Beyond the Fingering Chart: Understanding the Mechanics of Brass Instruments
About Beyond the Fingering Chart: Understanding the Mechanics of Brass Instruments
This brief seminar with composer and brass player Michael Nunes will cover a variety of topics relating to the mechanics of brass playing. It is suitable for younger players looking to move beyond simply memorizing fingerings, as well as advanced players and band directors trying to bring an extra level of understanding to their craft. The seminar will explore fundamental ideas such as the harmonic series, descending valve order, and slide positions, as well as more advanced topics including additional valves, slides, and triggers used by the French horn, euphonium, bass trombone, and trumpet family and how they may be used to further refine one's playing.
Based on his recently released Lessonface course--"Beyond the Fingering Chart"--Michael will provide live demonstrations himself and additional video demonstrations on various instruments by fellow professional players. Prior experience reading music is required to fully enjoy the session, and students are invited to attend with their instruments and any additional questions they may have.
About the teacher:
"Michael Nunes is a Canadian composer and horn player from Sherwood Park, Alberta. He has performed as a soloist with the Hannaford Street Silver Band alongside Jens Lindemann, and at summer festivals such as the Aspen Music Festival, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada, and the Brott Music Festival. Previous commissions include the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the National Academy Orchestra of Canada. He is a current substitute musician with the New World Symphony. Michael holds a B.Mus from the University of Toronto, and is pursuing an M.Mus at The Juilliard School studying with Erik Ralske."
Age Range
Teens and Adults
Skill Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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When
Single 90-minute session on Saturday, September 16, at 11 am ET | 8 am PT | 15:00 UTC.
Enroll before August 1 for the early tuition rate. The seminar fee will increase to $45 at the beginning of August.
Enrolled students receive lifetime access to the video recording of the class.
How It Works
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Michael Nunes
Hello, my name is Michael Nunes, and I am a composer and horn player from Sherwood Park, Alberta. I am currently a substitute musician with the New World Symphony in Miami as I pursue an MMus degree at The Juilliard School with Erik Ralske of the Metropolitan Opera.
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