This summer I am excited to be offering two different clinics for brass players through West Bank School of Music. Find a full list of classes and information on registration at this link.
Balanced Brass Performance
Learn a natural approach to playing a brass instrument through healthy, holistic methods. Session 1 – “Sound”: How air makes all the difference.
Session 2 – “Music”: Brass playing is as easy as singing.
Session 3 – “Focus”: Practice techniques that create solid foundations for learning.
Prerequisites: Intermediate to Advanced
Age requirements: None
Instruments: Intermediate to Advanced trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tuba
Dates: Saturdays, 7/30 – 8/13, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Sessions: 3 sessions
Beginner Brass Camp
Is your child starting a brass instrument at school in the fall and want a head start? Get them ready for fall band through sessions that will introduce them to their instruments, show them how to make a good sound and read music, foster proper technique, and get them going with playing songs!
Prerequisites: Elementary
Age requirements: None
Instruments: Elementary trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tuba
Dates: Trumpets/Horns: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8/9 – 8/25, 3:15pm – 4:00pm; Low Brass: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8/9 – 8/25, 4:15pm – 5:00pm
Sessions: 6 sessions, 2x/week
Lauren Husting, trombone 