"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.
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, chamber music, and as an arranger and music director. Chris 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 Jon Batiste, Kanye West, Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound, and Quincy Jones.
Chris 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.
A proponent of new music, Chris conducts and directs the Contemporary Ensemble at Ithaca College where he is Assistant Professor. Chris 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. Chris is also a professional whistler, has recorded and performed on theremin, and lives with his wife and 2 children in Ithaca, NY.
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
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Schumann / arr. Coletti
Carnaval
Chopin
Canadian Brass
from CARNAVAL
Chris Coletti , trumpet; solo; Eric Reed, horn solo
2013
LISTEN
CANADIAN BRASS
CB
Chamber Music
2. Senorita 03:11
3. Canadian Brass & Cordeone - Constant Craving 03:26
4. Canadian Brass & Ingrid Jensen - Both Sides Now 06:12
5. I Remember 04:39
6. Canadian Brass & Nathan Schram/Brandon Ridenour - Laugh Now Cry Later 03:37
7. Canadian Brass & Sean Kelly/Tim Timlick - Overture 2112 03:11
8. Best Part 05:14
9. Canadian Brass & Chuck Daellenbach - 13th Mountain 03:29
10. Canadian Brass & Bruce Cockburn - Thoughts On A Rainy Afternoon 03:27
11. Canadian Brass & Canadian Brass Past & Present - Hallelujah 03:35
CANADIAN BRASS
CHRIS AND CELEBRITIES
Publicity Photos
Photo Album
CB
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
Concerto
Haydn Trumpet Concerto - Chris Coletti, Paul Haas and the Sympho
âNorth Starâ - Joe Alessi, Chris Coletti - YouTube
Gruber: AERIAL | Chris Coletti, solo trumpet | Huntsville Symph
solo
Chris Coletti plays Sphere - YouTube
Gershwin: Prelude No. 2 - Chris Coletti, trumpet | Miha Haas, p
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
Conducting Videos
Katherine Balch: NEW GEOMETRY | Performed by IC Contemporary Ens
Leo Brouwer: "DOS CONCEPTOS DEL TIEMPO" - II. "El Silencio" - Y
Leo Brouwer: "DOS CONCEPTOS DEL TIEMPO" - I. "El tiempo constant
Singing Videos
Chris Cerrone: HOW TO BREATHE UNDERWATER | (Chris Coletti, vocal
Orchestral
Mahler 5 Trumpet Excerpts: Live with Orchestra | Chris Coletti,
Duets
Rameau: Trumpet Duet - Les Gentils Airs - Chris Coletti, trumpet
Schumann: "Chiarina" from Carnaval, op.9 â11 - YouTube
Adagio from Mozart's GRAN PARTITA - Trumpet Duet by Chris Colet
Air on the G String (Suite No. 3, BWV 1068) J. S. Bach -- trumpe
Bach: Goldberg Variation 5 on Trumpet - Chris Coletti - YouTube
Other Videos
Mayor Battle Proclaims "Symphony Week" to Celebrate Orchestra's
Flintstones - Jacob Collier - Trumpet Cover by 7 Chris Colettis
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