"Chris Coletti is... a technical superstar and household name...." --Paul Haas, Conductor, Composer, and Installation Artist
"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
"...tremendously skillful and inspirational trumpet playing."MR ITG
"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.
Internationally acclaimed trumpeter Chris Coletti, best known for his work with the legendary Canadian Brass (2009-2019), is a soloist, chamber musician, orchestral musician and new Assistant Professor at Ithaca College School of Music. Comfortable in many musical styles, he has collaborated with a broad spectrum of musicians ranging from the Metropolitan Opera Brass, New York Philharmonic Principal Brass, Pierre Boulez, Michael Tilson Thomas and Ricardo Muti to Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana, Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. Chris also performs on the Baroque Trumpet with various early music ensembles in and around NY. Chris regularly performs with NOVUS NY, the all-star contemporary music orchestra of Trinity Church Wall Street in Manhattan.
With Canadian Brass, Chris has performed hundreds of concerts in the finest concert halls in the world, countless live TV appearances and radio broadcasts, and regularly appears in front of major symphony orchestras. Chris can be heard on 9 Canadian Brass recordings, most of which feature his original arrangements, and countless other recordings and music videos with world-class artists. Chris got his professional start in 2008 as Principal Trumpet of The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra in Alabama, a position he still holds. As an educator, Chris has taught master classes at top conservatories around the world, and his students have won positions in professional orchestras and have been accepted into top music programs including Manhattan School of Music, McGill University and Tanglewood. Chris’s articles have been featured in notable publications such as the International Trumpet Guild, International Trumpet Guild Youth Journal, SONIC - Magazin für Holz - und Blechinstrumente (Germany) and The Brass Herald (England), and have been translated into German, Spanish, and Japanese. Chris has been a featured guest on many music performance and music business podcasts, and maintains a popular blog and email newsletter for trumpeters and other musicians.
Chris received his Masters Degree from The Juilliard School and his Bachelors Degree from Manhattan School of Music. Throughout his education Chris received multiple awards and scholarships, and won a number of competitions including the Music Academy of the West Chamber Concerto Competition, Manhattan School of Music Concerto Competition, LaGuardia Arts Concerto Competition, Staten Island Symphony Concerto Competition, The Tanglewood Music Center Charles E. Culpeper Foundation Fellowship and Susan B. Kaplan Fellowship, The Juilliard School Frieda and Harry Aronson Scholarship, and The Manhattan School of Music President Scholarship. Among his numerous accolades, Chris also has perfect pitch, is a professional whistler, and has the unique ability to sing an operatic high C.
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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Schumann / arr. Coletti
Carnaval
Chopin
Canadian Brass
from CARNAVAL
Chris Coletti , trumpet; solo; Eric Reed, horn solo
2013
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World Premiere: "BACH'S BELLS" Christmas Piece (2012) by Chris C
Amazing Grace - Canadian Brass featuring Chris Coletti - YouTube
Caleb Hudson and Chris Coletti Master Class 2017 - YouTube
STROBE by Deadmau5 - Canadian Brass Cover - YouTube
Chris Coletti and Caleb Hudson rehearse Toccata and Fugue by JS
Caleb Hudson and Chris Coletti Minute Master Class 2017 - YouTub
Papillon - CARNAVAL (Robert Schumann) 2013
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
Intermezzo/Paganini - CARNAVAL (Robert Schumann) 2013
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
Come Together with US Airforce Strings - Canadian Brass 2009
Soloists: Chris Coletti & Joe Burgstaller
Canadian Brass' New Christmas CD! (Sneak Preview)
Brass Romance - Canadian Brass 2012
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!
Handful of Keys - Canadian Brass in Japan
solo
Haydn Trumpet Concerto - Chris Coletti, Paul Haas and the Sympho
Chris Coletti plays Sphere - YouTube
Gershwin: Prelude No. 2 - Chris Coletti, trumpet | Miha Haas, p
“North Star” - Joe Alessi, Chris Coletti - YouTube
Entrevista Chris Coletti - YouTube
podcast
Chris Coletti from Canadian Brass on effective networking, diver
Conversations with Chris Coletti from the Canadian Brass Quintet
baroque
Baroque Trumpet vs. Piccolo Trumpet (Chris Coletti and Caleb Hud
Other Videos
Mayor Battle Proclaims "Symphony Week" to Celebrate Orchestra's
Chris Coletti and Canadian Brass: Amazing Grace
Brahms On Brass - Canadian Brass - Part 1/4 - YouTube
Little Fugue in G minor - J.S.Bach - Canadian Brass - YouTube
Brahms On Brass - Canadian Brass - Part 2/4 - YouTube
Brahms On Brass - Canadian Brass - Part 3/4 - YouTube
Flight of the Bumblebee - Canadian Brass 2012
This is the first recording the BRASS have made with their new custom-made gold-plated Bach & Conn instruments built by Conn-Selmer.
Brahms On Brass - Canadian Brass - Part 4/4 - YouTube
Brahms Chorale Prelude X - Canadian Brass 2012
First recorded for the chart-topping "Brahms On Brass" it has been newly realized for the BRASS' 2012 release, "Takes Flight".
"Sphinxes" by Chris Coletti and Brandon Ridenour
Chris Coletti & Joe Burgstaller: Come Together - Canadian Brass
Texas Lutheran University
Jackson Auditorium
Seguin, TX
Recorded in 2011