from Left to Right: Jason Bergman, Alex Fioto, Scott Copeland, Eric Aubier, Dan Nesbitt, Bill Campbell

From May 25-30, 2009, the University of Michigan International Trumpet Institute was held at L’Abbaye de Pontlevoy in Pontlevoy, France. Bill Campbell, Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Michigan, served as director and coordinator of the week long institute which focused on French and American music written for the trumpet. Four students from the University of Michigan participated in the institute - Jason Bergman (DMA Candidate), Scott Copeland (Senior), Alex Fioto (Senior), and Dan Nesbitt (Senior). During the week, Professor Campbell and the institute participants performed five recitals, including a culminating trumpet ensemble concert.

In addition, noted French soloist and teacher, Eric Aubier, provided a master class during the week. His class focused on many stylistic issues present in French works such as Jolivet Concertino and Concerto no. 2, Honegger’s Intrada, and Bozza’s Caprice no. 2, all performed during the master class and in concert.