Methods pertinent to development of good tone production, proper breath usage, embouchure formation, articulation and musical interpretation in correlation with basic elements of musicianship. Selected technical and solo materials.

Methods pertinent to development of good tone production, proper breath usage, embouchure formation, articulation and musical interpretation in correlation with basic elements of musicianship. Selected technical and solo materials.

Entrance by Audition. In-depth study of trumpet performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, arpeggios, and thirds, selected technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Recital performance required.

Continuation of MUST 124. Recital performance required.

Continuation of the study of basic musicianship, embouchure development, intervals, scales and study of arpeggios. Articulations, transposition and selected technical studies. Standard orchestral, solo and ensemble literature.

Continuation of the study of basic musicianship, embouchure development, intervals, scales and study of arpeggios. Articulations, transposition and selected technical studies. Standard orchestral, solo and ensemble literature.

Continued in-depth study of trumpet performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, diminished 7th and dominant 7th chords, transposition, multiple tonguing, technical studies, etudes and the standard repertoire. Recital performance required

Continuation of MUST 224. Recital performance required. Sophomore Proficiency required.

Continuation of previous studies. More intensive study of stylistic interpretation, technique, transposition, and standard solo, ensemble and orchestral literature for trumpet from principal historical periods. Junior recital, 315 level.

Continuation of previous studies. More intensive study of stylistic interpretation, technique, transposition, and standard solo, ensemble and orchestral literature for trumpet from principal historical periods. Junior recital, 315 level.

Advanced in-depth study of trumpet performance techniques, technical studies, etudes and the standard repertoire. Detailed study of representative works of all historical periods. Recital performance required.

Continuation of MUST 324. Junior Recital performance required.

Advanced technical study and repertory development. Representative literature from principal historical periods. Preparation and presentation of senior recital.

Elective and advanced study on principal performing instrument beyond requirements or senior recital.

Advanced study in 20th century trumpet literature and trumpet techniques, trumpet in C, various forms and idioms. Recital performance required

Continued advanced study in 20th century trumpet literature and trumpet techniques, trumpet in C, piccolo trumpet, various forms and idioms. Preparation of selected repertory for the Senior Recital. Senior Recital performance required.