Synopsis
Mitchell on Trumpet is revered by educators around the globe and stands unequalled by any other published approach for trumpet. This proven curriculum will guide any ambitious student on a path towards performance excellence. It takes you from the beginning to the extreme limits of the horn through a gradual progression of 82 balanced lessons developing your range from low F# to G above high C. Mitchell on Trumpet provides an advancing student with the ability to conquer any obstacle they may face in any musical passage written for trumpet. Any student who completes Mitchell on Trumpet will be among a select few who possess the endurance, technique and flexibility necessary to become an exceptional performer. There are countless professionals, educators and performers who claim that Harold Pappy Mitchell's method is the most complete method ever written and is now exclusively available from Santorella Publications re-engraved from scratch which includes an instructional DVD. To follow are just a few of the endorsements we received For Harold Mitchell's Method for Trumpet 1. This magnificent method that will prepare the player for whatever they may encounter. The well designed lessons & melodic exercises maintain the students' interest while keeping the mind attentive to the most important fundamentals of the instrument. Gary Grant: Studio Player & Member of Jerry Heys Horn Section. 2. Upon beginning Mitchell on Trumpet I was amazed at how quickly my reading skills & physical capabilities improved. I recommend this marvelous approach for trumpet players of any discipline. Bob Strickland: Jazz Trumpet Recording Artist 3. Having used all 4 volumes of Mitchell s Method. I feel it is the most comprehensive treatise I have ever seen. My students have had considerable success from the etudes & studies. This method has made a monumental contribution to trumpet instruction. Col. Gilbert Mitchell: U.S. Army Band. 4. As a Freelance Musician in L.A., I must be able to play all styles of Music. Pappy s approach is perfect for obtaining endurance, flexibility, accuracy, and range. I highly recommend this method to all students & professionals. Bob O'Donnell: L.A. Freelance Player. 5. My teacher Leo De Mers introduced me to Mitchell on Trumpet. Until then I had only played out of the Arbans book. The difference with Pappy's approach was how musical the lessons were. The knowledge I gained gave me the confidence to play anything. I highly recommend these books to every trumpet player. Rick Baptist: L.A. Lead Player for Dancing with the Stars. 6. I had the honor of presenting a well deserved award to Harold for earning the respect of his fellow musician s at the NYBC. It is with great appreciation & admiration that I am bestowed with this distinct honor. Charles Colin: Publisher of Many Great Brass Titles. 7. I had the pleasure of studying with Pappy who took me through all four editions of Mitchell on Trumpet. The exercises provide a solid foundation of the fundamentals of playing. I highly recommend them to all students of the horn. Ron King: L.A. Studio Musician 8. I studied with many teachers while establishing my career and made a special effort to seek out many respected educators and Harold Mitchell was one of them. Pappy had an extremely disciplined approach, yet remained positive. He always gave you a feeling of confidence with his endless reservoir of uplifting sayings. My studies with Pappy were structured around his thorough approach which I highly recommend for any serious student as I believe it is an extremely effective method. Herb Alpert: Creator of the Tijuana Brass, Recording Artist & Founder of the A&M Record Label Pappy lived at a time when musicians played a vital role in popular entertainment. This is the culmination of his life's work and remains today as the only complete course ever written for trumpet.
About the Author
Harold E. Mitchell was born on January 5, 1898. His professional career took him from the stages of Vaudeville, to the sound booths of the Talkies, to the production studios of Epic Film, and finally to the role of mentor to many young musicians. Mitchell was a highly respected artist and widely recognized teacher. Pappy, as he was referred to by those who knew him was not only an exceptional artist & educator, but also the author of this extremely effective masterwork for learning to play the trumpet. Mitchell learned to play the cornet in junior high school, but had never intended to become a professional musician. Drafted into the Army during World War I, he was released from service just a few days later when the Armistice was signed. Shortly thereafter, he toured the entire country for 52 weeks by train with a successful musical comedy show. During this extended road trip, he would seek out every major brass teacher of his era including Alfred Weldon, Ernest Williams, Richard Shuebruk, Dale Stagers, William Thieck & Herbert L. Clarke. Upon his return, the Vaudeville era was in full swing. For the next few years, Mitchell worked many live shows and played in the pit for numerous silent movies, stage plays, and musicals. By the time he was in his early 20's, young Harold had now become astutely aware of his ambitions. In a short time, he became the one of the most sought after trumpet players in the Vaudeville & Theater circuits. In 1927, Hollywood changed forever when the studios learned how to add soundtracks to their pictures. This new technology was a significant advancement in film which became known as the Talkies. The major Vaudeville Theatres in L.A. always called Pappy first when they needed a lead trumpet player, so when the film studios asked them which musicians they should hire, Pappy was on the top of the list. When he entered his first sound stage, it was to begin recording for the groundbreaking film, The Jazz Singer. The completion of this project was a pivotal moment for film and became the catapult for Pappy s career. Once synchronized sound became the new standard for film, Pappy was already established as the most requested trumpeter in demand. Over the next two decades, Pappy continued his work in film at all the major studios, including MGM, Paramount & Warner Bros., and began teaching select students. His film credits include The Jazz Singer, The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, and King Kong, as well as numerous Westerns, Disney Cartoons & other well known films. He became known as the Dean of West Coast Brass Players by his peers since he had played 1st trumpet for every major studio in Los Angeles. Pappy retained his reputation as one of the most devoted teachers in the country and Hollywood s busiest trumpet player until he retired from MGM Studios in 1947. By the age of 49, he had traveled the globe and was widely recognized by musicians, artists & educators worldwide. Mitchell actually increased his activity after his retirement, spending the next twelve years writing his method while continuing to maintain a rigorous teaching schedule. His notable students included Robert DiVall, Elden Benge, Herb Alpert, and Pappy's son, Ollie Mitchell, who himself made his own mark in the 60's, 70's & 80's as one of the top studio players in L.A. Pappy lived during an exciting time when musicians played a vital role in popular entertainment. It was a nostalgic era of live performances in music and theater. Mitchell on Trumpet is the culmination of Pappy's life's work and is highly acclaimed by many professionals, educators & artists. It remains to this day as the only complete course ever written which stresses the importance of attaining & maintaining a strong flexible embouchure & developing the positive mental attitude necessary to perform proficiently in any playing situation
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