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 Georgia State Brass!

Dr. Tom Gibson,

Area Coordinator

At the moment of commitment,the universe conspires to assist you.

 

BRASS AREA MISSION STATEMENT:

It is the goal of this School ofMusic, and the Brass Faculty, to train well-rounded students thatwill further the art of music.

Artist- Teacher-Scholar

This is what you will aspire to be, and to this end the faculty and administration stand ready to serve you.

As members of the Georgia State University Brass Family, we  vow to attain and maintain lofty standards for ourselves and those around us. As we prepare for a rewarding life in music, we will relentlessly pursue excellence in the arenas of

ARTISTRY, PEDAGOGY, and SCHOLARSHIP.

Discover yourself. Educate yourself. Dedicate yourself. Transform yourself. Amaze yourself. Share yourself.


Email Brass Faculty:

 

Tom Gibson

Dept. Coordinator/trombone

 

Adam Frey

Euphonium

 

Jay Hanselman

Horn

 

 Michael Moore

Tuba/Euph.

 

 John Head

Trumpet

 

 Kevin Lyons

Trumpet

 

 Julie Spencer

Horn

The contents of this page are for use by faculty and students in the GSU Brass Dept. Faculty/studentsthat have items they'd like to see posted here should contactDr.Tom Gibson at:

tom@trombonelessons.com

Any documents in nearly any format can be emailed to Dr. Tom as attachments. Please do not hesitate to forward links, documents, etc. to me. It is hoped that over time, this site evolves into a one-stop resource for all.

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Important DatesThis Semester

Student Handbook/ Catalogs

Brass Ensemble Warm-ups

Brass Ensemble Roster

Audition Guidelines (for Faculty)

Accompanist Request Form

Instrument Contracts (MS Word format)

RecitalHearingForm (MS Word Format): it is YOUR responsibility to bring thiscompleted form to your hearing

JuryForm(MS Word format): it is YOUR responsibility to bring this completedform to your Jury

Registering for Private Lessons


trombonelessons.com(Dr. Gibson's extensive site with relevant materials for ALL brass players)

"A Daily Routine for the Orchestral Trombonist" (an On-line multi-media Routine designed by Dr.Gibson)

TromboneLessons Syllabus

Typical Undergraduate Course of Study in Trombone

Dr. Gibson'sBrass Handbook

Michael Moore's Scale Exercises

Atlanta Brass Society

Dice Game for Practicing Scales

Great Internet Resources by Dr. Gibson

Wonderful performances are happening all around you. Stay informed!

Atlanta Symphony          Atlanta Opera          Atlanta Ballet

BrassEnsemble Syllabus

BrassMethods Class

GSU Brass Library (AppleWorks database file)

FREE Sheet Music! (and more available here with server password)

Goal -setting Work Sheets(stay focused and make the most of your valuable time....these will help)

Breathing Routine

Breathing Imagery

Anatomy of a Mouthpiece

Embouchure Videos

Brass Quotes

Wise Words, indeed, shared with Dr. Tom by the wonderful Jim Kraft

Creative Practicing

The Brass Players Museum (a terrific collection of brass instruments, with photos)

Jazz Resources on the Web

NEW! Airmen of Note recordings

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