Survey of Brass Styles

Department - BRASS
Offered - Fall, Spring, Summer
Course number - PFSS-321

A study of the history of brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, and tuba) in American music. Emphasis is on the performance styles of major players, including Herbert L. Clarke, Arthur Pryor, Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Jack Teagarden, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, J.J. Johnson, Harry James, Julius Watkins, Rich Matteson, and Harvey Phillips. Study will include articles as well as recorded and transcribed musical examples.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Tom Plsek
Prerequisites: None
Required of: Brass principal PERF majors
Electable by: All