Purtle Brass Conference (PbC) is available for university credit under Anderson University's Masters of Music Education degree. However, the environment is very inviting to partipants of any age or level of playing. No other event gives this much practical content and social time to get to know artists like Harry Kim (founder of Vine Street Horns, Lead Trumpet American Idol, Phil Collins and many others), Bob O'Donnell (Los Angeles Studio and Theatre Musician), and Philippe Schartz (Principal Trumpet with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, hear on the BBC PROMS, and numerous solo albums). Jeff Purtle hosts this event and explains how the teachings of Claude Gordon helped these artists' careers. The guest artists do talk about life lessons from their successful careers that are only learned on the job as a pro. Philippe Schartz will be premiering never before seen HD video of what the diaphragm does during brass playing. Participants play a real recording session to tracks recorded by Ricky Minor and the Tonight Show Band's rhythm section accompany horn arrangements done by Harry Kim. Visit the website for even more details.

Camp Type:  Adult Year Established: 2010 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 13 to All years old Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Jeff Purtle Camp Director(s): Jeff Purtle Nearest Large City: Greenville, SC Off Season Rental: Accreditations ?  Masters Level Credit Available

Camp Focus: Arts Camps: Music Arts Camps: Performing Arts Religious Camps: Christian Special Programs: Life Skills Special Accommodations: Vision Impaired, On Campus Housing and Off Campus Deals Available

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Brass Playing Technique Method Book Use Life Lessons From The Music Business Play A Recording Session Unique Presentations Incredible Concerts Nightly Jam Sessions Catered BBQ Socialize with Guest Artists Exhibits of High End Brass Instruments