joe burgstaller, trumpet

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Some Comments from Music Directors

"He did a superb job for our UM Band Festival. His artistic playing was both sensitive and dazzling. His clinics were right on the money whether he was working with our University students or with local seventh grade band students."

Steve Bolstad, Director of Bands, The Univ. of Montana

"The trumpet artistry of Joe Burgstaller is equaled by his commitment to inspiring and educating young musicians!"

Thomas Verrier, Director of Bands, California State Univ., LA

"Please, don't miss this opportunity & memorable experience."

Stephanie H. Ossenfort, Director of Bands, Amsterdam H.S. (NY)

"Your commitment to the educational aspects of your visit through the masterclass, lectures, discussions and presentations made your concert appearance much more significant to our community and to our students. Your program and performance were outstanding. Well planned, effective and educationally valid."

Brian Lamb, Director of Instrumental Studies, Southwest Baptist University (MO)

"Your performance last night was fantastic. Your concert was truly an inspiration for my students as well as myself."

Steve Hentzelman, Direcot of Bands, Lake City, FL

"I feel privileged to have worked with Joe. His rapport with our students was immediate and positive. As a teacher of nearly 30 years' experience, I can attest to his fine classroom management techniques."

William R. Tipple, Director of Bands, Marinette High School (WI)

"I cannot begin to say how much I appreciate your visit to my school. The time that you spend with my students and me was most valuable from many different perspectives. I can never in my tenure as a teacher remember having an artist make the impact on the students that you did."

John M. Hillsman, Director of Bands, Washington County High School Band (GA)

"Your classes at the high school and your wonderful recital left a big impression on not just our trumpet players but all of our musicians. Too often in the course of performance we forget to pass what we know on to others; you have made it a point to do so."

Nelson Penserga, Director of Bands, Concordia High School (KS)

"My students thoroughly enjoyed themselves this past weekend. They usually like to have their weekends free but they talked all the way back to Memphis about what a good time they had. You can only teach kids so much in the classroom them it's time for them to have some real life experiences, like playing with you. This inspires them to practice more and to constantly push themselves. This was a thoroughly enjoyable weekend."

Joseph Smith, Director of Bands, Kirby High School Band (Memphis, TN)

"Our students were so excited to have you at our school. They couldn't stop talking about the great time that they had during the seminars. You really impressed our students with your enthusiasm and your knowledge about the trumpet and music in general. They all especially enjoyed the circular breathing demonstration and the discussion on stage fright. Your visit was a great educational tool for our kids and we appreciate you sharing your ideas with us."

Scott Wilcher, Director of Bands, Stephens County H.S. (GA)

"The band students were impressed with your musical ability and the wonderful way you related to them in the workshops. Your method of presenting information was so enjoyable they hardly knew they were learning. They will treasure the opportunity they had to perform with you. We would like to thank you for enriching the lives of our band students thorough this memorable experience."

Paula Morgan, Butte High School Band Boosters (MT)