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"...tremendously skillful and inspirational trumpet playing."MR ITG
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"One of the most remarkable double (music) threats -- Christopher Coletti is a brilliant trumpet player and imaginative arranger. When I'm not marveling at his chops and ease of playing, I'm blown away by his arrangements. They're not just brass-centric -- they're musically-centric. Make that a triple threat: he's a wonderful human with a heart and soul of gold."David Srebnik Sirius XM
"That lesson has changed my life. I am VERY pleased to inform you that ... I have won the Assistant Principal Trumpet audition with the Regina Symphony Orchestra; and a big piece of that credit is owed to you. The work you did with me in one short hour has had a dramatic impact on my performances, and of course in my life. Thank you Chris, for giving me a REAL gift, one that money cannot buy."Matt Field; trumpet, Regina Symphony Orchestra Regina Symphony Orchestra
"I play trumpet, and.... woah...just... woah..."Rhialisse Xavorin YouTube
"Thanks to you, the master classes were more successful than I could have hoped for. Students were inspired by you and definitely came away enriched by the master class experience."Tom T Murrow Band Festival
You have a great command when working with a large number of students by involving everyone and making it memorable for all. You are a tremendous motivator.Cindy C Murrow High School
"I just heard the Canadian Brass last night... and I can honestly say that Chris is an absolute monster on the trumpet. I have been practicing all day. Wow."Don Sather YouTube
"Thanks for providing the pizazz at Building Better Bands 2012. It was great!"Drew Parker; Owner, Separk Music Building Better Bands Clinic
News
I started this year teaching at IC under a one year contract, but now I will be here permanently 🙂
Since this is such a new announcement, the deadline to apply has been extended until Dec. 13th!
Reasons to Apply
Ithaca College is consistently ranked one of the top music colleges.
Here are some highlights:
Class sizes are very small (10:1 student:faculty ratio)
96% job placement for music ed
Many Internship opportunities (in LA, NYC, London and cross-registration with Cornell)
State of the art facilities
Gorgeous campus and surrounding area (over 200 waterfalls and gorges!)
If you’re at all interested in checking us out, and maybe even getting a sample lesson from me and/or Dr. Aaron Witek, fill out the form below
I should also mention that Ithaca, NY has over 200(!) waterfalls and gorges and has a vibrant downtown with lots of culture and city-type stuff to do, too. You won’t regret it!
I hope you find it useful!
http://itgyouth.trumpetguild.org/masterclass/153-dream-career
Many thanks to The International Trumpet Guild Youth for asking me to write this.
Hailed as “… a technical superstar and household name…” by Maestro Paul Haas, and “One of the most remarkable double (music) threats… a brilliant trumpeter and imaginative arranger” by David Srebnik of Sirius XM, internationally acclaimed trumpeter, Chris Coletti, is equally renowned as a trumpet soloist, for his work as principal trumpet of numerous top orchestras, as a top call chamber musician, arranger and conductor. Coletti has performed and/or recorded with top orchestras and conductors, from the Metropolitan Opera Brass, the New York Philharmonic Brass, and St. Louis Symphony, Pierre Boulez, to popular artist such as Chris Thile, Jon Batiste, Kanye West, Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound, and Quincy Jones.
Coletti was thrust onto the world stage when joined Canadian Brass at age 22, and toured the world for ten years with the group from 2009-2019; having performed over a thousand concerts in the finest concert halls in the world, his trumpet playing, singing and arrangements have been enjoyed by more than half a billion people across countless live TV programs and radio broadcasts. He regularly performs with and in front of major symphony orchestras, and has thousands of monthly visitors to his online videos, blog, social media accounts and newsletter. Coletti’s discography includes 10 full length Canadian Brass recordings and dozens of additional singles and music videos—many of which feature his original arrangements, plus countless of recordings and music videos with other world-class artists and ensembles.
As a conductor, Coletti directs the Contemporary Ensemble at Ithaca College in NY where he is Assistant Professor of Trumpet. Coletti is also newly appointed principal trumpet of the groundbreaking ROCO (River Oakes Chamber Orchestra) based in Houston, TX, as well as Principal trumpet of Huntsville Symphony Orchestra in beautiful Huntsville, Alabama. Coletti regularly performs and records with The Knights NYC, as well as NOVUS NY. Coletti also plays baroque and natural trumpet, has a plethora of published arrangements for orchestra as well as brass, and has produced, co-produced and/or directed a myriad of recordings and video projects in various musical styles, from classical and baroque to indie-rock, salsa and jazz. Coletti is also a professional whistler, has recorded and performed on theremin, and lives with his wife and 2 children in Ithaca, NY.
With Canadian Brass
Mr. Coletti is available for masterclasses, recitals and private lessons by appointment only.
For inquiries, email info@trumpetchris.com
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For inquiries, email info@trumpetchris.com
click here to sign-up for Chris' mailing list
Audio
Discography
AMAZONBUY CD
The disc features Robert Schumann's famed Carnaval, Op. 9 paired with his Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood), Op. 15.
Feeling the fantasy of CanadianBrass playing Robert Schumann, Opening Day's (ODEG) videographer Austin Hitchcock has blended Canadian Brass performing this amazing music into a scene from "Gulliver's Travels" (Le Voyage de Gulliver à Lilliput et chez les Géants - 1902), a film by George Melies, a French illusionist and filmmaker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Méliès).
Sheet Music: http://bit.ly/14IHm1w
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Carnavalitunes
Digital download: http://bit.ly/11hDFMr
Physical CD: http://bit.ly/ZjUeKd
The disc features Robert Schumann's famed Carnaval, Op. 9 paired with his Kinderszenen (Scenes from Childhood), Op. 15.
Feeling the fantasy of CanadianBrass playing Robert Schumann, Opening Day's (ODEG) videographer Austin Hitchcock has blended Canadian Brass performing this amazing music into a scene from "Gulliver's Travels" (Le Voyage de Gulliver à Lilliput et chez les Géants - 1902), a film by George Melies, a French illusionist and filmmaker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Méliès).
Sheet Music: http://bit.ly/14IHm1w
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Carnavalitunes
Digital download: http://bit.ly/11hDFMr
Physical CD: http://bit.ly/ZjUeKd
Soloists: Chris Coletti & Joe Burgstaller
This is the first recording the BRASS have made with their new custom-made gold-plated Bach & Conn instruments built by Conn-Selmer.
First recorded for the chart-topping "Brahms On Brass" it has been newly realized for the BRASS' 2012 release, "Takes Flight".
iTunes - http://bit.ly/YYD8iI
Sheet Music - http://bit.ly/Wo0yNT
BRASS UNDERGROUND is Canadian Brass' new, innovative platform for sharing a series of newly composed arrangements. The first of these, recorded in an undisclosed basement in Toronto, is a brand new arrangement of Lady Gaga's mega hit, "Bad Romance" -- now titled "Brass Romance."
The mission of Brass Underground is to expand the boundaries of traditional Canadian Brass repertoire and appeal to all sorts of listeners. These "cover" arrangements come from the Brass' time spent "underground"- jamming and getting creative. While this may not always be the Canadian Brass music that audiences are used to, nor will they most likely hear these titles on their live performance circuit, fans are sure to enjoy this fresh side to CB!
Texas Lutheran University
Jackson Auditorium
Seguin, TX
Recorded in 2011