Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method

Bruce Lee · 11-13-2003, 07:12 AM

Tootsall brought "The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method" up in another thread. I thought that Allen, and his book, deserved a little "extra" attention.

First of all, it was my great pleasure to attend The Eastman School of Music with Allen. That skinny kid from Missoula, Montana, sure can play the trumpet! Allen is the only brass player in the history of the school to have earned an Artist Diploma from Eastman. In addition to being a great trumpet player, Allen is a wonderful person. Nearly everything that I've seen written about Allen echoes that statement. If you've never heard him perform, please make the effort to do so. You won't be disappointed!

In addition to being a tremendous performer, Allen is also a very gifted composer, and arranger. His trumpet method book is "The Modern Day Arbans"... full of contemporary ideas, melodies, harmonies, technical and rhythmical etudes, duets, etc., as well as performance tips. "The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method", published by Alfed, belongs in every trumpet player's music library!

Best always,
Bruce

Skip · 11-16-2003, 05:19 PM

Say Bruce,

Is "The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method" the one diveded into volume 1 (Tech. studies), 2 (Harmonic stufies), & 3 (Melodic studies)? Thanks.

Skip

dbacon · 11-16-2003, 05:35 PM

That's the one, Skip. I totally agree with Bruce, every trumpet player should own and PRACTICE from the Vizzutti Method. I've had a couple of lessons with Allen over the years and gained from each. Great player, wonderfull human being. Put down those chops methods and work from Allen Vizzutti's books.

Skip · 11-16-2003, 05:38 PM

Thanks Dave! I place an order tomorrow with Hickey's.

Skip

Skip · 11-16-2003, 05:41 PM

PS:

Do you know anything about Vizzutti's Advanced Etudes or Jazz Tracks with CD? Thanks.

Skip

LFRoberts5 · 11-16-2003, 05:56 PM

I have the Allen Vizzutti Play-a-long CD's. GREAT!!!
Buy them all!
Lloyd

Skip · 11-16-2003, 06:10 PM

Thanks LFR.

dbacon · 11-16-2003, 10:04 PM

Allen's best play-along is...Carnival of Venus!!

Well, I can dream.....and wiggle the valves....

The rest of that CD is simply beautiful!

Jarrett · 11-17-2003, 01:11 AM

Check out the tune he wrote called "Jazz Variations on the Theme of Paginini"
I played it a few years ago, and it's really a beast to learn (or was when I was in high school) and its alot of fun.
J

Jon Kratzer · 03-22-2007, 04:04 AM

All of Vizzutti's music is very inventive. You should check out his Oboe Sonata, now that one require finess.

On a more random note, Bruce Long time no talk. How're things with you?

Jon

11-13-2003, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bruce Lee Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 463	Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method Tootsall brought "The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method" up in another thread. I thought that Allen, and his book, deserved a little "extra" attention. First of all, it was my great pleasure to attend The Eastman School of Music with Allen. That skinny kid from Missoula, Montana, sure can play the trumpet! Allen is the only brass player in the history of the school to have earned an Artist Diploma from Eastman. In addition to being a great trumpet player, Allen is a wonderful person. Nearly everything that I've seen written about Allen echoes that statement. If you've never heard him perform, please make the effort to do so. You won't be disappointed! In addition to being a tremendous performer, Allen is also a very gifted composer, and arranger. His trumpet method book is "The Modern Day Arbans"... full of contemporary ideas, melodies, harmonies, technical and rhythmical etudes, duets, etc., as well as performance tips. "The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method", published by Alfed, belongs in every trumpet player's music library! Best always, Bruce
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11-16-2003, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
dbacon Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 574	That's the one, Skip. I totally agree with Bruce, every trumpet player should own and PRACTICE from the Vizzutti Method. I've had a couple of lessons with Allen over the years and gained from each. Great player, wonderfull human being. Put down those chops methods and work from Allen Vizzutti's books.
	__________________ Dave Bacon

11-16-2003, 05:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
LFRoberts5 Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 55	I have the Allen Vizzutti Play-a-long CD's. GREAT!!! Buy them all! Lloyd
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11-16-2003, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
dbacon Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Scottsdale, AZ. Posts: 574	Allen's best play-along is...Carnival of Venus!! Well, I can dream.....and wiggle the valves.... The rest of that CD is simply beautiful!
	__________________ Dave Bacon

03-22-2007, 04:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jon Kratzer Pianissimo User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sanford, Florida Posts: 139	Re: Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method All of Vizzutti's music is very inventive. You should check out his Oboe Sonata, now that one require finess. On a more random note, Bruce Long time no talk. How're things with you? Jon
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11-16-2003, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skip Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 242	Say Bruce, Is "The Allen Vizzutti Trumpet Method" the one diveded into volume 1 (Tech. studies), 2 (Harmonic stufies), & 3 (Melodic studies)? Thanks. Skip

11-16-2003, 05:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skip Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 242	Thanks Dave! I place an order tomorrow with Hickey's. Skip

11-16-2003, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Skip Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 242	PS: Do you know anything about Vizzutti's Advanced Etudes or Jazz Tracks with CD? Thanks. Skip

11-16-2003, 06:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Skip Pianissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hawaii Posts: 242	Thanks LFR.

11-17-2003, 01:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jarrett Piano User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ft. Leonard Wood MO Posts: 269	Check out the tune he wrote called "Jazz Variations on the Theme of Paginini" I played it a few years ago, and it's really a beast to learn (or was when I was in high school) and its alot of fun. J

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