Syllabus 2010-11 Applied Trumpet
Dr. Rick Bogard, Associate Professor of Music/Trumpet Rm. 246 FineArts Building
Associate Chair Office Rm. 101C Fine Arts Building
Office: 817.272.2447 Cell: 972.740.2532 Office hours by appointment
Undergraduate: MUSI 0171.019***, 1248, 1249, 2222.019****, 2248, 224**9,
3248, 3249, 3358, 3359, 4242, 4249, 4458, 4459,
Graduate: MUSI 5136, 5236, 5336
Syllabus material for all levels of study are included in this document
Each student will be evaluated at the beginning of the semester and will receive an individually prescribed syllabus with materials chosen from UTA Trumpet Studio Course of Study (attached)
Required Textbooks:
Arban: Complete Conservatory Method
Bogard: Daily Warm-Ups and Skills Studies
Clarke: Technical Studies
Getchell: First Book of Practical Studies
Other books assigned based on individual needs.
Required Materials
Lesson assignment book – to be brought to ALL lessons
Instrument with appropriate mouthpiece
Straight, cup, and harmon mutes
Breathing tube, metronome, electronic tuner, buzz-aid or similar device, stop watch or timer
Strongly suggested: Smart Music subscription. Available at very affordable student rates, this invaluable program offers many benefits for your playing improvement, including a built in tuner, metronome, and access to hundreds of piano accompaniments
Recommended Sources for Music:
Penders Music Co, 3 14 S. Elm St., DentonTX76201 800.772.5918;
Sheet Music Service of Portland; 34 N.W. 8th Ave.Portland, OR97209 800.452.1 133
Email.
I will communicate with you outside of lesson time primarily via email. It is your responsibility to check your UTA emaiI daily for information regarding any aspect of lessons or scheduling. I often send a Sunday evening email to the entire studio to update you on weekly information regarding the studio. I DO NOT use Facebook for the communication of messages related to university issues, and ask that you not use it as your means of contacting me.
Course Description/Course Learning Goals/Objectives:
Specific objectives of applied trumpet lessons vary widely, based on individual needs and career goals. In general, the following areas will be addressed during the course of study in trumpet: sound development, technical skills, transposition skills, solo repertoire, etude repertoire, orchestral repertoire, music reading skills, and any other aspect of trumpet pedagogy appropriate for graduate and undergraduate students. All students will develop proficiency on B-flat, C, E-flat, and Piccolo trumpets, and will be assigned these instruments based on availability and repertoire assigned.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of each semester of applied trumpet lessons, the student will demonstrate competence in technique, intonation, sound quality, and musicality to satisfactorily perform the assigned jury piece before a faculty panel. A suggested Course of Study for Trumpet at the University of Texas at Arlington is attached. Your assignments will be based on the course level appropriate for your lesson enrollment.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance at weekly lessons is mandatory. You should be at the trumpet studio warmed up and on time for your lesson. If you have not arrived within 10 minutes of your lesson time and I have not heard from you, the lesson will be cancelled and you will receive a zero for the lesson. If for any reason you are unable to attend your lesson, I expect you to notify me as soon as possible. Makeup lessons for any reason will be at the discretion of the instructor. Exchanging times with other students can often resolve scheduling conflicts.
Three missed unexcused lessons will result in a failing grade for the semester.
I will allow every student one "free" missed lesson at your discretion if you will notify me in advance of your lesson time.
Lesson Preparation:
You will be required to obtain a lesson assignment booklet which you will bring to each lesson.. On each week’s sheet will be recorded your practice assignment for the next lesson, as well as your grade for the current lesson.
Failure to bring your assignment book to your lesson will result in a 10 point grade deduction for your weekly lesson
The repertoire record which must be presented at your semester-end jury will be facilitated by this notebook.
Grading Policy: Your semester grade will be determined by the following
Weekly Lesson Grade1500 points possible (15 lessons x 100 points each
Studio Class Attendance200 points possible (10 studio classes x 20 points each)
Honors Recitals/Concerts*50 points possible (3 Honors Recitals and 2 concerts x 10 points each)
Mid-Semester Jury50 points possible (1 mid-semester jury on pre-assigned etude or solo)
Jury100 points (Jury performance during finals week)
1900 Points Total. 90-100% = A 80-89% = B 70-79% = C 60-69 = D Below 60 = F
Thus, based on 1900 points, 1710 points =A 1520 = B 1330 = C 1140 = D Below 1140 = F
*Includes on campus concerts on which you are NOT performing. Be prepared to document your attendance through program and/or discussion
Your weekly lesson grade will be kept by the instructor and will be recorded on your weekly assignment sheet as well as in my grade record. You may request at any time to see the grades that are recorded for you.
Repeated failure to adequately prepare for lessons, attend studio classes or required performance casts serious doubt upon your dedication toward completing a music degree, and may result in a recommendation that you withdraw from lessons.
Examinations:
The Jury is the “final exam” for applied lessons. One or two days during the week of finals will be designated later in the semester as “Brass Jury Day”, and you will sign up for a time to perform on that day. Your jury piece will be an accompanied solo which will be chosen with assistance from your applied instructor and will be prepared in your lessons. The jury will be performed for members of the brass faculty, each of whom will write a jury critique sheet for you. You should bring to your jury one copy of your Repertoire Record, which can be found online at:
Please note: without exception, you must own your own copy of any music you perform. Thus, adequate time must be allowed for you to obtain the music before a performance. This will allow you to assemble your own library and will help to keep my own library available for your use.
Loans:
Loans from my personal collection of music, mouthpieces, mutes, instruments, CDs, etc., are available. You are welcome to borrow items if you observe the following:
1)Sign out the item on the checkout list in the studio. You will be held responsible for any items checked out to you, and your grades may be recorded as incomplete until items are returned.. When you return the item, it is your responsibility to mark it off the checkout list
2) Please take care of what you are borrowing; lose it or abuse it, and you will be charged replacement value. Your grad will be incomplete until item is replaced
3) DO NOT loan anything YOU have checked out from me to others without notifying me first.
Accompanists:
I will provide you a list of recommended accompanists for the trumpet studio. Please make an effort to use those recommended, as they are familiar with the repertoire and are dependable and highly competent. I encourage you to anticipate your need for an accompanist, and strongly encourage you to make arrangements with them well in advance of the performance
Bulletin Board:
The official bulletin board for trumpet studio will be outside the door of my studio, Rm. 246. It is your responsibility to check it daily for information regarding the studio or other trumpet related announcements. I post many notices regarding upcoming concerts/performances both on and off campus.
Student Evaluation:
Each semester, students are given the opportunity for standard written evaluations of courses and professors. A day will be designated later in the semester for this evaluation.
Specialized Lesson Levels
** MUSI 2249 will include the Sophomore Barrier at the jury. This exam will consist of two parts: Performance and Scales. The performance component will consist of two contrasting prepared pieces approved by the instructor. The scale component will demonstrate knowledge of all major and minor scales. Students will randomly choose 4 scale keys and will perform the 16 corresponding scales in major, natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor at a minimum tempo of quarter note= 100. The student must pass 12 of 16 scales by a majority faculty vote in order to pass the exam. The student may restart a maximum of three scales during the course of the exam without penalty. Each restart over three will be counted as a failed attempt. Further information regarding this exam can be found in the UTA Undergraduate Catalog at
***MUSI 0171.019 is a half hour weekly lesson designed for non music majors taking lessons to satisfy scholarship requirements or for students continuing lessons (based on instructor availability) beyond their degree requirements. Course of study level will depend on student ability level and needs
****MUSI 2222.019 is designed for students who did not pass their sophomore barrier (MUSI 2249) and will focus on skills needed to successfully retake the barrier exam. Course of study will be at the 2249 level.
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The University of Texas at Arlington Trumpet Studio Course of Study
Dr. Rick Bogard, Associate Professor of Music/Trumpet
Listed are minimum competencies for each year of study
Since students enter and progress at varying levels, etude books and solo repertoire are not categorized
Students should be familiar with all materials listed
and will be assigned items as appropriate for individual study
Students will be evaluated at the beginning of the semester for competencies at each level
Freshman MUSI 1248/1249
Sound development and efficiency of tone production; correct breathing, embouchure, posture and hand position
Articulation development; single, double and triple tonguing
Introduction to transposition and orchestral excerpts Introductory solo repertoire
Participation in band, orchestra, jazz, and chamber music groups
Listening to recordings of professional players for sound models
Major and natural minor scales memorized Warm up and practice routine established Reading development
Sophomore MUSI 2248/2249
Continued efficiency development; range and embouchure development
Expanded transposition study with accompanying orchestral excerpts
Introduction and use of C and piccolo trumpets
Varied participation in band, orchestra, jazz, and chamber groups Expanded multiple tongue development
Harmonic and Melodic Minor scales memorized Preparation for Fourth Semester Exam
Junior MUSI 3248/3249 and Performance Levels 3358/3359
Mastery of efficiency, range, and articulation Fluency in transposition; orchestral audition lists prepared
Introduction to texts and trumpet historical study Further employment of various trumpets; C, Eb, piccolo
Expansion of solo repertoire Solo recital or joint recital preparation
Competency on and personal ownership of various keyed trumpets
Senior MUSI 4248/4249 and Performance Levels 4458/4459
Advanced solo repertoire Increased knowledge of historical and pedagogical concepts
Graduate school preparation begun Auditions for local/regional orchestras Full recital preparation
GraduateMUSI 5136, 5236, 5336
Student will be evaluated in first semester of graduate study to equate student knowledge with UTA undergraduate trumpet study. Advanced solo, etude, and orchestral repertoire will be studied and performed, with selection based on previous knowledge and ability level of student
The University of Texas at Arlington Trumpet Studio Suggested Etude Repertoire
Warm Ups/Sound Production
Stamp Warm Ups + Studies
Irons 27 Groups of Exercises
Cichowicz Flow Studies
Schlossberg Daily Drills and Technical Studies
Getchell First Book of Practical Studies
Bogard Daily Warmups/Skills Studies
Technique
Arban Complete Conservatory Method
Bogard Daily Warmups/Skills Studies
Clarke Technical Studies
Gekker Articulation Studies
Haynie High Notes Low Notes
Sachs Daily Fundamentals
Interpretation/Rhythm
Arban Complete Conservatory Method
Balasanian 18 Intermediate Studies
Berdiev 17 Studies
Bousquet 36 Celebrated Studies
Brandt 34 Studies
Charlier Trente-Six Etudes Trancendantes
Concone Lyrical Studies
Concone/Korak The Complete Solfeggi
Getchell 1st & 2nd Book(s) of Practical Studies
Longinotti 12 Studies/Classical & Modern Style
Small 27 Melodious/Rhythmical Exercises
Wurm 40 Studies
Transposition
Getchell First Book of Practical Studies
Caffarelli 100 Melodic Studies
Sachse 100 Studies for Trumpet
Orchestral
Bach Complete Trumpet Repertoire Vols 1-3
Bartold/Voisin Orchestral Excerpts Vols. 1-10
Cherry Complete Trumpet Excerpt Collection
Orchester Probespielfur Trompete (Peters)
Norris “Top50” Orchestral Audition Excerpts
Pedagogy/Historical
Altenburg Trumpeter’s and Kettledrummer’s Art
Baines Brass Instruments
Campos Trumpet Technique
Farkas The Art of Brass Playing
Hickman Trumpet Pedagogy
Johnson The Art of Trumpet Playing
Smithers The Music and History of the Baroque Trumpet before 1721