Max Matzen, Applied Trumpet TF

University of North Texas

Bain Hall, #318
maxmatzen@comcast.net



2006 2007 Academic Year Syllabus.


Attendance: You are responsible to attend your scheduled lesson each week. Failure to
attend will result in a lowered grade. If for some unavoidable reason you must cancel, 24
hours notice prior to your lesson is required, or else your grade will be lowered. If you
have an emergency and are unable to attend (such as illness, death in the family, car
accidentetc), please do your best to contact me via email or cell phone to inform me of
your status.

If for some reason I must miss an appointment, I will make every effort to contact you
ASAP prior to our scheduled time. If a lesson is missed, a make-up lesson will be
scheduled before the semester is out.

Please be on time (this means EARLY) to your lesson. Punctuality is a skill that as
musicians should be practiced like everything else.

Preparation: I expect you to practice. The amount that you practice will vary, depending
on the assignment(s) for that specific week. We will work together to establish a unique
practice routine, built specifically for you, and I expect you to do your best to execute it
to the best of your ability. Please think ahead and be sure to have the correct horn(s),
books, mouthpieces, recordings, etc.

When studying the trumpet, or any other instrument for that matter, practice is a daily
staple in all our lives. Its a fact that while youre in college, you will have the most time
in your entire life to practice. Dont wait.

Grading Policy: Everyone registered for applied lessons is required to perform a jury at
the end of the academic year. Reserve your accompanist early.

Materials: Horn(s) and mouthpieces aside, I require each student have a metronome.
Please bring it to every lesson. We WILL be using it, so dont forget. I suggest you have
a tuner as well. If you need a recommendation, or need assistance, let me know at our
first meeting.

General Information: Here is a general list of etude books and methods for trumpet
players. These are not required, but are great resources for any aspiring player.




Standard:


Methods

Arban Complete Conservatory Method Carl Fischer
Bai Lin Lip Flexibilities Balquhidder Music
Clarke Technical Studies for Trumpet Carl Fischer
Clarke Setting Up Drills Carl Fischer
Sachs Daily Fundamentals For Trumpet International Music
Schlossberg Daily Drills for Trumpet Baron Company
Staigers Lip Flexibility and Technical Studied Volume 1 Carl Fischer

Etudes

Concone The Complete Soffegio (Ed. Korak) Balquhidder Music
Getchell Progressive Studies for Trumpet Volumes 1 and 2 Belwin Mills
Hering Etudes in all Keys Carl Fischer
Hering 24 Advanced Etudes Carl Fischer
Snedocor Lyrical Etudes PAS Music
Small 27 Melodious and Rhythmic Studies Carl Fischer

Intermediate:

Methods

Gekker Articulation Studies Colin Music
Irons 27 Groups of Exercises Southern Music
Schubruk Graded Lip Trainers Carl Fischer
Schubruk Tongue Trainers for Trumpet Carl Fischer



Etudes

Boehme 24 Etudes International Music
Bordogni 24 Vocalises Leduc
Bordogni Melodious Etudes for Trumpet Carl Fischer
Brandt Orchestral Etudes and Last Studies MCA
Charlier 36 Etudes Transcendantes Leduc
Gates Odd Meter Studies MCA
Wurm 40 Etudes International Music





Advanced:

Methods

Colin Lip Flexibility Colin Music
Nagel Speed Studies Mentor Music
Vizzuti Technical Studies Alfred Music


Etudes

Bosquet 36 Celebrated Etudes for Trumpet Carl Fischer
Clarke Characteristic Studies Carl Fischer
Sachse 100 Studies International Music
Vannetelbosch 20 Etudes Melodiques Leduc



Methods

Smith Lip Flexibility Carl Fischer
Thibaud Advanced Technical Studies Balquhidder Music

Etudes

Bitsch 20 Etudes for Trumpet Leduc
Chavanne 25 Etudes International Music
Laurent (3 Volumes) Leduc
Smith Top Tones for Trumpet Carl Fischer















Suggested Listening:

Orchestral (Principal Players)
Adolph Herseth Chicago Symphony Orchestra (retired summer 2001)
Chris Martin Chicago Symphony Orchestra (2005 present)
Michael Sachs Cleveland Orchestra (1988 present)
Bernard Adelstein Cleveland Orchestra (Retired 1988)
Philip Smith New York Philharmonic
David Bilger Philadelphia Orchestra
Mark Gould Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Philip Collins Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Glen Fischtal San Francisco Symphony Orchestra
Manny Lauerano Minnesota Orchestra

Soloist
Haken Hardenberger
Maurice Andre
Ole Edvard Antonsen
Eric Aubier
Timofei Dokshizer
Juoko Harjanne
Ludwig Guttler
Edward Carroll
Reinhold Friedrich
Wynton Marsalis
Sergi Nakariokov
Raymond Mase
Stephen Burns
Rolf Smedvig

Ensembles
American Brass Quintet
Center City Brass Quintet
Empire Brass
Canadian Brass
Atlantic Brass Quintet
Burning River Brass
Summit Brass
Millar Brass Ensemble
New York Trumpet Ensemble







Suggested Reading:

Arnold Jacobs: Song and Wind

Keith Johnson: The Art of Trumpet Playing

Don Green: Fight Your Fear and Win