This page is INTENDED FOR the Ithaca College Trumpet Studio and prospective students.

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As the Fall semester will be fully remote, our trumpet lessons will all be online. This email addresses some ways of optimizing your setup for this online format, but please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

Also included is required books, sheet music and gear as well as suggested equipment for online lessons and recording projects.  Your online experience will be greatly improved with the following (in order of importance!): 

1) a wired connection (ethernet cable) (Mac users usually need an adapter)

2) an external microphone (specific recommendations below) and 

3) headphones (anything really--this helps avoid feedback during lessons and enables virtual collaborations and recording)

I can't require that you purchase these, but if you want the most out of lessons and recording assignments, do consider the suggestions below.  You will also use these for recorded auditions for festivals/auditions/job applications, etc.--now is the time to get one!  Here are some recommendations based on operating system (Mac or PC):

Mac/PC - USB Microphones (no interface needed!)


Digital Recorders (you may already have one) - these can be used as an USB mic for Mac/PC as well as stand alone recording device--great to have one of these!

 

iPhone and iPad microphones


I also recommend getting a simple tripod to hold your phone for making video recordings:

OK, now for the required gear...

 

Required Equipment, Books and Sheet Music

This email includes links to buy everything from 3 different stores to make your life easier when shopping around. I tend to shop at Amazon, SheetMusic Plus and Hickey's. Each vendor has it’s advantages, and if price matters to you, its’ worth noting that the cheapest price isn’t always found at the same store. Hickey’s, as you know, is local to Ithaca, has nearly everything in stock, can deliver to IC for free and has excellent service. Amazon delivers quickly and for free if you have Prime for most products. As a student, you can get Amazon Prime free for 6 months and 1/2 price after that (until you graduate). Non-students can get Amazon Prime here, and using this link helps support this site. SheetMusicPlus has an enormous selection and great prices. In the end, how you shop is your choice, and the links will only help you research the best prices and get everything you need quickly and easily.

REQUIRED SHEET MUSIC/BOOKS:

* Arban - Complete Method (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon | Hickey’s)

* Clarke - Technical Studies (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon | Hickey’s)

* Clarke - Characteristic Studies (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon | Hickey’s)

* Charlier - 36 Etudes Trancendantes (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon (out of stock) | Hickey’s)

* Brandt - 34 Etudes (Nagel) (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon (not available for Prime shipping) | Hickey’s)

* Schlossberg - Daily Drills and Technical Studies for Trumpet (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon | Hickey’s)

* Concone - Lyrical Studies (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon (not available for Prime shipping) | Hickey’s)

* Bai Lin - Lip Flexibilities (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon | Hickey’s)

* Gekker - Articulation Studies (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon (not available for Prime shipping) | Hickey’s)

* Irons - 27 Groups of Exercises (SheetMusicPlus | Amazon | Hickey’s)

REQUIRED GEAR/APPS: 

* TE Tuner App (iOS | Android) 

* Professional Bb trumpet (Ex: Bach Stradivarius 37 Yamaha Chicago, or equivalent). Must have adjustable 1st and 3rd valve slides.

* 3rd valve slide extra long stop (required for performance majors only) (Hickey's)

* Valve oil (Hetman #2 or Monster), tuning slide grease (Hetman #10) and slide lubricant (Hetman #7) and cleaning supply kit: snake, mouthpiece and valve brush (Amazon | Hickey's)

* Metal straight mute: Denis Wick (Amazon | Hickey's), Tom Crown (Amazon | Hickey's) or Jo-Ral (Amazon | Hickey's)

* Cup mute: Denis Wick Adjustable (Amazon | Hickey's) or Humes & Berg "Stonelined" (Amazon | Hickey's)

* Harmon mute - wow-wow (good) (Amazon | Hickey’s) or Jo-Ral Harmon (best) (Amazon)

NOTE: Additional etude books and solos will likely be required on an individual basis. While a lot of music is available for free (in our library or on IMSLP.org), please budget and expect to purchase more music over the course of your time at IC. This is music you will use for the rest of your life.

BONUS: How to set up your computer for optimal online trumpet lessons:

IF YOU DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO A LAPTOP/DESKTOP COMPUTER--please download Discord on your ios/android mobile device (ipad/iphone, etc). Discord has an option in Settings -- Voice & Video -- Automatic Gain control. Turn that off, as well as echo cancellation and noise suppression. This will help immensely, as zoom on ios/android doesn't have this option. Also, consider purchasing this mic, compatible with Mac/iOS/Windows/Android. 

IF YOU ARE ABLE TO RUN ZOOM FROM A LAPTOP/DESKTOP--this method is preferred. No need to download Discord. 

 

If you have any questions or need help with anything, please don’t hesitate to send me an email.

 

Trumpet Ensemble 

Trumpet ensemble is still happening! Please email Dr. Witek awitek@ithaca.edu if you would like to be part of trumpet ensemble and are not registered on Homer. National Trumpet Competition will be virtual this year--I highly suggest one of our ensembles apply!


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FAQ

Ithaca College FAQHow many students are in the Ithaca College trumpet studio?  Each year the number of students in the studio changes depending on how many students graduate the year before and how many are accepted. Typically both trumpet professors teach 12-16 students each.Is it possible to visit the campus prior to my audition?Yes. Email me and Dr. Witek and are happy to meet with you, discuss the program, and offer a sample lesson (schedule permitting). During your visit we will introduce you to current the current studio and invite you to attend large ensemble rehearsals and sit in on our trumpet repertoire and pedagogy class (Monday’s from 4-4:50).  Are scholarships available?Yes, every applicant is considered for talent and merit scholarship. Please visit the scholarship page for more information. 

What should I plan to play for my Audition?Please see the audition page for more information on repertoire requirements and links to apply.

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