Taught by renowned trumpet player
Chris Gekker
In this course, Chris Gekker examines two of George Gershwin's well-known excerpts for the concert stage that draw heavily from jazz of the 1920s. He finishes by sharing some profound thoughts on practicing articulation.
Gershwin Concerto
Chris explores the trumpet solo in Gershwin's Concerto in F for solo piano and orchestra. He debunks myths about mutes, explains why this music should swing, and how to feather the valves in this excerpt.
American in Paris
There are two famous trumpet excerpts in "American in Paris," and Chris discusses how to play them in a style that's informed by jazz but not overly inflected. He goes on to share insight into a few other pieces in the trumpet literature that show a heavy jazz influence.
Language and Articulation
In this standalone lecture, Chris examines the significance of the articulation on our interpretation of sound. He also explains why he prefers warming up with articulation on the trumpet, sharing his complete practice routine.
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Unlock Course →Chris Gekker has done everything a trumpet player can do – from playing Guest Principal with the New York Philharmonic to lead trumpet in the Count Basie band to playing with the American Brass Quintet for eighteen years – and everything in between.
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