GR Trumpet 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 "Compu-Balanced" Trumpet Mouthpieces

With hundreds of standard models, and thousands of custom designs, GR has a mouthpiece to match you, your horn, and your musical needs.

The GR No-Discontinuity design allows for a perfect blend of rim to cup, to throat, to backbore for optimum performance. Crisp articulations, a rich vibrant centered sound, outstanding intonation, easier upper register, and a fatter lower register are just some of the benefits of this design.

GR Mouthpieces are quickly becoming the new "Standard in Sound" in today's major symphony orchestras. GR's are also heard on more and more major recordings, film soundtracks, and in major concert venues the world over. Try a GR Mouthpiece today to feel and hear the difference for yourself.

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