The Robert Barclay natural trumpet making workshop will be offered in Bloomington and European locations in 2006 again. Under the supervision of Robert Barclay, Richard Seraphinoff and Michael Münkwitz participants will make a natural trumpet using tools and methods described and illustrated in Dr. Barclay's book "The Art of Trumpet-Maker" and also in "Making a Natural Trumpet".

During this one-week-workshop you will be familiarized with the
production methods of historical trumpet making. In the course of this workshop trumpets like those that were manufactured in the 17th and

18th centuries will be made by hand.

On the last day we will listen to the sound of the instruments that were lying as brass on the worktop at the beginning. The participants will gain a lot of the atmosphere at work, as it will not only concentrate on trumpet making, but will also touch on all areas of music and more.

We will make a long trumpet (without holes) after an original by Hans Hainlein, 1632 (Collection of Musical Instruments at the City Museum of Munich).

Familiarity with the tools and metalworking techniques would be desirable, but not necessary by any means.

The work schedule consists almost exclusively of hands-on workshop time from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day, Monday to Friday.

For tuition and other details on the European courses, or to reserve a space, please contact Michael Münkwitz.

Dates for 2010:

Monday-Friday, 31. May - 4. June 2010 Handwerkskammer Rostock
Monday-Friday, 7. June - 11. June 2010 Handwerkskammer Rostock (fully booked)