Community School of Music and the Arts

This class is designed for students in their first and second years of studying a brass instrument. We will be exploring note and rhythm reading, proper embouchure (mouth position and placement in playing an instrument), fingering (or slide positions), basic intonation, appropriate articulations, and instrumental maintenance and hygiene. We will use a combination of existing lesson books (possibly from school or purchased), printed exercises, solos, and current ensemble literature from their school. It is expected ...read more

This class is designed for students who are in their second or third year of study and beyond. We will be working on developing a daily routine to encourage musical growth, range, dexterity, articulation, and general technique. In addition to study out of school lesson books, other materials will be added such as etudes and solos. All brass students will be encouraged to participate in CSMA recitals. The study of solo works assists us to ...read more

These lessons are for the brass student who desires to perform at a high level of competency as a performer, music educator, or just to pursue a higher level of excellence. Materials will be augmented by a number of solos in different styles that are composed idiomatically for their chosen brass instrument. The student will be expected to practice at home 3+ hours a week and perform regularly in recitals and other public performances. Extra ...read more

This is a group class that will be offered by performance cycle. Because of the nature of chamber music, it will be only offered by audition for five students at a time (2 trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba). There will be five, ninety-minute rehearsals and coaching sessions per performance. In each cycle we will explore three contrasting works. The main performance venue will be the CSMA student recitals, but there may ...read more

“A Brass Player’s Five Senses: Tone, Flexibility, Range, Articulation and Breathing” Every brass player must develop these five fundamentals as a basis for a firm musical foundation. Highly recommended for brass players of all ages.

“The Search for the Holy Grail” Have you wondered what the difference is between a university school of music and a music conservatory? What are they looking for in a potential student? As a student, how do I prepare myself? As a parent, how do I help support my child? – If you have ever wondered what a future in music would be like, come experience an interactive lecture that will answer all of your ...read more