CAS CONNECT 2018

hard, but we wouldn’t succeed like this without his instruction and tutelage.” Nusser is a first-year master’s student. The native of Winston- Salem, North Carolina, previously competed at the National Trumpet Competition during his sophomore year at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. “It’s so much fun to show everybody what we’ve worked on,” Nusser said. “It’s great to see all of our hard work pay off.” Solowoman Tetzloff is the only female member of the trumpet studio. For the second year in a row, she won a scholarship to attend the International Trumpet Guild Conference through a competitive recording process. “Being in the trumpet ensemble is a really good experience,” Tetzloff said. “We learn so much about interacting with each other as musicians and as people. We learn how to work as a team and get through adversity, and really unite around the common goal of making meaningful music.” Daigle said the trumpet studio spends so much time together that they naturally become good friends. “We all have the same goal in mind, so it’s easy for us to be on the same page and get things done when we need to,” Daigle said. “And we have a good time doing it.” Herron agreed, but added they also knewwhen to be serious and how to succeed as a team rather than seeking individual goals. “If anyone came in with any sort of ego or pride, that would inhibit the success of the team,” Herron said. “The seven of us working together as a cohesive unit with the same goals, the same motivation and the same intentions is what creates something special.” Tuttle reflected on a discussion the group had early in the year about how they wanted to have fun even as they worked hard toward serious goals. “We rehearse intensely throughout the semester, so we definitely don’t want to hate each other by the end of it,” Tuttle said. “There have been years where a few of the people didn’t get along, and the group didn’t win. If you don’t like each other, performing at a high level and being expressive with what you do is just not going to happen.” Stout said a group that isn’t close loses something “from the moments you create with the music.” Professor’s credit He added, “Dr. Gardner has created a program that is fun and inclusive but pushes you pretty hard. It motivates you to think about your own musicianship, which is the biggest reason I came here. I am now playing beyond what I thought I could do.” Gardner deflects credit, noting he can only provide opportunities and information to the students. “It’s really up to them to be hungry, to be determined, to set goals and to achieve those goals,” Gardner said. “Watching them figure out how to succeed, and being a part of that, is why I do what I do.” He added, “These students get a really diverse education. They learn how to play the trumpet well, how to be great musicians, how to play in ensembles. I’m always looking toward how I can help them build their résumés and place them in great jobs.” The experience of an OSU trumpet student will soon include practicing and performing in two new facilities: the Michael and Anne Greenwood School of Music facility and TheMcKnight Center for the Performing Arts. “We have this incredibly special product, but it’s a bit of a hidden gem,” Gardner said. “We’re hoping these buildings will launch us into a whole new light.” OSU COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SC I ENCES 31