Category: Classical Music
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Kevin Day: PYROTECHNICS for solo trumpet and Wind Ensemble (LIVE video performance)
Chris Coletti performs Pyrotechnics by Kevin Day with the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble Conducted by Louis Menchaca
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New video! CopLand: “Quiet CIty”
I am SUPER excited to present you with my most recent virtual performance, Copland’s QUIET CITY, featuring musicians from none other than the incredible Philadelphia Orchestra! In additional to playing solo trumpet, I also produced and edited the video, so I REALLY hope you check it out 🙂 The video is the capstone to a post by The…
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CHAT W/ VINCE DIMARTINO at Ithaca College
Students of Chris Coletti, Aaron Witek have questions answered by trumpet maestro Vincent DiMartino
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CHAT W/ MIROSLAV PETKOV OF CONCERTGEBOUW ORCH!
Giuliano Sommerhalder of the Rotterdam Philharmonic chats with Chris Coletti and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour in episode 2 of Quarantine Classes
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GIULIANO SOMMERHALDER CHATS MUSIC/TRUMPET
Giuliano Sommerhalder of the Rotterdam Philharmonic chats with Chris Coletti and Canadian Brass trumpeters Caleb Hudson and Brandon Ridenour in episode 2 of Quarantine Classes
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Podcast: Trumpet Chris, Daddy Chris: Life at Juilliard, How to Move Your Audience and Inside the Decision to Step Away From A Dream Gig
Topic highlights: Career aspirations as a young conservatory student…9:54 Life like as a student at Juilliard…12:38 To specialize, or not to specialize…17:40 The foolproof method of winning a job in an orchestra…21:47 Baptism by fire: first days in the Canadian Brass…30:10 How having a family shifted priorities as a musician and performer…34:10 And much more……
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Haydn Trumpet Concerto
I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss my video of the Haydn Trumpet Concerto (live performance with Maestro Paul Haas and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas) on YouTube. The concert was a lot of fun, and since the audience seemed to really enjoy my original cadenza, I decided to make it available for download here. Enjoy! Haydn Trumpet Concerto (live…
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Podcast: How to Get a Better Sound, Improve Your Endurance, and Play Your Best
Caleb Hudson and I recently sat down with Daniel Forsnabba of Trumpet Academy to discuss music, performance tips for fellow musicians. Topics covered include How to create a beautiful sound How to overcome stage fright (more on this subject here) How to memorize music Practice techniques and the official Practice App Watch the full interview here:…
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Mark Gould on Trumpets and Trumpeters
I had the extreme pleasure of studying with Mark Gould at Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music. Those that studied with him came to expect lessons would always be inspiring, and if you were lucky, filled with stories. Mark has finally put these incredible stories to print in his newest book, Orchestra Confidential: A Survival Guide…
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Canadian Brass Trumpets, Chris Coletti & Caleb Hudson, Featured on “The Other Side of the Bell” Podcast
“Usually we get nervous because we’re focussed primarily on ourselves.” I recently had the pleasure of appearing along with Caleb Hudson on a very popular trumpet podcast: The Other Side of the Bell. We are interviewed by host, John Snell, and the podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass.In this episode we discuss how you can…
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Podcast: Overcoming Stage-Fright & How to Perform Your Best WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
Podcast: Overcoming Stage-Fright & How to Perform Your Best WHEN IT MATTERS MOST “Usually we get nervous when we’re focussed primarily on ourselves.” I recently had the pleasure of appearing on Bryan Crisp’s fantastic podcast Music on Purpose.In this episode we discuss how you can easily overcome stage-fright, how to perform the best when it matters most, and…
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How to Build Your Network: 5 Action Steps
Are you frustrated with your music career? Have you dedicated most of your life to practicing your instrument or voice with little to no income to show for it? Or do you simply want to grow your freelancing career and start getting called for higher level gigs? Enter Seth Hanes. Seth has helped countless freelancers grow their careers via his…
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Effective Networking, Passive Income & How to Get More Gigs
“Just as it’s your responsibility to be good at what you do, it’s your job to be known as a top performer that’s enjoyable to work with.” Written by Chris Coletti, Interview by Seth Hanes It can be frustrating to find yourself struggling to survive as a freelancer after spending most of your life perfecting your craft.…
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7 Tips To Overcome Nervousness (aka Stage Fright / Performance Anxiety) & Become a Confident Performer
Written by Chris Coletti Professional and amateur performers alike have to deal with performance anxiety all the time. Some claim they eventually overcome it, some never experience it, but some of the best in the business get nervous before every single performance but still perform their best. Some get so nervous that they get violently ill…
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5 Reasons Musicians Need to Have a Podcast
Why do you need a podcast? Let me explain:Recently I was interviewed by trumpeter James Newcomb for his popular trumpet podcast, Trumpet Dynamics, which I encourage you check out out here.In it we cover everything from performing and building a career, networking, social media marketing, and exactly how I got into Canadian Brass.James has added some real value to the…
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Best Trumpet Methods: 7 Method Books Every Trumpet Player Should Own-
34 Studies (Based on Orchestral Motives) by Vassily Brandt This book if one of my favorites: nearly every etude in this Brandt – 34 Studies book is a musical gem. They are each based on famous orchestral repertoire which makes these ideal for preparing for orchetral concerts and orchestral excerpts and developing an orchestral style sound. Difficulty: medium/hard Focus: musicality/phrasing,…
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Baroque Trumpet Fingering Chart: 3-Hole System
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The 3-hole system baroque trumpet fingering chart is now here! Click here to download it.As you probably know, I play a 4-hole system baroque trumpet (you can download the 4-hole system baroque trumpet fingering chart here). Other 4-hole baroque trumpeters include Caleb Hudson, John Thiessen, Crispian Steele-Perkins, to name a few. Some great 3-hole baroque trumpeters…
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10 Rules for Students – John Cage
These 10 rules were popularized by the famously experimental composer, John Cage. Get the most out of your education (which is not, by any means, limited to school!!). Let me know what you think: RULE ONE: Find a place you trust, and then try trusting it for a while.RULE TWO: General duties of a student:…
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Best Brass Warm Up
This is the short version of the routine I go through every day. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think. I have yet to meet someone who did this simple routine and didn’t experience noticeable improvement within a week. Sheet music to accompany the timer is here! Sign up below I will…
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