All-State! Trombone Master Classes for Students at ATSSB Schools
This 16-week class is designed to systematically prepare trombone students in for ATSSB All-Region Band auditions. The end goal is to make All-State and perform in San Antonio in February of 2025.
Timothy Burt
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(43)
What's included
16 live meetings
13 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Students will be given 3-6 specific skill development assignments each week which they are to record and/or demonstrate to others in the class session.Assessment
The teacher will give positive verbal review of the student's in class performance. A more detailed review will be given to the weekly recorded portions to be submitted to the teacher.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate Level
1) Students need to be in place at the top of the hour ready for class with music, exercises, instrument lubricated, and lips ready to perform. 2) Students are to remain on camera for the duration of the class session unless requesting an exception via email or chat. The student will still be required to interact with the instructor and class members through spoken voice or chat. 3) Students need to prepare the weekly assignments in order to master that week's content. The course builds on previous knowledge. Students are required to video the assignments and email them to the instructor. They should expect to be called upon during discussions and to perform in class. 4) Students need to communicate with the teacher when they cannot attend. Usual situations include illness, school functions, and holidays. Students will not be refunded for these absences as the class sessions will be available for student review and the weekly practice modules will be posted.
Learning Goals
Etude in G Major by Blazhevich (p. 26)
Etude in Eb Minor by Gatti (p. 33)
Both etudes are in the Selected Studies for Trombone by H. Voxman, Rubank Educational Library No. 159.One-Octave Major Scales: C, Db, Eb.
Two-Octave Major Scales: F, G, Ab, Bb.
Two-Octave Chromatic Scale: Bb.
Syllabus
5 Units
16 Lessons
over 16 WeeksUnit 1: The Big Picture: Expectations and Analysis
Lesson 1:
Overview: The Big Picture
Expectations set forth for successful outcomes. Look at the tonality, tempo and structural features of the two audition etudes. Play the F scale 2 octaves. Methodology for preparation in these 15 weeks. 50 mins online live lesson
Unit 2: Step-by-Step: Systematic Prep
Lesson 2:
Embouchure and Options
Techniques for lip control and use of alternate positions. Play the C scale 1 octave. Introduction to G major and Eb minor tonalities (Step-wise and arpeggio movement). G major Etude: measures 1-4. Eb minor Etude: measures 1-8. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Range and Articulation Development
Techniques for developing range without loosing tone. Learning the articulation necessary for the 6/8 etude rhythmic etudes. Play the G scale 2 octaves. G major Etude: measures 5-8. Eb minor Etude: measures 9-17 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Tonal Breadth and Double Tonguing
More focus on tonal development. Developing double-tonguing technique for use with quick, rapid fire 16th note passages. Play the D scale 1 octave. G major Etude: measures 9-12. Eb minor Etude: measures 18-21. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must be able to play a two-octave chromatic scale on F, the two octave major scale in F, and one octave major scales on Bb, Eb, and Ab. Students will learn to play all the required 1 and 2-octave scales as part of the class.
Supply List
Trombone is good working order, including a smooth slide Slide lubricants (either slide oil or slide cream [preferred] with a small spray bottle of water) Audition music and All-State scales Printouts of exercises provided by the teacher (or saved to a tablet for ready access and use during class) Music stand to hold music at an appropriate level to help with posture, breathing, and tone All files sent by the teacher saved in a computer file or to a thumb drive
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
43reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a musician and educator from Lubbock, Texas. I have been teaching school music, private lessons for over three decades. Music has allowed me to travel to 40 states and 3 foreign countries. I have performed in diverse settings, including the YMCA in Tel Aviv, during an earthquake aftershock near San Francisco, the Mesa Amphitheater in Arizona, the Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, the Long Beach Arena in California, Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and a pre-school in Key West, Florida.
My greatest joy as a teacher is seeing students achieve great things that previously seemed out-of-reach. Those accomplishments are built upon solid fundamentals systematically introduced in classes and one-on-one lessons. To date, all of my private students who have auditioned for Texas All-Region Bands have placed. I invite you to enroll your young musician in one of the small-group classes or private lessons offered through Outschool.com.Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $240 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
4-15 learners per class
