uvagrad90 Regular Member
Joined: 05 Mar 2009 Posts: 16
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:17 pm Post subject: Oberlin Trumpet Workshop |
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Where to start?...
I was one of the few adults (by about 30 years) as opposed to high school and college aged students. There were about 25 participants.
Each morning started with a Stamp group buzzing class along with some discussion by Roy and/or Arto about their experience with Stamp (the man as well as the method). After that, there was free time to practice for most of the group, while a few took lessons with one or the other teacher. There was an early afternoon group session where solos were played and critiqued. Sometimes other methods (such as Shuebruk) were discussed in this time slot. Another practice break (or lessons), and then a final group meeting in the evening where more solos were played and critiqued. This continued for about 10 days as everyone cycled through performing solos in a group setting or getting lessons.
Additional time was scheduled to rehearse with a superb pianist. By the time of the recital at the end of the week, everyone had a chance to perform 2 to 3 times...I'd say most of us progressed dramatically over that time.
Trumpet ensemble work (duos and up) was also encouraged, and just about everyone played in one. There was also a visit by Ken Larson and his many trumpets, as well as Jack Sutte from the Cleveland Orchestra.
Overall it was a laid back but intensive learning experience. The fact that it lasted longer than 1 week gave it a relaxed feel. The campus is beautiful and quiet. There are other seminars taking place as well, so there is a constant cycling of different groups (volleyballers, highland artists, flautists, etc) on campus. Roy and Arto are extremely giving and talented instructors and of course wonderful players.
Mike |
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