Band Directors:
After 31 years as a brass clinician, the
quality of the bands I assist and their accomplishments
demonstrate my success as a teacher. Some of you may know the
band directors at these schools better than you know me. Please
feel free to contact them if you have any questions.
Maria Carillo High
- Matt Bringedehl (former student of mine from
SSU)
Redwood High
- John Mattern (former classmate at SRJC)
Napa High
Analy High
Windsor High
The bands that I assist with festival
preparation score highly. Conecrt preparation, that involves
directed sectional rehearsal, promotes solid performance. If you
are interested in having me assist your trumpet or brass section
prepare for a festival or concert, please feel free to contact
me. I am interested in working with your students.
Workshop Topics:
- sound concept development
- breath and air flow
- phrasing and stylistic interpretation
- rhythmic coordination and subdivision
- interval and individual intonation
- lead and supportive section playing
- dynamic interpretation
- part balance
- jazz articulation
- jazz rhythmic intrepertation
- jazz improviation
- rhythm section accompaniment roles
- supportive practice materials
- instrument maintenance