Programa del curso

Tartini: Concierto en re mayor para flautín trompeta

Gran parte del repertorio de la trompeta piccolo ha sido robado a violinistas y oboístas, pero no por ello deja de ser musicalmente rico e infinitamente satisfactorio. Brandon comenta algunas características de la trompeta barroca, cómo afinar las notas y cómo asegurarse de cantar en el segundo movimiento, a pesar de trabajar con un instrumento tan pequeño.

Tartini: Concerto in D Major for Piccolo Trumpet

Much of the piccolo trumpet repertoire has been stolen from violinists and oboists, but it is nevertheless musically rich and endlessly fulfilling! Brandon discusses some trademarks of Baroque trumpet playing, how to taper notes, and how to be sure you're singing in the second movement, despite working with such a small instrument.

Hummel: Concerto in E-flat mvt. I

What does it mean to play "classically" correct? Brandon shares some ideas on how to give this well-known piece an appropriate style, how to treat the opening material, and plenty of applicable technical advice.

Hummel: Concerto in E-flat mvt. II

The second movement of the Hummel concerto is special... it's in a less common key, yet this somehow makes it feel more tender and passionate. Brandon points out the key moments, discusses pacing, and demonstrates with his own thoughtful rendition.

Hummel: Concerto in E-flat mvt. III

Hummel's energetic third movement is akin to a drinking song. Brandon shares the story he associates with this piece as well as his thoughts on gestures and articulation.

Note Shapes

Brandon elaborates on how he practices consistency in his note shapes. He shares some simple articulation exercises,