Private Instruction - Brass: All Levels

PIBR-XXX

Private instruction is part of the performance core for all Berklee students. Through private instruction, students develop proficiency on their principal instrument, synthesize and integrate knowledge of contemporary and traditional styles into musical interpretation, and synthesize and integrate knowledge of posture and instrumental technique into their daily practice routines. All Berklee students take private instruction levels one through four on their principal instruments. Performance majors continue on to do levels five through eight.

The Brass Department at Berklee emphasizes a solid foundation in the standard technical challenges of professional performance. This includes the basics—breathing, embouchure, articulation, valve or slide technique—as well as theoretical studies involving scales, chords, arpeggios, and repertoire. Students are encouraged to become versatile and skilled players in a variety of genres, as well as developing their own unique style and perspective.

PIBR-111: Private Instruction 1 – Brass
PIBR-112: Private Instruction 2 – Brass
PIBR-211: Private Instruction 3 – Brass
PIBR-212: Private Instruction 4 – Brass
PIBR-311: Private Instruction 5 – Brass
PIBR-312: Private Instruction 6 – Brass
PIBR-411: Private Instruction 7 – Brass
PIBR-412: Private Instruction 8 – Brass

Electable By

All brass principals

Semesters Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Department

BRASS

Course Chair

Tanya Darby

Taught By