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Trumpet Institute

June 30 - July 13, 2013

Session Fee: $1,750

Application Deadline: Still accepting applications

U-M Faculty Director: Professor William Campbell

 

Description

This session will focus on developing strong fundamentals, improving tone production, and enhancing technical skills. Class offerings include:

  • Minimum of one private lesson each week
  • Daily master classes
  • Etude and solo repertoire
  • Chamber music
  • Individual warm-ups
  • Orchestral excerpts
  • College audition preparation
  • Theory/musicianship classes
 

Application

The application consists of three parts. (Applications are not complete until the application fee has been received.)

  • Online Application
  • Application Fee
  • Audition Upload

 
Audition

Performance Video (Upload)

Upload a 3-5 minute long recorded audition of one or more pieces, with or without accompaniment (for example, a piece performed at Solo and Ensemble Festival, an etude, or an excerpt from something being played at school). The selection(s) should demonstrate both technical and lyrical skills. You will be provided with an upload link following your online application submission.

 

Recommendation (Upload)

You may have one of your current music teachers (school teacher or private teacher) assess your work in a letter of recommendation. In addition to your musical abilities, the letter may discuss your personal characteristics such as initiative, dependability, and your commitment to increasing your musical skills. To invite a recommender: you will be prompted to submit your recommender's email address. You will then continue with your audition submission. Once complete, your recommender will receive a notification and link to send your confidential recommendation.

 

Admissions
  • All application/audition materials are due by February 15, 2013.
  • Late applications may be submitted, however priority will be given to all applications received by the application deadline.
  • Notifications for all applicants will be e-mailed March 29, 2013.
  • No decisions will be given by phone.

 

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