Posts Tagged ‘trumpeters’
Posted by glennled on April 11, 2015
The “Fighting Illini” of the University of Illinois came to Husky Stadium and went home without a victory, losing to the University of Washington Huskies, 44-19, on Cheer Day–the annual football game when high school cheerleaders come from all over the state to participate with the Husky Cheerleaders and Varsity Marching Band in the pre-game and half-time activities. And, of course, the Husky Alumni Band participates, too–and I’m a member! In the half-time show, the Varsity Band commemorated the 50th anniversary of The Beatle’s concert in Seattle.
Below is a gallery of photos, featuring lots of trumpeters, from the game. Louis Figueroa took the field-level shots, and Garry Nakayama took those from the press box. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.
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Cheer Day gathering, pre-game
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The joy of being in Band!
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“All You Need is Love,” The Beatles, 1967
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High school cheerleaders perform on the field at Husky Stadium
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Dr. Brad McDavid, Director of Athletic Bands, University of Washington
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UW Tradition: caps on backwards after a victory!
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Posted in HMBAA - Husky Alumni Band | Tagged: Cheer Day, cheerleaders, concert, Husky Alumni Band, Husky Varsity Marching Band, The Beatles, trumpeters | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on April 9, 2015
It was the first Saturday of September, 2014. This was the first home game of the football season for the University of Washington Huskies and the second game under new Coach Chris Petersen. The opponent was the Eastern Washington University Eagles from Cheney, Washington near Spokane. The Huskies won, 59-52, in a wild shootout.
Below is a gallery of photos. featuring the Husky Varsity Marching Band trumpeters, from the game. I am a member of the Husky Alumni Band. Shots from the pressbox are by Garry Nakayama, and those from field level are by Louis Figueroa. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.
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Dr. Brad McDavid, Director of Athletic Bands, University of Washington
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Mel Poll, tenor, sings National Anthem
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Chris Petersen, UW Husky football coach
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Shaq Thompson, UW, scores against Eastern Washington University Eagles
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Cyler Miles, UW, scores against Eastern Washington University Eagles
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Posted in HMBAA - Husky Alumni Band | Tagged: Coach Chris Pertersen, Dr. Brad McDavid, Husky Alumni Band, Husky Varsity Marching Band, Mel Poll, National Anthem, tenor, trumpeters | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on September 18, 2014
Herald trumpeters open The 2014 Royal Edinburgh Tattoo with a fanfare
When you’re producing one of the best entertainment shows on earth, you need trumpets and a fanfare to get the show started! And so my wife and I noticed as we sat in the stands among thousands in the audience at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, 2014, in Scotland on 11 August. Our whole three-week trip to the UK was organized around our tickets to this event. We simply love bagpipes!
The Tattoo is staged on the Esplanade (parade ground) of the Edinburgh Castle. This year it occurred during Scotland’s “Year of Homecoming, 2014.” The Commonwealth Games and the World Pipe Band Championships were held in Glasgow, and The Ryder Cup (golf) will be held on 26-28 September at the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles in Perthshire. According to the wee bit of Scottish history that I have recently learned, there was a massive diaspora of Scots from the homeland during the mid-18th to late-19th centuries. More Scottish descendants now live abroad than currently live in Scotland itself (population ~5 million). Scots spread throughout the globe, and this year they were invited back home to celebrate their heritage.
The 2014 Tattoo reflects this history of emigration. The program was divided into three major segments: “The Departure,” “The Journey,” and “The Return Home.” Groups from Trinidad and Tabago, Malta, southern Africa, India, Singapore, and New Zealand performed. During “The Journey” segment, the performance by the New Zealanders effectively depicted the intermingling of the two different cultures.
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Herald trumpeters open The 2014 Royal Edinburgh Tattoo with a fanfare
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The Massed Pipes and Drums march onto the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
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iNgobamakhosi Zulu Dance Troupe
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The Tattoo Highland Dancers and The Band of The Royal Regiment of Scotland
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Dancers and The Massed Pipes and Drums
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The Massed Pipes and Drums
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Te Waka Huia and Te Whanau a Apanui and the New Zealand Highland Dancers
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The Massed Military Bands
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The Shetland Fiddlers – Hjaltibonhoga (“Shetland, my spiritual home”)
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“Soldier an’ Sailor Too”
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The Massed Military Bands and Massed Pipes and Drums
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Finale
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The March Out, concluding the Tattoo after the fireworks show
Posted in Ceremonies & Celebrations, Festivals & Competitions, Professional Concerts | Tagged: band, Edinburgh, fanfare, herald trumpeters, pipes and drums, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Scotland, trumpeters, World Pipe Band Championships | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on June 22, 2014
Sarah, Robert, Finn, Glenn Ledbetter, Erik, and Vaughan
Fanfare for the Common Man by Aaron Copland was the featured piece on the program on Sunday, 8 June, when my wife and I hosted our fifth annual trumpet recital in our home in Edmonds. Coincidentally, on 25 May, I played the same powerful, dignified piece with the 13-person, brass and percussion ensemble at Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood (see my post of 18 June 2014).
Copland wrote Fanfare for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 1942, shortly after America entered World War II, and it premiered on income tax day, 12 March 1943. As America built up its war effort, the Vice President of the USA called the 20th century the “Century of the Common Man.” Copland borrowed that phrase to entitle his brass ensemble piece.
Aaron Copland, 1900-1990
At the recital, however, we had only the three trumpet parts—no French horns, trombones, tuba, timpany, tam-tam, or bass drum. And the three trumpeters come from different high schools—one at Bothell, one at Juanita, and one at Inglemoor. Later in the program, each played a solo piece. The Bothell High sophomore played “Aire” by Johann Sebastian Bach. The sophomore at Juanita played “Le Tambourin” by Jean Philippe Rameau. And the Inglemoor High junior played “Etude 1” by Sigmund Hering.
In between Fanfare and the older students’ solos, my fifth grader from Morningside Academy played “Ode to Joy” and “Sawmill Creek.” Next came my seventh grader from Hamilton International Middle School, playing “The Victor” by R.M. Endresen and “Riqui Ran,” a Latin-American folk song arranged by James Curnow.
Recitals give parents, relatives and friends proof that private lessons work in helping build musicianship and character.
Various photos were taken by Ping Qian, Leslie Lowell, Nancy MacDonald and Glenn Ledbetter. Please click on any photo to enlarge it.
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The enthusiastic, proud audience
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More of the proud, enthusiastic audience
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Warm-ups downstairs–Finn and Vaughan
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Warm-ups in the rec room–Erik and Robert
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Warm-ups down in the rec room–Sarah and Robert
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Waiting during the welcoming
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Opening performance–“Fanfare for the Common Man,” Copland
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“Fanfare for the Common Man”
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High schoolers play Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man”
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Finn
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Dr. Sean Stitham
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Finn
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Erik
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Sarah
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Vaughan
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Robert
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Five-Star Trumpeters–Sarah, Robert, Finn, Erik, and Vaughan
Posted in Musical Events at Home | Tagged: Aaron Copland, Alderwood Community Church, brass, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, ensemble, Fanfare for the Common Man, Jean Philippe Rameau, Johnann Sebastian Bach, lessons, Sigmund Hering, trumpet, trumpeters | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on June 21, 2014
On 5 June, the Choral and Instrumental Music Department of Inglemoor High School in Kenmore presented “Pops 2014,” its Grand Finale Concert of the school year, at the nearby Northshore Baptist Church in Kirkland. It was a splendid, fun concert, played to a full house of parents, relatives, and friends. Ted Christensen is Director of Bands, and Jim Rice is Director of the Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band. Both are members of the Hall of Fame of the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) and Northwest Bandmasters Association. Teresa (Terry) Sullivan is Choir Director and Music Department Chair. This spring, I was the coach of the trumpeters in the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.
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IHS Jazz Ensemble, as concert audience arrives
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Chris Dymek, Flugelhorn Soloist, “I Remember Clifford”
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Chris Dymek
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Jim Rice, IHS Jazz Ensemble Director
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IHS Jazz Ensemble, with Orchestra seated behind and audience members at tables
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Ted Christensen conducts IHS Orchestra, “West Side Story”
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Student Guest Conductor, IHS Orchestra, “Molly On the Shore”
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Ted Christensen, IHS Director of Bands and NSD Music Coordinator
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Jim Rice, IHS Orchestra Director, conducts “Fiddler’s Fury”
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Jim Rice receives gift
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Gifts
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IHS Symphonic Band
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Jim Rice conducts IHS Symphonic Band, “The Eighties (A Decade of Hits)”
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IHS Wind Ensemble, Pops 2014 Concert, Ted Christensen conducting “Buglers Holiday”
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Daniel Briggs, Paul-Henry Flynn, and Chris Dymek play “Buglers Holiday” by Leroy Anderson
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Ted Christensen receives gift
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Concert Choir, under direction of Teresa Sullivan, IHS Choir Director and Music Department Chair
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IHS Bella Voci
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IHS Chamber Choir, Men’s Group, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”
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Terry Sullivan, IHS Choir Director, presents the full Chamber Choir
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IHS Combined Choirs sing “Jump”
Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, band, Bugler's Holiday, Inglemoor High School, Jim Rice, Leroy Anderson, Northwest Bandmasters Association, symphonic, Ted Christensen, Teresa (Terry) Sullivan, trumpet, trumpeters, Washington Music Educators Association, wind ensemble, WMEA | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on June 20, 2014
Shawn McGinn, Director of Instrumental Music, Skyview Jr. High School, Bothell, WA
For the first time, on 28 May, the first- and second-year elementary bands of Skyview Jr. High School got to perform a concert on the big stage at Northshore Performance Art Center (NPAC) on the Bothell High School campus. Mr. Shawn McGinn is Director of Instrumental Music at Skyview.
The concert began with the first-year band playing a piece in four movements: “Alpha Overture,” “Rock-It,” “Yuki,” and “The Bingo Polka,” arranged by Jack Bullock. They concluded with “Apollo Fanfare” by Robert W. Smith.
Next came the second-year band playing three pieces: “Mystic Dance” by Michael Sweeney; “Let It Go,” by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, arranged by Jems Kazik; and “William Tell Overture,” by Giocchino Rossini, arranged by Andrew Balent.
The first-year band is comprised mostly of fifth graders from Crystal Springs, Fernwood, and Canyon Creek Elementary Schools. The second-year band members are mostly sixth graders from the same schools. There are 20 trumpeters in the first-year band and four in the second-year band.
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1st-Year Elementary Band, Skyview JHS, at NPAC, Bothell
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2nd-Year Elementary Band, Skyview JHS, at NPAC, Bothell
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Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: band, Bothell, Let It Go, Northshore Performing Arts Center, NPAC, Shawn McGinn, Skyview Jr. High School, trumpeters, William Tell Overture | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on June 1, 2014
On 31 January 2014, as a para-professional, I taught my first music classes at Inglemoor High School. Several trumpet ensembles from two IHS bands, the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, were in the final week of practice for the regional competition to be held on Saturday, 8 February. Winners advanced to the state competition.
On my first day, I critiqued their practice sessions, and for the remainder of this school year, I will continue to teach their sectional sessions. I work with the Symphonic Band trumpeters (8) on Mondays and the Wind Ensemble trumpeters (7) on Fridays. Mr. Ted Christensen is IHS Band Director and Northshore School District Music Coordinator. He conducts the Wind Ensemble. Mr. Jim Rice is Director of the IHS Orchestra, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band.
Posted in Inglemoor High School, Student Competitions, Honors & Awards | Tagged: band, Christensen, Inglemoor High School, jazz, orchestra, Rice, sectionals, trumpet, trumpeters, wind ensemble | Leave a Comment »
Posted by glennled on May 28, 2014
On 6 November 2013, at his home, my 21st trumpet student had his first lesson with me. He’s a fifth grader who recently turned 11 years old. He attends the Morningside Academy, a private, non-profit school founded in 1980. It’s located in Seattle and has a typical enrollment of 70-100 students. However, the school has no music program. His parents play the piano and flute, so they encouraged him to choose an instrument, too. Like most of us trumpeters, he likes the strong sound of the trumpet.
For our instruction book, we’re using “Standard of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson–the same book used by my brass students in the 5th and 6th grade elementary school bands which meet for practice at Skyview Jr. High School in Bothell. The plan is to have him ready to transition into band classes once he transfers into a school that offers music instruction. Meanwhile, he’s memorized “Happy Birthday” and plays it for his family members on their birthdays.
Posted in New Students - Intro Posts | Tagged: band, brass, Bruce Pearson, lesson, Morningstar Academy, music, Standard of Excellence, trumpet, trumpeters | 2 Comments »
Posted by glennled on June 4, 2013
Concert Band, Juanita High School
Two of my trumpet students—one current, one past—played in the “Final Concert” of the school year at Juanita High School in Kirkland on 29 May—so I simply had to go! And, as always, I’m very glad I did. One student is in the Concert Band (for freshmen), and the other is in the Symphonic Band (for sophomores). Both bands, plus the Wind Symphony (for juniors and seniors) and the Jazz Band, are under the very capable direction of Mariko Lane. Also on the program were the Concert Choir (all girls) and the Concert Choir (co-ed), directed by Lehua Pischke.
The Jazz Band opened the concert with “Big Swing Face,” followed by “Little Brown Jug” and “The Elks Parade.” The next band was the 46-member Concert Band, playing a “Symphonic Suite from the ‘Lord of the Rings’.” After that, the Symphonic Band (42 members) played a medley from “The Phantom of the Opera.” And finally, the Wind Symphony (40 members) played a “Star Wars Medley.”
Symphonic Band, Juanita High School
The music was challenging for the musicians and entertaining for the audience. It was evident that Ms. Lane is well-loved by her musicians, who follow her direction with precision. The balance of the instrumental sections was very impressive—for example, she kept the power of the brass in check, and the blending of the instruments was very pleasant. Also, she chose arrangements that featured solos by several of her best musicians.
The Jazz Choir sang a “Swing Around Suite” which included “A Tisket, A Tasket,” “God Bless the Child,” and “How High the Moon.” The Concert Choir sang “The Lion King: The Broadway Medley,” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
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Jazz Band
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Mariko Lane listens to Jazz Band
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Trumpet Section, Jazz Band
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Trumpet Solo
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Hats – “Little Brown Jug”
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Trumpet Solo
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Jazz Choir, Lehua Pischke, Conductor
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Jazz Choir with Lehua Pischke on piano
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Mariko Lane introduces the Concert Band
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The Four Trumpeters, Concert Band
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Sarah D., trumpeter
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Symphonic Band
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Symphonic Band
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5 of 7 trumpeters, Symphonic Band
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2 of 7 trumpeters, Symphonic Band
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Trumpet solo
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Aaron G. (center), trumpeter
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Aaron G. (right), trumpeter
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Concert Choir, Lehua Pischke at piano
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Seniors’ Farewell
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Wind Symphony
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Wind Symphony
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Wind Symphony
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Trumpet Section, Wind Symphony
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Tuba, Wind Symphony
Posted in School Concerts | Tagged: Juanita High School, Kirkland, Lehua Pischke, Little Brown Jug, Lord of the Rings, Mariko Lane, Star Wars Medley, The Phantom of the Opera, trumpet, trumpeters | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Festivals & Competitions | Tagged: Brian Chin, Chad McCullough, improvisation, jazz, Kennelly Keys Music, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, NW Trumpet Arts Festival, Peter Bond, Seattle Pacific University, SPU, Tacoma Symphony Orchestra, trumpet, trumpeters, Yamaha Corporation | 2 Comments »
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