October 7-10, The Rowan University Brass Division welcomes bass trombonist and brass pedagogy specialist Jason Sulliman for a 4-day BRASS RESIDENCY.  Jason's groundbreaking pedagogical ideas will change the way you think about brass development.  Below is the tentative schedule.   Tuesday: Trombone/Low Brass Master Class 3-5PM in Wilson 105 6:30-8pm Concert Band (TBD) Wednesday: Morning Trombone/Tuba/Euph Lessons … Continue reading Rowan Brass Division Welcomes Jason Sulliman

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This past May, Matt Hartmann graduated from Rowan with degrees in Performance (Classical and Jazz) and Music Education, and this month he will begin two years as a Graduate Assistant at The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (CCM) with Director of Jazz Studies, Dr. Scott Belck.  During his time at Rowan Matt played lead in Jazz … Continue reading Congrats to Rowan Trumpet Graduate Matt Hartmann

Eventually things like this will start to appear on a Pedagogy page on this site.  For now, this is a link to an outstanding post by Scott (you should follow his blog too:  The Trumpet Shed).Enjoy!THE GREATEST EXERCISE EVER CONCEIVED 

Here is a great little video of Wynton talking about Smith's influence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWZoejVZnzc And a great 2 part interview with Mr. Smith and Michael Davis (HipBone Music) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEeZrMYzYsc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld0R3T4t9dg

Found this interesting blog post via Facebook and thought you all would like to read it too. http://jazztruth.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-sentiments-exactly-brilliant-essay.html  

Congratulations to Mike (trumpet) and Tiffany (flute), both Rowan graduates, on their wedding!  Mike also sits in the front row of ABB.  You guys look great!

First, it is a very sad day. Rod Franks, longtime Principal Trumpet of the LSO has passed away after an automobile accident.  This is a huge loss for his family but also the world of brass.  I had the pleasure of meeting him for a lesson in London many years ago.  He was very kind … Continue reading Two important things today

Very proud of Rowan Trumpet/Music Education alumnus Andrew Ennis.  He is heading out for a concert with the one and only Peter Conte.  This is a very big deal and very cool!  Congrats Andrew!!!  We are all very proud of you.