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Georgia State Brass!Dr. Tom Gibson,Area CoordinatorAt 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 that will 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
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.
I STRONGLY recommend InternetExplorer for viewing these pages.
To download files:
PC users, right click and choose "Save file/link to disc..." Just remember to take note of where it's being sent:-)
Mac users, hold mouse button over link. If "Save file to disc" is an option,choose it. If not:
Choose "Copy link to clipboard". Paste into your browser's address bar and press Option+Return- 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
