Our trumpet studio takes full advantage of Lamont's multi-genre curriculum and performance opportunities. From orchestra to opera to jazz bands, our trumpet players never lack performance opportunities.

Trumpet players study with award-winning faculty with over four decades of combined teaching experience, including lessons with David Artley.

Auditions

Applicants may choose to either audition in person in Denver OR submit a recorded video audition. 

Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. You may indicate your preference for a live or virtual audition on the Lamont application.

Click here to view the current year’s audition dates and the full steps for how to apply.

  • In-Person Audition Requirements
    All auditions are approximately 15 minutes in length. 
    Undergraduate (BM, BA and Minor)
    • All major scales, two octaves when possible
    • Pick one from the following selections:
      • One of the 14 Arban Characteristic studies
      • One major solo work for trumpet
      • One Brandt, Bosquet or Charlier etude
    • Joseph Haydn, Concerto for Trumpet, second movement

     

    Graduate (MM and Certificate in Performance)
    • All major and minor scales, two octaves when applicable
    • One Charlier etude
    • Student's choice of a major solo work for the trumpet
    • Two contrasting excerpts from the orchestral literature

     

    Review Requirements for Artist Diploma
    Review Requirements for Certificate in Orchestral Studies

  • Video Audition Requirements
    Applicants unable to travel to Denver for a live audition may submit a video audition via the Lamont application. Repertoire may be recorded separately in multiple takes; editing within each take is prohibited.
    Undergraduate (BM, BA and Minor)
    • All major scales, two octaves when possible
    • Pick one from the following selections:
      • One of the 14 Arban Characteristic studies
      • One major solo work for trumpet
      • One Brandt, Bosquet or Charlier etude
    • Joseph Haydn, Concerto for Trumpet, second movement

     

    Graduate (MM and Certificate in Performance)
    • All major and minor scales, two octaves when applicable
    • One Charlier etude
    • Student's choice of a major solo work for the trumpet
    • Two contrasting excerpts from the orchestral literature

     

    Review Requirements for Artist Diploma
    Review Requirements for Certificate in Orchestral Studies

View Jazz Requirements

Faculty

 
David Artley

David Artley

Adjunct Faculty, Trumpet

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