User:PhlipNorr54/Robert Ward Getchell

Robert Ward Getchell, Jr. (June 11, 1916 - July 16, 2002) Trumpeter, Music Educator and Composer Robert Ward Getchell, Jr., was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on June 11, 1916. He was the son of Robert Ward Getchell, Sr., who served on the chemistry faculty of the Iowa State Teachers College from 1909 through 1949. Bob Getchell, Jr., enrolled at the Teachers College for the 1932-1933 school year. He played trumpet with the Richard Sucher's Campus Playboys both locally and on their trip to Europe in the summer of 1935. Bob Getchell displayed special talents in music, drama, and tennis during his years as a student. He played in the Brass Choir, the College Band, the Marching Band, and the Symphony Orchestra. After graduating from the Teachers College in 1937, he studied at the Eastman School of Music.

According to Steven E Hendrickson, trumpet, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, D.C., " "Doc" Getchell taught at Luther College (Decorah, IA) from late 50s to about 1976 and retired to Corpus Christie, Tx. I believe he also attended the University of Iowa. I studied with him from 1969 to 1973. He was a French-style teacher with emphasis on clean playing and a lot of technique using French etude books. He performed on a Selmer K Modified trumpet. His intent on the Practical Studies books was for the beginner and junior high-level player. They are extremely useful and used, universally."

He served in the military during World War II. He married Helen F. Byers. He died on July 16, 2002 at age 86. He had been residing in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas.

Publications: First Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet – Belwin/Alfred (1948)

Second Book of Practical Studies for Cornet and Trumpet – Belwin/Alfred (1948)

First Book of Practical Studies for French Horn – Belwin/Alfred (1948)

Second Book of Practical Studies for Horn – Belwin/Alfred (1948)

First Book of Practical Studies for Tuba – Belwin/Alfred (1955)

Second Book of Practical Studies for Tuba – Belwin/Alfred (1955)

Teacher’s Guide to the Brass Instruments - Selmer (1959)

Section studies for Bb cornets: Ear training and intonation, tone quality, blend and balance, technique - Belwin (1963)

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