Here is a series of video lessons on preparing the Arkansas Junior High All-Region audition material. To gain the maximum value from these videos number the measures of your exercises and have a pencil ready to make notes. Each video includes screen shots of the music and audio performances of each section. Below each video is a complete recording of each exercise.
Lesson 1: Getchell Exercise #12
Listening Zone: Click on the names below for a link to hear these great trumpet artists play. Pay particular attention to their tone quality.
Lesson 2: Getchell #34
Lesson 3: Getchell #43
Lesson 4: Getchell #50
Lesson 5: Getchell #55
Here is an example of a good DAILY ROUTINE for Junior High Trumpet players
Bill Ratcliff, Trumpet 