Modern Orchestration Masterclass - The Trumpet / July 20th
An introduction to writing for the trumpet.
Course Instructor: Helen Noir
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Starts on: 20/07/2022 16:00 BST
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Wednesday 20th July 4pm UK, 5pm Berlin, 8am LA, 11am NYC
This workshop is live, and a recording will be made available on-demand a few days after the live date.
Aimed at electronic musicians wanting to begin to work with orchestral instruments and musicians, this workshop will begin a tour of the standard orchestral instruments by teaching the standard articulations for the trumpet, along with some of the best practices for writing for this instrument, and how to programme trumpet VSTs for realism
Trumpet Player: Sheila Maurice-Grey
Sheila brings her melange of influences from organic grooves infused with 70s jazz and a touch of West African sonic seasoning. These sounds are heavily influenced by her London upbringing.
What you'll learn
- Understand the range and standard articulations for the trumpet
- Begin to write playable and idiomatic music for the trumpet, whether for an IRL musician or a VST
- Create realistic trumpet lines using VSTS, with understanding of range, articulations, dynamics, expression, and modulation
- Communicate as a composer with a trumpet player (by understanding what can reasonably be asked of the instrument and what experimental techniques might be possible)
- Begin to understand the differences in trumpet sound for a range of styles of music for trumpet (orchestral, jazz, soul) and apply this knowledge to programming trumpet VSTs
Requirements
- A computer and internet connection
- A webcam and mic
- A Zoom account
Course content
- ---- Zoom link will be added closer to the time of the workshop
Who is this course for
- Composers, arrangers, TV and film music producers
- DAW and music notation software users looking to learn to write for the trumpet
- Anyone looking to produce music with realistic-sounding software instruments
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About the workshop leader
Helen Noir (she/her) is a London-based soprano, composer, orchestrator & producer. She writes soundtracks for film, fashion and theatre, most recently for Joseph Wilson's Isn't it a Beautiful World, which premiered at BFI London Film Festival in October 2021. She works specifically with directors and designers to take music from initial composition through recording, orchestration, production and mixing. She also performs regularly with cult performance art group Theo Adams Company, and is an operatic session vocalist.
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