The Shofar (Ram’s Horn) is an ancient form of trumpet that has survived over three thousand years of human history through its use as an instrument of war and religious ceremony in the Jewish tradition. In order to play the second part of the call, named “Shebarim,” one must be able to move between two […]
This is high school senior, Music Institute of Chicago (MIC) student, Sasha Boutilier playing a modern replica of a natural trumpet. Sasha started playing trumpet in 3rd grade and has been playing natural trumpet for seven years. The music is From Fanfare #2 by Johan Dismas Zelinka (1679-1745). Sasha currently plays first trumpet in the […]
Students at Walker Elementary School in Evanston, IL playing consecutive articulated notes. [wpvideo WnYgyjtH]
Lincoln Elementary School started classes on October 30th, 2012. Classes are weekly (for 30 weeks) and will culminate in public performances in the Chicago area. Updates of the students’ progress will be posted periodically. [wpvideo u4yOlGGB]
Brass for Beginners is an innovative method utilizing the natural trumpet to teach the fundamentals of brass playing. Developed by Chris Hasselbring, faculty member at the Music Institute of Chicago, and Jack Hasselbring, Director of Instrumental Music at Holland Brook School in New Jersey, the Brass for Beginners (BFB) curriculum has been used for group […]