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.
PRACTICE ROUTINES & SYSTEM BUILDING — Purtle Brass Conference 2010 · IV
The final lecture in this series focuses on constructing effective practice routines that integrate all previously discussed elements: wind, articulation, coordination, and embouchure function.
Rather than prescribing generic routines, Jeff Purtle demonstrates how to build personalized systems that support long-term development and professional reliability.
This lecture concludes the four-part Purtle Brass Conference 2010 study series.
How the teachings of Herbert L. Clarke fixed Claude Gordo
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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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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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Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Dan Fornero
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Purtle Brass Conference - Visit https://www.purtle.com/brass-conference for more information and to register online.
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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
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference with Harry Kim and Bill Reichenbach
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Harry Kim, founder of the Vine Street Horns, talks about the Purtle Brass Conference with trombone legend Bill Reichenbach in the background.
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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
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
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Jon Lewis
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Jon Lewis talks about the Purtle Brass Conference this summer.
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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 approach to long-term development
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary with Rick Baptist
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Purtle Brass Conference - Visit https://www.purtle.com/brass-conference for more information and to register online.
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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
Professional Perspective on the Purtle Brass Conference — Conference Commentary
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Jeff Purtle - Claude Gordon's Teachings
Featured Artists:
Harry Kim
Carl Lenthe
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Larry Miller, M.D. - The Diaphragmatic Breathing Fallacy
Dr. Keith Amstutz - Earl Irons and His Teaching
Rich Ita - Repair and Maintenance
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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 primari
Purtle.com Brass Camp 2010 Summary
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The first annual Purtle.com Brass Camp took place July 16-17, 2010 at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina with participants coming from around the world and watching online from all regions of the globe. Jeff Purtle presented the teachings of Claude Gordon. The two featured artists were Harry Kim, founder of the Vine Street Horns, and Susan Slaughter, Principal Trumpet with the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra for 37 years. Other guest speakers in