Description
Mark O’Keefe, principal trumpet with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra talks about his interests in playing a diverse range of music outside his work with the orchestra. He describes the importance of working in new areas, experimenting with music and what these experiences bring to his ‘day job’ with the BBC SSO. He also talks about his role as a teacher and the satisfaction that gives him. This clip features a solo performance of the traditional Irish piece, ‘My Lagan Love’.
Classroom Ideas
Students could use this clip as a springboard for a class discussion on how to constructively critique on their own work and that of others, including both amateurs and professionals. The class can also learn to identify the sound of brass music from its features. They could also experiment with playing or listening to trumpets and identify the unique features of the instrument, and what sort of music it would and would not suit, and why.
