CONSERVATORY of MUSIC

Russ Whitehead

PRIVATE LESSONS | TRUMPET

We are all gifted musicians as listeners. We know what good music is; when was the last day you did not hear music in some form or another. I teach students of all ages how to interpret the music as a player and what to be aware of when making sound. I feel fortunate and inspired by the process of our learning together.

About

Russell is a member of Bok Brass and performs with the Edmonton Symphony and many of the ensembles and choirs in both jazz (commercial music) and classical music throughout Edmonton.

Russell is a music educator of many stripes: He teaches at MacEwan University Conservatory of Music, the University of Alberta, and through his home. He works with bands and individual musicians of all ages and levels, adjudicates at festivals and also has a trumpet class he teaches at the Conservatory.

Music is Russell's passion and he believes it is his goal to pass that passion on to those who choose to pursue music, no what matter the level.

Lessons

Russel offers private trumpet lessons online and in-person at his private studio located in the Hazeldean area. Lessons are available for ages 10 to adult. He teaches classical and jazz styles from beginner to advanced levels.

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Education

Masters of Music, University of Michigan 1985
Bachelors of Music, University of Saskatchewan 1983
Orchestral Training Program, Royal Conservatory of Music 1986, Toronto, ON

Performances / compositions / recordings

Released CD "Prairie Scenes" on the Arktos label in June, 2006, featuring the music of Roger Deegan, Malcolm Forsyth and Eric Ewazen.
Acting Principal Trumpet, Edmonton Symphony 2004-2005 season
Performer in Citadel Theatre musical productions 2000-present

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