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Trumpet with Tom F.

Holmes, Pennsylvania

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 8+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2016
Masters of the Arts in Teaching, Music Education

    About Tom F.

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    I am an upper level music education student at Christopher Newport University, where I enjoy playing in the University Wind Ensemble, Big Band, Concert Band, and athletic bands. I can very easily relate to the experiences that students have in school band programs-- I was there not long ago!-- but my 11 years of studies in trumpet, including under Dr. Kelly Rossum and Prof. Adam Gandolfo of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra while at CNU, provide me with advanced knowledge of trumpet performance. I can help you with district band or college auditions, any school music you may be playing, and most importantly building up your fundamental ability on the instrument. I have studied all types of trumpet playing, but I most enjoy playing with the trumpet section in the CNU Jazz Ensemble, playing the music of swing-era stars like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Glenn Miller. I'm also a devoted Bruce Springsteen fan and love rock and roll! I want to help students develop into excellent trumpet players, but I also want you to play the music that you want to play. I believe music is a personal journey for each of us, and if there is something that you are searching for on your journey, I want to help you find it! Music should be fun and rewarding, and you should play things you enjoy!

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-2 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-5 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-5 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-5 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-5 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $15
    60 minutes
    $25
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    Experience

    4th Trumpet, Section Leader

    Aug, 2016 - Present

    CNU Jazz Ensemble

    Two years of experience in various genres of Big Band music, plus musical and logistical responsibilities within the trumpet section, including planning and running section rehearsals.

    2nd Trumpet

    Jan, 2016 - Present

    CNU University Band

    High-level collegiate concert band experience, playing the most notable and established band works as well as world premieres or new pieces and everything in between.

    Education

    Masters of the Arts in Teaching, Music Education

    Aug, 2015

    Christopher Newport University

    Bachelors of Music, Instrumental Music Education

    Aug, 2015

    Christopher Newport University

    Affiliations

    International Trumpet Guild

    Feb, 2016

    The International Trumpet Guild is a non-profit organization founded in 1975 to promote communications among trumpet players around the world and to improve the artistic level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet.

    National Association for Music Education

    Aug, 2016

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Kappa Kappa Psi

    Apr, 2016

    Founded on the campus of Oklahoma State University on November 27, 1919, Kappa Kappa Psi is a guiding light with which band students can grow, learn, and develop themselves and their band programs. Kappa Kappa Psi is an organization of opportunity and quality, brimming with historic, well-developed leadership and membership programming that students use to become great leaders, better band members and better adapted young adults prepared for what lies ahead of them.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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