Sarah Houghton's Trombone Studio

I teach baritone and tuba, too! How do they differ from trombone? Not very much. Trombones have 7 slide positions, and baritones and tubas have 7 valve combinations. First position is the same as open valves, second position is the same as the middle valve, 3rd position is first valve, and so on. They all play in the same key, meaning they can read the same music and it will sound the same. Occasionally, baritones will play in treble clef, but we can fix that! :-) Trombone and baritone mouthpieces are interchangeable, and tuba mouthpieces are much bigger. Tubas have a range about an octave lower than trombones and baritones. Are baritones and tubas welcome at the summer camp? You bet!

Welcome to the second year of my trombone summer camp! This year's camp will run August 1-5, 2011. In addition to the standard skills, we will be exploring jazz techniques, including swing rhythm and improvisation. Campers will participate in trombone ensembles and masterclasses, as well as Trombolympics, the skill competition that will be played in teams this year. The week will begin with a Monday lunch social for campers and families and will conclude with a Friday evening concert at The Book Table. The camp, for 6-12 graders, will be held daily from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Enrollment is limited! Print out a registration form (see link at right) and contact me today! Tentative Schedule Monday August 1 9:30 Group Lesson: mouthpiece warm-ups, precision slide drills, jazz rhythm Masterclass A: Students observe as team A students perform a prepared piece and receive instruction Ensemble rehearsal 11:30 am Lunch and ice cream social for campers and families 11:30 -1:00. Come and...