CHARLES LEINBERGER, PH.D.
Trumpet Lessons
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Learn to play THE TRUMPET

Throughout history, the trumpet has been used for all sorts of special occasions: royal and presidential ceremonies, the holiest of religious holidays, calling troops to battle and the raising and lowering of the flag. Classical composers have used it for the most important of their symphonic melodies. Today it is also used by jazz musicians, as well as concert bands, marching bands and street musicians, or just to sound "charge" at ball games.

Learning to play this versatile instrument is not only a rewarding experience in itself, but will help you to learn self-discipline, create friendships with other musicians, and discover a sense of the competitive spirit.
Some Background Information:

Dr. Charles Leinberger was principal trumpet with the Catalina Chamber Orchestra for six years and has also been principal trumpet with the Arizona Opera Orchestra. He has performed with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, and has been a member of the Heavy Metal Brass Quintet and the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. He was recently a member of the Quintessential Brass and has also been "first call" with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed with the El Paso Chorale and the El Paso Opera Orchestra.

Gilbert Johnson and Charles
Gilbert Johnson and Charles
at the 1999 ITG Conference
He received a Bachelor of Music degree from Northern Arizona University, a Master of Music degree from the University of Miami and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Arizona.

He has been a member of the music faculties of the University of Miami and Mesa Community College. He is currently an associate professor of music at the University of Texas at El Paso.

His trumpet teachers include Edward Reid (Tucson Symphony Orchestra), Richard Peters (Tucson Symphony Orchestra, retired), Charles Butler (Seattle Symphony Orchestra), Gilbert Johnson (Philadelphia Orchestra, retired), Charles Way (Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra), Edward Hoffman (formerly, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra; currently Baltimore Symphony Orchestra) and Joseph Hruby (Cleveland, Ohio). He is a member of the International Trumpet Guild and the American Federation of Musicians.

Dr. Leinberger is also available as a soloist for band and orchestra concerts, church services and other special occasions.
Trumpeter's Bibliography

This is a list of recommended trumpet studies, solos and duets. These pieces have been carefully selected with the students' development in mind.
Author/ComposerTitlePublisher
Etudes (Studies):
Jean Baptiste ArbanComplete Conservatory MethodCarl Fischer
Vassily Brandt34 Studies for TrumpetInternational Music Company
Theo CharlierTrente-Six Études TranscendantesAlphonse Leduc
Herbert L. ClarkeTechnical StudiesCarl Fischer
Sigmund HeringThe Beginning Trumpeter (Book 1)Carl Fischer
Sigmund HeringThe Advancing Trumpeter (Book 2)Carl Fischer
Sigmund HeringThe Progressing Trumpeter (Book 3)Carl Fischer
Sigmund HeringThe Achieving Trumpeter (Book 4)Carl Fischer
Sigmund HeringThirty-Two EtudesCarl Fischer
Sigmund HeringThe Orchestra TrumpeterCarl Fischer
Sigmund HeringEtudes in all the Major and Minor KeysCarl Fischer
Earl D. IronsTwenty-Seven Groups of ExercisesSouthern Music Company
Charles LeinbergerTone Production on the Trumpet(unpublished)
Ernst Sachse100 StudiesInternational Music Company
Trumpet Solos and Duos with Piano:
Carl J. AlexiusSonatinaWestern International Music
Leroy AndersonA Trumpeter's LullabyMills Music, Inc.
J. E. BaratAndante et ScherzoSouthern Music Company
Eugene BozzaBadinageAlphonse Leduc
Bruce BroughtonOliver's BirthdayBlack Squirrel Music
Herbert L. ClarkeMaid of the MistWarner Bros.
Corelli/FitzgeraldSonata VIIIBelwin-Mills/Warner Bros.
Marc DelmasChoral et VariationsGerard Billaudot
Alexander GoedickeConcert EtudeMCA Music
Handel/FitzgeraldAria con VariazioniBelwin-Mills/Warner Bros.
Franz Joseph HaydnConcerto for TrumpetCarl Fischer
Sigmund HeringClassic Pieces for the Advancing TrumpeterCarl Fischer
Johann Nepomuk HummelTrumpet ConcertoBelwin Mills
William P. LathamSuiteJohn Church Co./Theo Presser Co.
J. Guy RopartzAndante et AllegroSouthern Music Company
Joseph TurrinCapriceEditions BIM
Joseph TurrinThree EpisodesJoseph Turrin Music
Antonio VivaldiConcerto for Two Trumpets 
Gordon YoungContemporary SuiteBelwin-Mills/Warner Bros.
Trumpet Duets:
Arthur AmsdenAmsden's Celebrated Practice DuetsC. L. Barnhouse Inc.
Sigmund HeringMiniature ClassicsCarl Fischer
Sigmund HeringMore Miniature ClassicsCarl Fischer
Sigmund HeringTrumpets for 2Carl Fischer
Sigmund HeringBach for Two TrumpetsCarl Fischer
H. VoxmanSelected Duets, Volume IRubank, Inc.
H. VoxmanSelected Duets, Volume IIRubank, Inc.
Trumpeter's Discography

This is a list of recommended recordings of performances featuring some of the finest trumpet players in the world. The student should have a clear concept of what a good trumpet sound should be, and listening to fine trumpet players is an important step in developing that concept.
ComposerTitleSoloist/Ensemble
Trumpet Solos and Duos:
Leroy AndersonA Trumpeter's LullabyDoc Severinsen
Johann Sebastian BachBrandenburg Concerto No. 2Maurice André
Franz Joseph HaydnConcerto for TrumpetGilbert Johnson
Johann Nepomuk HummelTrumpet ConcertoWynton Marsalis
Antonio VivaldiConcerto for Two TrumpetsWynton Marsalis
Music for Orchestra featuring Trumpets:
George Frideric HandelMessiahPhiladelphia Orchestra
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 3New York Philharmonic
Gustav MahlerSymphony No. 5Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Music for Brass Ensembles:
Giovanni GabrieliThe Antiphonal Music of GabrieliPhiladelphia, Chicago and Cleveland Brass Ensembles
VariousA Festival of Carols in BrassPhiladelphia Brass Ensemble
Music from Movies:
Jerry GoldsmithStar Trek: The Motion Picture 
James HornerStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 
Ennio MorriconeThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly 
John WilliamsStar WarsLondon Symphony Orchestra
Trumpet Lesson Policy

1) Lessons are available on a weekly or biweekly basis and are 60 minutes in length. Lessons take place in El Paso, Texas (U.S.A.).

2a) Fees are due at the beginning of the first lesson of each month and will include all lessons scheduled for that month.

2b) Fees for lessons missed due to emergency situations or illness will be credited to the following month. Fees for lessons missed due to non-emergency situations will be credited to the following month only if other arrangements are made at least 24 hours in advance.

2c) Lessons canceled by the instructor will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Fees for lessons canceled by the instructor will be credited to the following month.

2d) Fees are subject to change without notice. The current lesson fee is $25 per 60-minute lesson for weekly students and $30 per 60-minute lesson for biweekly students. Checks should be made payable to "Charles Leinberger, Ph.D."

2e) Lower fees may be available during the summer.

3a) Students will be required to keep a three-ring notebook of weekly lesson assignments and a daily practice log. The instructor will provide a list of recommended lesson material, recordings and accessories.

3b) Students are expected to attend lessons on a regular basis throughout the school year, to practice daily, to listen to recommended recordings and to attend recommended performances.

4a) How much progress a student makes depends on his or her ability to follow instructions, desire to improve, quantity and quality of practice time, determination, love of music and musical ability. Therefore, no guarantee that a student will make progress is implied and no such guarantee should be assumed.

4b) The instructor reserves the right to remove a student from the schedule if he or she is not making adequate progress.
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This page was updated 20 August 2007.