Michael Barkett, Trumpet

5239 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield, Ohio 44406

Phone: (330)272-5581 Email: mebarkett@student.ysu.edu

Education
BM in Trumpet Performance, magna cum laude anticipated May 2017
Youngstown State University, Youngstown Ohio

Teaching Experience
Athletic Band Undergraduate Assistant, Youngstown State University, 2016-present
In charge of running music rehearsals for both marching and pep band, assisting brass
players with pedagogical issues, creating warm-ups/fundamental exercises.
Brass Conductor, Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, 2014-2016
Coached full brass section as well as trumpet section in orchestral sectionals, conducted
brass choir performances.
Private Studio Lesson Teacher, Canfield, Ohio, 2013-present
Maintains a private studio of high school trumpet students teaching fundamentals
as well as some solo repertoire, approached each student with individual goals and
expectations.
Marching Band Brass Instructor, Lakeview High School, Cortland, OH, 2014-2016
Taught trumpet section and assisted brass teaching during band camp, created a greater
awareness of the importance of air use and sound production.
Marching Band Brass Instructor, Crestview High School, Columbiana, OH, 2014-2016
Taught high brass during band camp, assisted with reading music and teaching basic
fundamentals, instilled a positive attitude regarding practicing and the student’s
instrument.
Marching Band Brass Instructor, West Middlesex High School, West Middlesex, PA, 2016
Taught trumpet and mellophone during band camp, assisted students with the idea of a
controlled sound, brought special attention to articulation and musical details.
Online Music Theory Tutor, musictheorytutor.weebly.com, 2015
Supplied free online music theory tutoring for students around the country, improved
students’ general understanding of basic music theory
Summer Festivals
Chosen Vale Trumpet Seminar, Hanover, New Hampshire, June 2015
Raphael Mendez Brass Institute, Denver, Colorado, July 2014, July 2016
Awards, Honors and Scholarships
Leslie H. Cochran Full Scholarship - Youngstown State University, 2013-present
$500 Tuition Scholarship - Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, 2014, 2016
Robert E. Fleming Solo Award – W.D. Packard Concert Band, 2013
Senior Outstanding Musician Award, Youngstown Symphony Society, 2013

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Performance Experience
Solo Experience
Soloist with Mercer Community Band, Nexus, December 2016
Soloist with Salem Quaker Band, Dramatic Essay, August 2015
Concerto Winner with Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra, Arutunian
Concerto for Trumpet, May 2013
Concerto Winner with Packard Concert Band, Arban’s Carnival of Venice,
April 2013
Chamber Ensembles
Brass Quintet Studies, Dr. Stacie Mickens, 2013-present
Brass Choir, Joseph Parisi, Denver, CO, July 2014
Large Ensembles
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, Substitute, 2015-present
Dana Wind Ensemble, Principal, 2014-present
Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra, 2016-present
Dana Symphony Orchestra, Principal, 2013, 2015-present
Principal Trumpet Teachers
Christopher Krummel, Dana School of Music, 2013-present
Susan Sexton, former professor, Dana School of Music, 2011-2013
Coaches and Additional Study
Michael Sachs, James Wilt, David Hickman, Raymond Mase, Ronald Romm, Allan
Dean, George Vosburgh, John Marchiando, Clement Saunier, Scott Hartman, James
DeSano

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