GR Najoom Mouthpieces

Gary graduated University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. Gary studied trumpet with Allen K. Butcher, from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Dennis Najoom, Co-Principal Trumpet with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and Renold O. Schilke to name a few. After college, Gary traveled on the road, backing up big-name acts, arranging, composing, doing copy work and some studio work.

GR as an educator

Gary Radtke has been a High School Band Director, Department Head, as well as, an accomplished composer/arranger. This extensive background is the basis to his series of clinics, “The Scientific Approach To Brass Playing” and “Understanding The Mouthpiece”.

GR’s Technical Background

GR is a journeyman tool maker. He started GR Technologies in 1999 and introduced new tools and new thinking. GR also defined the mouthpiece with mathematical parameters, developed a system for communication, improved design, and developed methods for proper fitting. (GR Playing Tests)

GR "Signature" Trumpet Mouthpieces

Najoom Series Mouthpieces

Dennis Najoom

Najoom "NR" Series Mouthpieces

A collaboration between Dennis Najoom of the Milwaukee Symphony, and Gary Radtke has resulted in a mouthpiece line that has distinct qualities needed for today’s professional. All NR Mouthpieces feature “Natural Response” characteristics.

Natural Response means pure attack, good intonation, evenness throughout all ranges, and beautiful balanced tone qualities.

This new N rim is a flatter rim that has a soft, comfortable feel, but with a definite bite. We also offer the Y rim which is a bit more rounded than the N.

All NR series mouthpieces are available with a cornet shank by special order.

GR Najoom Mouthpieces are only available through Najoom Music Products

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Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he began his trumpet studies at age nine, eventually studying with many of the world’s great trumpet teachers and performers including Robert Nagel, Roger Voisin, Armando Ghitalla, Seymour Rosenfeld, Arnold Jacobs, and Mel Broils.

While attending Hartt College of Music he was awarded a position in the Tanglewood Music Center Fellowship Orchestra for two summers, as well as a position in the Hartford Symphony. After receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance from Hartt, at age 23 he joined the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.

A member of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra for nearly 30 years, Mr. Najoom currently holds the position of Co-principal Trumpet. Throughout his career, he has been active as a soloist, performing with many ensembles and symphony orchestras, including duo performances with Doc Severinson and Marvin Stamm. His recordings include over twenty albums with various ensembles.

Mr. Najoom is currently the Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at both the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee and Wisconsin Lutheran College. He has taught trumpet and/or given master classes at most of the prominent music schools throughout the United States and Canada including among others; Tanglewood Music Center, Manhattan School of Music, Eastman School of Music, University of North Texas.

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