Summer 2025: Trumpet Discovery Days
Join us this summer for Trumpet Discovery Days. The free two-hour program offers a first dip into the art of creating music on the trumpet.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – 11AM – 1PM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 – 11AM – 1PM
Come learn inside stories of Louis off-stage, about his music and friends, visit his house, and enjoy a first-hand experience with the trumpet led by a stellar jazz artist in New York City! This fun two-hour long program has been created for kids 8-14 years-old.
All levels are welcome. To register, complete the registration form. You will receive additional program information and instructions after you complete the registration form.
Trumpet Discovery Camp
SATURDAY, JULY 5 – 11AM – 3PM
Students will learn a new song to play on the trumpet and rehearse with a professional jazz band! The day will end with a performance open to the public at the museum. This fun half-day program has been created for kids 8-16 years-old who wish to play the instrument.
Reserve your spot by registering HERE
We look forward to making music with you!
The Trumpet Learning Program is offered to children ages 8-14. Beginner and Intermediate level sessions help students master the basics, refine their skills and deepen their love for music.
Eight-week sessions are offered in the Fall, Winter and Spring.
Fall 2025 Schedule
Join Season 7 of the Trumpet Learning Program! (8-14 years-old) class meets once a week, startingSeptember 4, 2025. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to give your child the joy of music. Register now!
Cost: $75 entire course / $15 per class
Discounted Tuition for residents of Corona (11368), Elmhurst (11373, 11370), and East Elmhurst (11369): $35 entire course / $5 per class
Beginner Class: Students have not received trumpet lessons before or have not played in over a year, and will need to learn posture, fingering, and basic technique. Pick one of the following two class schedules:
Beginner B: Thursdays, September 4 – October 23, 3:45 pm
Beginner A: Saturdays, September 6 – October 25, 11:00 am
Intermediate Class: Students are able to name notes, play scales, and understand basic concepts of musicality.
Saturdays, September 6 – October 25, 12:00 pm
Nuestra 7ma temporada del Programa de Aprendizaje de Trompeta (disponible para niños de 8 a 14 años) empezará el 4 de septiembre de 2025 y se reúne una vez por semana. No pierda la oportunidad de regalarle a su hijo(a) el don de la música. ¡Inscríbase ahora!
Costo: $75 por el curso completo / $15 por clase
Inscripción para estudiantes residentes en los barrios de Corona (11368), Elmhurst (11370, 11373) y East Elmhurst (11369): $35 curso completo / $5 por clase
Clase para Principiantes: los estudiantes a este nivel no han recibido clases anteriormente ó en un periodo mayor a un año. Necesitarán aprender la postura correcta, destreza en la posición de los dedos y técnica básica. Puede elegir uno de los dos horarios a continuación:
Beginner B: Jueves, 4 de septiembre al 23 de octubre, 3:45 pm
Beginner A: Sábados, 6 de septiembre al 25 de octubre, 11:00 am
Clase Intermedia: los estudiantes de este nivel conocen las notas musicales, pueden tocar escalas y entienden conceptos básicos de musicalidad.
Sábados, 6 de septiembre al 25 de octubre,12:00 pm
At the age of seven, thanks to the generosity of the Karnofsky family, whom he worked for in New Orleans, Louis got his salary advanced to purchase his first cornet. His first notes filled his beaten home, where he lived with his mother May Ann and his sister Beatrice “Mama Lucy”. It wasn’t until the age of 11 or 12 when Louis started his musical training, thanks to a music program at the Waif’s Home, a reformatory where he had to stay for almost two years, after shooting a gun in the air celebrating New Year’s day. While he missed his family terribly, music filled him with pride and hope. By the time that Louis returned home, he would become the leader of the marching band, and later on would bring New Orleans jazz tradition to be known globally.