Being with my kids at jazz festivals is nothing new for the Chidester family. All three of our children have been involved with jazz their whole lives. Each has competed in high school as well as college and most of my life has been spent directing ensembles on stage and…
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Another Great American Shoot Out- Vocal Ensemble vs. Trumpet Choir and Bass
This was a very challenging project for most of the charm in the vocal score hinges on the text rather than the rhythms and pitches. I do feel that we were able to come close to the original even facing this obvious advantage for the singers. Now check it…
Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You All
Thanks to our friends in the Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble
Our thanks go out to our friends in the Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble for their continued support in choosing our arrangements to perform. If you have not listened to them before, treat yourself to other fine performances on YouTube. And here is another from the same concert. Be sure to check…
The Great American Shoot Out- String Quartet vs. Brass Quartet
This is not the first time that the two ensembles have been compared, but it might be the first time that the characteristics of the two have been discussed in full. I expect a large amount of input on this subject so read carefully with an open mind and feel…
The Flight of the Bumble Bee
Here’s another recording of one of our charts sent to us from our good friend gospeljohn001 He writes; A great arrangement by Chidester You can purchase his work here: http://www.trumpetensemblemusic.com/flight-of-the-bumblebee/
Are Universities a Thing of the Past? Part 2
After posting “Are Universities a Thing of the Past?”, I have come across a few interesting changes in the subject sent to me which I would like to share with you on this subject. Two very important changes have been made since my departure at our university which might be of…
Just How Observant Are You?
Let me give you a little test to see how observant you really are. DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO! DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO! DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO! DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO!…
Three Steps To a Perfect Performance- Revisited
My previous posts related to “Three Steps to a Perfect Performance” delt with Material, Preparation and Confidence. Selection of Material- Grade A- My selection of Mozart’s “Concerto for Flute In G”- 1st mvt. was slightly beyond my current ability to do a perfect performance. This experience was good for improving…
$1.00 off each of these newly posted Jazz Trumpet Quartets
Discount applies to only the following- A Foggy Day in London Town A Foggy Day in London Town- Trumpet Quartet – Trumpet Ensemble Music A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square-Trumpet Quartet w/Cello (Bass) – Trumpet Ensemble Music I’m Beginning to See the Light I’m…