Instructors

Dr. Cathy Leach Sarah Chumney

404 Music Bldg. Graduate Teaching Assistant

o. 974-6558

h. 531-3161

cleach@utk.edu

Purposes of the course

To provide a small ensemble setting for trumpet players in which to improve blend, balance, pitch, style, rhythm, listening skills, and any other basics of good ensemble playing.

To provide performance opportunities for small groups of from 2 to 20 trumpeters.

To become familiar with trumpet music of differing styles, including music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, and Classical periods, and from the 20^th and 21^st centuries. There will be music originally written for trumpets and also transcriptions.

To provide performance opportunities on the different instruments trumpeters may be asked to play, including trumpets in B flat, C, D, E flat, Piccolo trumpets in A/B flat, cornets, flugelhorns, etc.

To provide festive music for ceremonial occasions on campus and in the East Tennessee region.

Your responsibilities

You must prepare the parts assigned to you, be at rehearsal on time with the appropriate instrument(s), music, and a pencil. If you cannot be at rehearsal you MUST let t he instructors know, and if possible, send your folder.

Performances this semester

Brass solo classes TBA

UT Commencement Saturday Dec. 17, 2005 8:20 AM Thompson Boling Arena

Others TBA

Grades

Based on attendance and satisfactory preparation of your music.

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a documented disability or if you have emergency information to share, please contact the Office of Disability Services at 191 Holkins Library at 974-6087. This will ensure that you are properly registered for services.