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This clinic will explore effective, efficient warm-up techniques for brass players who may have limited time to devote to their warm-up routines. We will examine opinions and philosophies of historical and contemporary brass teachers about best practices and introduce warm-up literature for each instrument. The session will cover important facets of a successful warm-up for brass players as well as techniques for incorporating those exercises into an efficient, time-sensitive routine.
Clinic participants will be invited to bring their instruments to the session, and will have the opportunity to hear the warm-up exercises performed live before playing through them individually and as a group.
Dr. Todd Jenkins is Director of Instrumental Studies at the University of South Carolina Aiken. At USCA, Dr. Jenkins conducts the Wind Ensemble and Pacer Pulse Pep Band and teaches applied trumpet as well as courses in conducting and music technology. Additionally, Dr. Jenkins conducts the 80-member Aiken Concert Band (Association of Concert Band member) and the CSRA New Horizons Concert Band.
Todd performs as a trumpeter with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra and the North Charleston Pops Orchestra, and serves on the music staff of Kiokee Baptist Church in Appling, GA. He also maintains an active private studio of trumpet students aged 11-75 years old. Since 2023, Todd has served as a clinician and representative of SightreadingFactory.com and frequently presents workshops and clinics on behalf of that organization.
Dr. Jenkins received his musical training at Liberty University (DME), Ithaca College (MM), and the University of South Carolina (BM). Todd lives in North Augusta, SC, with his wife Kate (a professional trombonist), son, Will (a 9th grade hornist and pianist), and a variety of pets.
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