Zen and the Art of Trumpet Playing: Growing Studio

Friday, May 28, 2010

Growing Studio

My home studio is growing as more students and parents are willing to travel great distances to take lessons with me. Summer is the perfect time to get into my schedule, try out my teaching techniques, and get a spot secured for the fall.

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Performance Calendar

5 Feb 2012 2pm Solo Recital Old North Church Marblehead, MA
4 Dec 2011 7:30pm Old North Church Marblehead, MA Rutter, Pinkham, Gabrieli, and more
3 Dec 2011 8pm Old North Church Marblehead, MA Rutter, Pinkham, Gabrieli, and more
25 Dec 2011 10am St. Elizabeth's Milton, MA
24 Dec 2011 4pm St. Elizabeth's Milton, MA
24 Dec 2011 10pm St. Theresa's Billerica, MA
20 Nov 2011 9:30am Church Service St. Elizabeth's Milton, MA
18 Dec 2011 7:30pm Manchester, NH Messiah
18 Dec 2011 10am Church Service First Congregation Church Melrose, MA, Let the Bright Seraphim-Handel, Toccata-Martini
13 Nov 2011 2pm Solo Recital Newton Free Library Newton, MA

Testimonials

I have had a chance to work with a few trumpet teachers, and Dan is the best of the bunch! He has a very clear way of describing what needs to be done, and is able to hear where my playing goes wrong, and give correction. While very persistent, he is also very patient, knowing that progress on the trumpet takes time, practice, and relentless work on the part of both the student and teacher.

Barbara Chickosky
Adult Student

Dan Duncan has been our son's instructor for several years. His instruction, example and dedication is exemplary. Our son has realized a high degree of success with his trumpet as a result of Dan Duncan’s expertise in instruction. With Dan's never ending support and mentorship, our son has achieved a number of milestones including making district band, the receiving of a 8th grade scholarship to the University of Lowell Junior Wind Ensemble, and the rare accomplishment of receiving the coveted "Tenth Certificate" in the Rayburn SOE- ten level instruction program. Dan instills in his students an appreciation for what can occur with hard work and self discipline. Coming from an impressive, accomplished and varied background in trumpet, Dan demonstrates a systematic approach in setting out goals for his students being both realistic and understanding of the needs of the specific age group, but sets the bar high! I highly recommend Mr. Duncan.

George & Kathy Souza

My Equipment

1991 Bach 37 Bb Trumpet with Enhanced Resonance from Osmun Music and an opened venturi

1995 Bach C Trumpet 229 Bell, Jim Becker Customized Leadpipe P109.

1966 E2 Schilke Eb/D Short Model Trumpet

1995 Schlike P5-4 Valve Alignment and 1st/3rd triggers by Jim Becker, Osmun P108 A pipe

ACB (Austin Custom Brass) Sheppard's Crook Cornet

ACB Flugelhorn

Austin Custom Mouthpieces: Designed for me by Trent Austin

Dan 1 is similar to a 1 1/4C rim on a 5B type bottom weighted in the front

Dan 2 is similar to a Monette B4L with a sleek funnel shape on the outside. Both mouthpieces are outstanding in sound and flexibility.

Stork 5P Cornet Shank for Piccolo

Yamaha Cornet Short Shank 16E

Resume

Graduate Diploma with Distinction in Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music
Tanglewood Music Fellowship Andre Come Memorial Scholarship
Doctorate in Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy work at the University of Southern Mississippi (degree not completed)
Masters in Performance Work at the University of Louisville
Bachelors of Music Education from the University of Evansville

Principal Trumpet with the 75th Anniversary Tour of Porgy & Bess and freelancer throughout the Greater Boston Area. I have performed with the Boston Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, former Principal Trumpet with the Key West Symphony, Palm Beach Opera, Bolshoi and Royal Ballet, New World Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Portland Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, and Owensboro Symphony.

I maintain a private studio at my home, teach at the All Newton Music School, private homes in Acton, and in the Shrewsbury Schools.

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Friday, May 28, 2010

Growing Studio

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