Trumpet Ensemble Requirements

Music Studies or Applied Music  Concentration

•  Play trumpet in an ensemble every semester during which you take studio lessons.
• Complete at least three semesters of a conducted Ensemble (Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony, or Intermediate Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of Chamber Music (preferably) or an additional semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, or Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of  Mariachi de Humboldt or an additional semester of Brass Chamber Music, or an additional semester of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Music Teacher Preparation Concentration

• Complete at least two semesters of a conducted instrumental Ensemble (Intermediate Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Humboldt Symphony)
• Complete at least two semesters of a Jazz Ensemble (Jazz Combos, A.M. Jazz, Jazz Orchestra)
• Complete at least one semester of chamber music
• Complete at least two semesters of a vocal ensemble
• Complete at least one semester of Mariachi de Humboldt
• Complete a minimum of 8 semesters of Ensemble participation

Recommended for Music Teacher Preparation:

• A conducted ensemble on your instrument every semester
• At least four semesters chosen from chamber music, jazz ensembles, or Mariachi de Humboldt
• At least one semester of Intermediate Orchestra on a Techniques Class instrument
• At least four semesters of vocal ensembles (with as much variety as possible)
• Performance in or substantial rehearsal observation of ensembles that don’t involve trumpet - Musical Theatre/Opera, Calypso Band, World Percussion