July 28-August 1, 2025
CPMS Band Hall
9:00-10:15 incoming 6th grade
10:30-11:45 incoming 7th/8th grade
Join us in late July for a HEAD START CAMP to help the Cedar Park Middle School trumpets hit the ground running in the 2024-2025 school year!
Topics for the beginner (incoming 6th grade) session will include:
- Getting to know your instrument – safely opening case and assembling
- Holding the trumpet properly
- Breathing and posture
- Buzzing on mouthpiece
- Playing first notes on the full instrument!!!
- Learning how to properly practice at home
- Getting to know your trumpet section mates
- Learning about famous trumpet players
Topics for returning trumpets (incoming 7th and 8th grade):
- Warmups and fundamentals
- Scale review and prep for next year
- Tone development and range expansion
- Double tongue (what is that????)
- Learning one trumpet ensemble piece
Click the link above to register. Payment instructions ($80) will be emailed once the registration form is complete.
Looking forward to kicking off the school year in such an exciting way!
Mike Piccione – trumpet private lesson instructor – CMPS