The Northwestern Trumpet Factory - Page 2

Jimi Michiel · 12-20-2007, 01:48 AM

No school is perfect for everyone. You could say Julliard when Vacchiano was there was a trumpet factory, but by calling it a factory you're suggesting a cookie cutter product (Miles, Wynton, Phil Smith and Charlie Schlueter all came out of this studio). NU has had success of late, but so have a lot of schools. 2 majors wins in the last year don't mean that going to NU is the only way to succeed as an orchestral trumpet player.

chrisvenditti · 12-20-2007, 03:03 AM

I am happy to see people around me being successful. It is especially great to see people my age getting in there and rocking the audition sciene. (Way to go Ethan!)

I try to remember that life isn't always about who comes out on top. We all get an opportunity to play and make music every day- its an awesome blessing. And if you get to do that and get paid for it...all the more awesome. If someone gets a big break...pat 'em on the back, for they deserve it.

Cheers,
Chris

Sophar · 12-20-2007, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by alittlebirdy

If you want to be an orchestral trumpet player NU is now the best, and maybe the most expensive place to learn how to do it. Argue with me if you like but the kids from that school keep winning.

How do they do it?

Best teachers in Barbara and Charlie
They now get the best students
Great location to hear good brass playing

I did not go to NU. Lets hear from some people who did and get opinions on how they turn out players who win auditions. Maybe we can all learn something.

I am sure that they understand or have a grasp of the basic "Fundamentals" of trumpet playing. The concept is not knew it just takes people winning jobs for people to believe in it. Mr Arban, Mr Mager, Mr Lafosse, Mr Herseth all have a high standard and understanding of Basic fundamentals. " There are many different ways to play trumpet some better than others."

tatakata · 12-21-2007, 11:22 AM

What about the NU trumpet players we don't hear about. Having 2 players in the NYP is incredible in such a short amount of time but NU turns out a good amount of students. How about the grads who are teaching are freelancing and don't have a full time gig. How do they like that $40,000 tuition now when when each month they get a student loan bill and some soccer mom is balking at $20 for a 1/2 hour lesson?

Jimi Michiel · 12-21-2007, 12:00 PM

tataka-

Many of the ones who don't get jobs in the NYP cash in on their expensive diplomas by getting paid to go to grad school. Others win jobs in military bands. Some prefer to go out and teach while they continue to prepare for auditions. I have many friends from Interlochen who went there for several instruments and while many of them gripe about their loans, NONE are sorry they went to Northwestern.

-Jimi

Jimi Michiel · 12-21-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by loudog

Well, I guess that pretty much knocks me out of having a chance to go there for my DMA. Sad days. :(

Louie-

I think Northwestern's DMA program is free. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

-Jimi

tatakata · 12-21-2007, 12:07 PM

Not every Northwestern grad ends up with a full time playing gig. I know plenty of them as well. And I know one or two who might do things different.

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Originally Posted by Jimi Michiel

tataka-

Many of the ones who don't get jobs in the NYP cash in on their expensive diplomas by getting paid to go to grad school. Others win jobs in military bands. Some prefer to go out and teach while they continue to prepare for auditions. I have many friends from Interlochen who went there for several instruments and while many of them gripe about their loans, NONE are sorry they went to Northwestern.

-Jimi

tatakata · 12-21-2007, 12:07 PM

I really doubt that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimi Michiel

Louie-

I think Northwestern's DMA program is free. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

-Jimi

Jimi Michiel · 12-21-2007, 12:24 PM

Financial Aid, Graduate, Admission, School of Music, Northwestern University

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All admitted Doctoral students receive financial aid equivalent to full tuition, a portion of which typically includes a teaching assistantship or graduate assistantship.

Jimi Michiel · 12-21-2007, 12:39 PM

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12-20-2007, 01:48 AM	#11
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,845	Re: The Northwestern Trumpet Factory No school is perfect for everyone. You could say Julliard when Vacchiano was there was a trumpet factory, but by calling it a factory you're suggesting a cookie cutter product (Miles, Wynton, Phil Smith and Charlie Schlueter all came out of this studio). NU has had success of late, but so have a lot of schools. 2 majors wins in the last year don't mean that going to NU is the only way to succeed as an orchestral trumpet player. __________________ Last edited by Jimi Michiel; 12-20-2007 at 02:44 AM.

12-20-2007, 03:03 AM	#12
chrisvenditti New Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 25	Re: The Northwestern Trumpet Factory I am happy to see people around me being successful. It is especially great to see people my age getting in there and rocking the audition sciene. (Way to go Ethan!) I try to remember that life isn't always about who comes out on top. We all get an opportunity to play and make music every day- its an awesome blessing. And if you get to do that and get paid for it...all the more awesome. If someone gets a big break...pat 'em on the back, for they deserve it. Cheers, Chris

12-21-2007, 11:22 AM	#14
tatakata Mezzo Forte User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 959	Re: The Northwestern Trumpet Factory What about the NU trumpet players we don't hear about. Having 2 players in the NYP is incredible in such a short amount of time but NU turns out a good amount of students. How about the grads who are teaching are freelancing and don't have a full time gig. How do they like that $40,000 tuition now when when each month they get a student loan bill and some soccer mom is balking at $20 for a 1/2 hour lesson? __________________

12-21-2007, 12:00 PM	#15
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,845	Re: The Northwestern Trumpet Factory tataka- Many of the ones who don't get jobs in the NYP cash in on their expensive diplomas by getting paid to go to grad school. Others win jobs in military bands. Some prefer to go out and teach while they continue to prepare for auditions. I have many friends from Interlochen who went there for several instruments and while many of them gripe about their loans, NONE are sorry they went to Northwestern. -Jimi __________________

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Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,845	Re: The Northwestern Trumpet Factory deleted __________________ Last edited by Jimi Michiel; 12-21-2007 at 12:41 PM. Reason: Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.

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