Purtle Brass Conference - 2012
Purtle Brass Conference 2012
The 2012 Purtle Brass Conference continued the mission of bringing together professional performers, educators, and serious students for practical instruction in brass playing, pedagogy, and musical careers.
This conference featured a wide range of perspectives—from orchestral and studio performance to pedagogy, improvisation, and instrument design—building on the foundation established in earlier years.
Featured Artists & Faculty
- Jeff Purtle – Host and presenter on systematic trumpet development
- Bob O'Donnell – Los Angeles studio trumpet player and recording artist
- Harry Kim – Founder of the Vine Street Horns and international touring artist
- Philippe Schartz – Principal Trumpet, BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Conference Highlights
- How method books can be used to improve technique
- Professional lessons from real performance careers
- Recording session work and studio experience
- Ensemble rehearsals and directed performance
- Brass pedagogy forum covering multiple teaching systems
- Live performances, recitals, and jam sessions
Pedagogy & Teaching Focus
One of the central elements of the 2012 conference was the comparison and discussion of major brass teaching approaches, including:
- Claude Gordon
- Jimmy Stamp
- Donald Reinhardt
- Bill Adam
These discussions provided valuable perspective on how different systems approach sound production, efficiency, and long-term development.
Archive Note
Due to technical limitations and archival challenges, only part of the 2012 conference recordings are currently available. However, this page preserves the structure, faculty, and teaching focus of the event as an important part of the overall conference archive.
Available sessions and related materials are included below where possible.
Explore Available Content
Below are available recordings and materials from the 2012 conference.