UNI Trumpet Studio

The UNI Trumpet Studio is lead by Dr. Scott Hagarty, and features a group of hard-working, supportive, and motivated trumpet students. Trumpet students at UNI have opportunities to perform in a wide variety of ensembles including: Wind Ensemble, Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Bands, Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Pep Bands, Chamber Ensembles, and more. All music majors will take weekly lessons with Dr. Hagarty and attend a weekly Performance Seminar covering a variety of pedagogical trumpet and brass topics, including (but not limited to) breathing, flexibility, upper register, endurance, technique, musicianship, repertoire, and more.

 

Prospective Students

All prospective undergraduate music majors will need to apply to UNI and be admitted, as well as apply to the School of Music and schedule an audition. The UNI School of Music offers a variety of undergraduate majors across two degrees including music education, performance, composition, music technology, performing arts management, and music history.

 

All prospective graduate music majors will need to apply for graduate admission to the university, and apply for graduate admission to the School of Music. Graduate students can pursue a Master of Music degree with majors in composition, conducting, jazz pedagogy, music education, music history, or performance. Other options include a Master of Arts degree with more custom class choices, or a one or two semester Artist Diploma Certificate for those students wishing to extend their musical studies.

 

Teaching Philosophy

Dr. Hagarty believes that everyone has the capacity and ability to learn to perform music. "Talent" is a misnomer and often confused for skill level. Talent is merely someone's speed of learning or aptitude for music learning, but even supposed "un-talented" people can learn and grow their skill level on the trumpet. The secret to success in gaining progress and skill is consistent, daily, goal-oriented practice. There is no shortcut to gaining musical skill other than intense repetitive practice. Those with "talent" may get there sooner, but success in the music business requires a strong work ethic, tolerance for repetition, a growth mindset, and above all, kindness and a willingness to work with other people. Dr. Hagarty expects his students at UNI to work hard, practice daily, and support each other in their musical and career goals.