio class. We will select the time and day to accommodate our schedules1:45:15. Attendance is mandatory. A schedule will be provided but topics will include: Performance class (i.e. Mock Solo Competition, performances, critiques) Guest artists (master classes) Class presentations Trumpet Ensemble Audition Preparation (i.e. Mock Auditions) Research Project Presentations Sectionals Orchestral reading c. Practice expectations • The development of performance skills is a gradual and demanding process and it is expected that music performance and education majors will practice a minimum of 2 ½ - 3 hours daily, 7 days a week (17 ½ - 21 hours a week) on their assignments and repertoire to maintain a B in trumpet. These are regular daily individual practice sessions not including rehearsals in band, orchestra, jazz band, etc. • Studio warm-ups are a valuable collaborative effort that focuses on fundamentals and tone-production. It is required to attend studio warm-up on your designated day. • Lesson assignments may represent the below areas of study (technique, etudes, repertoire, etc.) The student will be expected to have the work prepared from each of these categories as assigned for each lesson. Please note everything assigned for a lesson is due at the next lesson, even if it was not worked on in the previous lesson. You must come prepared to perform any part of your lesson. You must also bring ALL of your lesson materials to each class. • Students are expected to report to their lesson warmed-up. Failure to do so inhibits your abilities to perform at your optimum level and could result in dismissal from the lesson and that class graded as a failure. • Any student who is clearly unprepared for their lesson will be excused and that lesson will be graded as failing. d. A Sample Outline of Daily Practice i. Warm-up Studies (30 minutes) • Buzzing • Long Tones, Lip Flexibility, Articulation • Flow Exercises/Stamp Routine ii. Technical Study (30 minutes, more for underclassmen) • Scales – In normal pattern and in thirds a. Major scales and arpeggios b. Natural minor scales and arpeggios c. Harmonic minor scales and arpeggios d. Melodic minor scales and arpeggios e. Chromatic scales f. Whole-tone scales • Clarke • Schlossberg • Arban • Transposition iii. Etudes (30-60 minutes) iv. Repertoire (30-60 minutes) • Includes the study of concertos, sonatas, orchestral excerpts and chamber music. v. Ensemble Music (20-30 minutes as needed) vi. Sight Reading (10 minutes) • Etudes • Excerpts • Duets • Transposition e. Assignments • Students will be required to submit etudes, technical passages, solos and/or excerpts weekly into the OSU Trumpet Studio Facebook page • Students will listen weekly to their recorded lessons. A written summary of all topics and solutions discussed will be due three days after you lesson by email. Late summaries will not be accepted. • Students will record themselves daily and submit one recording of their weekly assignments (etude, solo or orchestral excerpt) at their next lesson for a grade. Late recordings will not be accepted. • Build listening time into your daily schedule. Listening is an essential skill and even when not given an assignment, it is understood that that the student is listening to a large variety of classical music to gain perspective and understanding, as well as appreciation. • Students will be required to keep a practice journal of all playing and practicing throughout the semester to their weekly lessons. • Students should spend time familiarizing themselves with common musical terms • f. Scales, Arpeggios and Transposition • Scales and arpeggios are essential to musical rhetoric as is the ability to transpose. Scale, arpeggio and transposition exams will be given during midterm week and please note that scale requirements are cumulative. Those that do not pass their scale, arpeggio and transposition midterm with an average of B or higher will need to re-take the exam at some point at the end of the semester (during one of their lessons). Failure to pass a second time will result in a failed grade and that student will not be allowed to take their end of the semester jury. g. Midterm Exams – to be held the week of October 8-12, 20185 • Scales • Arpeggios • Sight-Reading (in transposition) h. (if applicable)Performances (Juries, Recitals, Recital Hour, etc…) • A performance in studio, recital hour or a jury situation is an accumulation of material, ideas, concepts and hard work from the entire semester. A jury is a performance. Therefore, please treat it as such. Wear appropriate clothing and present your materials to the jurors in a respectful manner. Be EARLY and PREPARED. • A semester coursework is cumulative so please check the guidelines listed to ensure all materials are prepared. • There are two types of recitals: degree and non-degree. Students are expected to devote the same amount of detailed attention and artistic commitment to both types of recitals. Students will be required to submit the necessary recital forms for both degree and non-degree recitals. Forms are available from the Music Office.