WHY LEARN MUSIC

Playing a music instrument is very beneficial to children. Join us on Saturdays at the OSAM MUSIC CHILDREN ORCHESTRA CLUB.

Playing in our Band and Orchestra

1.     Increases the capacity of your memory 

2.     Refines your time management and organizational skills

3.     Boosts your team skills

4.     Teaches you perseverance

5.     Enhances your coordination

6.     Betters your mathematical ability

7.     Improves your reading and comprehension skills

8.     Increases your responsibility

9.     Exposes you to cultural history
10.  Sharpens your cncentration

11.  Fosters your self-expression and relives stress

12.  Creates a sense of achievement

13.  Promotes your social skills

14.  Boosts your listening skills

15.  Teaches you discipline

16.  Elevates your performance skills and reduces stage fright 

17.  Enhances your respiratory system

18.  Promotes happiness in your life and those around you

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Marvelous Drum Solo take 1

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Farewell March by Omole Abayomi

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Promise Learning to play the Entertainer by Scott Joplin

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Chiamaka Dance with my Father again

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Yes, we can be LOUD and soft.

The first thing we realize as young trumpeters is: We can play loud, louder than anybody else in the band except the drummer. This is not surprising because Joshua’s trumpets (Shofar) were blown loud at the battle of Jericho .The book of psalms also said ‘with trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful NOISE before the Lord, the King.

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UNCOMMON FACTS ABOUT THE TRUMPET

Here are some facts about the trumpet that you may not know:

1. A trumpet may seem short and compact when compared to larger brass instruments, such as the trombone, but this small instrument contains roughly 6 1/2 feet of tubing. That’s taller than the average human being, yet the instrument can fit comfortably in your hands.


2. Trumpets are known for being used in bands and orchestras, but they also have a military component. Armies dating back to medieval times have used the trumpet as a signal device because of its loud, rich tone that can be heard over long distances.


3. The trumpet has been around since 1,500 BC. There is even artwork by civilizations dating back to 300 BC that showcase the trumpet.


4. The early precursors to the trumpet, cornetto and natural trumpet, didn’t have valves or keys.


5. Trumpets come in several varieties that are built to play in different musical keys. Some examples are B-flat, F, D, E, G and C.


6. The trumpet has a cylindrical bore. This means that the diameter of it’s tubing remains consistent throughout the length of the tubing (except for the bell flare). This is what gives the trumpet it’s characteristic, vibrant and focused sound.


7. Modern trumpets are made from brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc, but the earliest trumpets were made out of many different materials, including conch shells and wood.


8. Other variations on the trumpet family include the cornet and flugelhorn. These instruments are more mellow due to their conical bore. The tubing diameter of these instruments gradually gets larger towards the end of the instrument.


9. The trumpet may only have three valves, but you can actually play 45 distinct notes by manipulating those valves.


10. Bass trumpet is usually played by trombonists.


Hope you learnt something, i will post something short about playing techniques soon.


Thank you.

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Trumpeting is as old as dust

Trumpeting is as old as dust, but it was not until Haydn wrote his concerto in 1796 that the trumpet began to come into its own..... do i have a witness in the house?

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Musician

You are wonderfully made, check this out.

The person who slew Goliath was a musician.

The person who killed a lion was a musician.

The person who killed a bear was a musician.

The person who did not lose a single war was a musician.

The person who drove out an evil spirit from a king was a musician.

The one who returned the ark carrying the very presence of God to Israel was a musician.

The one whose thoughts we have sung for generations was a musician

The person who Peter, Paul and other generals of our faith, as well as our Lord Jesus Christ, quoted was a musician

The person who kept a great prophet of God and a city standing until he came was a musician

The one who was father to the wisest man ever, was a musician

The one who has a whole city named after him was a musician.

The one who took 400 men from obscurity to become might men was a musician.

The one who ruled Israel, becoming one of the greatest, if not the greatest king ever, was a musician

The only person referred to as a Man after God's heart was a musician.

The person also called the father of our Lord Jesus Christ was a musician.

The person who's throne is established forever was a musician.

The one whose keys can shut and open doors without any opposition was a musician.
DAVID !!! The great musician of Israel.

I hope you now realize how powerful you are ????

God bless you and keep playing and singing to his glory.

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The Trumpet trumpets

The Trumpet trumpets.A trombone does not trombone, a violin does not violin.We control the wind.I am proud to be a trumpeter.

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