In the UK, there is a requirement for schools to teach mixed brass instruments to whole classes, and this is notoriously difficult, because of the complex problems associated with the different transpositions and clefs. We believe that our website is the solution to these issues, making it possible for pupils with different types of brass instruments to learn together, playing parts that are appropriate for the range of the instrument and the ability of the student.
The material is presented in the form of short video exercises, in the appropriate keys for each instrument group, with all fingering and slide positions provided. This means that teachers can have the confidence to teach outside their speciality, so that, for instance, a trumpet teacher can teach a class including trombones and french horns.
The material provides a framework for teaching music theory and general musicianship, alongside brass instrumental skills, with the aim of producing a love and understanding of music, and not just the ability to play a handful of tunes by rote.
This is a 2 year course, which has been tried and tested in classrooms with children of both primary and secondary ages.