Library
A structured collection of articles, Claude Gordon recordings, and study materials organized within a systematic approach to trumpet pedagogy.
The Library brings together the Clarke-Gordon tradition in one place—allowing serious players to study concepts, trace ideas, and connect recordings, written material, and practical application.
ITG Conference - Trumpet Masterclass
International Trumpet Guild Conference 2017 - Jeff Purtle Trumpet Masterclass on Claude Gordon and Herbert L. Clarke
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Hit it Hard & Wish it Well ebook
A groundbreaking multitouch ebook that delves deep into the methodologies of iconic cornet soloist Herbert L. Clarke, as well as his ten-year protegé, Claude Gordon.
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Trumpet Ensembles from Purtle Brass Conference
Trumpet Ensembles from Purtle Brass Conference conducted by Gary Malvern and Peter Voisin, son of Roger Voisin. This was the opening to the final concert with Harry Kim and a Latin Jazz Band.
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Harry Kim's Life Lessons From Music and Trumpet Playing
Harry Kim's talks about the lessons he learned about the music business that will benefit any musician and trumpet player to avoid pitfalls and gain wisdom from Harry and his friends seen on the video clips.
00:00:00 Opening Humor About Making Money
00:03:03 Introduced to Trumpet and Music
00:06:15 Putting a Band Together
00:06:50 Cutting a Show
00:08:03 Moving to California
00:08:35 Marlboro Music Festival or The Catskills?
00:09:36 Loosing a Student Mentality
00:11:00 This is Harry's first le
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Alex Iles
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Alex Iles, Los Angeles Studio Trombone Player, talks about the Purtle Brass Conference
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This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators.
The material is primarily intended for college trumpet majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and comeback players who want a clear, structured
Carl Lenthe Trombone Masterclass
Carl Lenthe works with four participants in this trombone masterclass.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:50 Alex Gex - Wando High School
00:01:57 Saint-Saëns - Cavatine
00:02:47 Brad Edwards - University of South Carolina Trombone Prof.
00:10:51 Forget The Lips! Let Go And Blow!
00:15:18 Lift Fingers High! Strike Valves Hard!
00:15:25 Toss it About!
00:21:33 Breathing
00:28:33 Summary
00:29:58 Austin Hilbish - Lexington High School
00:30:45 Mozart - Concert Rondo
00:34:45 Don't Be Shy
00:44:33 Summa
Gather At The River: Philippe Schartz - Trumpet with Steve Eager - Piano
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Philippe Schartz performs Gather At The River, arranged by Aaron Copland. Mr. Schartz is accompanied by Steve Eager on piano.
Blessed Be The Name - Trumpet Octet arranged by David Stout
This trumpet octet was arranged by David Stout of Los Angeles and performed by Harry Kim, Bob O'Donnell, Jerry Bowers, Robert Perry, Jeff Purtle, Joe Herlong, Sergio Frade and David Roberts. Philippe Schartz conducted the performance, which took place on Sunday, August 5th, 2012 at Palmetto Hills Presbyterian Church in Simpsonville, South Carolina. This happened the same weekend that all of these men were in town for the Purtle Brass Conference.
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WIND POWER & THE TONGUE — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · I
This lecture examines the foundational relationship between wind power and tongue function as taught through the Claude Gordon system and informed by Herbert L. Clarke’s technical studies.
Jeff Purtle outlines how efficient airflow and tongue placement govern clarity, response, and upper-register reliability. Rather than isolated exercises, this session presents a diagnostic framework for identifying breakdowns in tone production and articulation.
This lecture forms the opening pillar of a fo
Carl Lenthe playing Jiggs Whigham's Suite For Trombone (USA Premiere)
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Carl Lenthe playing Jiggs Whigham's Suite For Trombone at the 2011 Purtle Brass Conference in Anderson, South Carolina.
WIND CONTROL, FINGERS & LEFT HAND — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · II
This session explores the often-overlooked coordination between wind control, finger function, and left-hand stability. Jeff Purtle demonstrates how inefficiencies in these areas directly affect consistency, endurance, and accuracy.
Drawing from Claude Gordon’s pedagogical principles, this lecture reframes technique as a unified system rather than isolated mechanics.
This lecture is part of the Purtle Brass Conference 2010 immersion series.
Herbert L. Clarke taught Claude Gordon ten years a
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