Six Student Trumpeters Solo at 2013 Northwest Trumpet Arts Festival at SPU
Posted by glennled on March 6, 2013
Cole, a junior at Edmonds-Woodway High School, plays with Peter Bond of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York
Yes, the evening concert at the fourth annual NW Trumpet Arts Festival on 3 March at Seattle Pacific University (SPU) featured five highly accomplished, professional trumpeters, headed by Peter Bond of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York and Dr. Brian Chin of SPU and the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra.
But I went to the festival to hear the kids play. The afternoon program consisted of two Master’s Classes and a Student Concert. Peter Bond taught the class on “Practicing Fundamentals,” and Chad McCullough taught the one on “Practicing Jazz Improvisation.” There were almost 50 people at these sessions. Dr. Chin emceed the event, sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation, Kennelly Keys Music, and SPU.
The Student Concert gave six trumpet students the golden opportunity to play, with piano accompaniment, in a non-competitive environment for their peers, the five professional artists, and an appreciative public audience. All the students played very challenging music. They received written feedback from the professional trumpet artists and a classy festival T-shirt. What a special event this is! As it continues to grow, the festival aims to draw at least 100 people.
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- Allison, freshman, SPU, Seattle
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- Peter Bond, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, New York
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- Aaron & Peter Bond
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- Peter Bond emphasizes a point to Cole about practicing fundamentals
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- Chad McCullough, jazz trumpeter
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- Carter, senior, Shorecrest High School, Shoreline
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- John, junior, Roosevelt High School, Seattle
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- Brandon, a graduate of Central Washington University, Ellensburg
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- Michaela, senior, Meadowdale High School, Lynnwood
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- Aaron, junior, Kamiak High School, Mukilteo
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- SPU Campus, Main Entrance
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- McKinley Hall, E.E. Bach Theater, site of 2013 NW Trumpet Arts Festival
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James Owen said
Glenn, I received this new post this morning. The pictures look great and the music was good, too, I’m sure. Hope this new post will bring more students your way….Jo Anne
glennled said
Hi, Jo Anne – thanks for your kind, encouraging words! Hope you enjoy future posts as much or more….Glenn