Undergraduate Certificate in Baroque Trumpet
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
An undergraduate certificate in Baroque Trumpet is ideal for students passionate about early music and historical performance, offering specialized training in the techniques and styles of Baroque-era trumpet playing. It prepares students for careers in period ensembles, classical orchestras, music education, or as performers in the growing field of historically informed music performance.
Program Overview
The School of Music Certificate in Baroque Trumpet develops performance and interpretation skills for the natural trumpet. Students examine the stylistic aspects of Baroque music through primary sources from the Baroque era, prominent secondary sources on Baroque interpretation, and music from the Baroque era on the natural trumpet. The Baroque Trumpet is a valveless ancestor of the modern valved trumpet. It reached its zenith during the Baroque era, and today is once again becoming an important instrument in the fields of music performance, musicology, and music education. Already in many parts of Europe, it is expected that performances of music written prior to the 19th century be played on the valveless natural ("Baroque") trumpet, and this is now a growing field in the United States.
How to Add this Certificate
Prospective students: Certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this certificate in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your academic advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
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