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Let Me Introduce You To My New Trumpet Coach- Mr. Nick Drozdoff
Some readers may find this statement strange due to the fact that I am 80 years old and hosting a popular trumpet blog. At this age, shouldn’t I know enough about playing the horn to be self-sustaining in my approach to the instrument? Many would find this assumption plausible but…
This Month’s New Arrangements/Transcriptions to https://trumpetensemblemusic.com/
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year- Brass Quintet (Tpts. 1,2, Ho – Trumpet Ensemble Music Jingle Bell Rock- Brass Quintet (Tpts. 1,2, Horn in F, Tbn., Tuba) – Trumpet Ensemble Music Flute Sonata in A major/Vivace- Trumpet Trio w/Bass – Trumpet Ensemble Music Jesus Paid it All- Trumpet…
The Great American Shoot Out (Part 3)- Solo Flute vs. Trumpet Trio & Double Bass
Transforming a Baroque Flute solo to a Trumpet Ensemble was a real challenge. It began as a Trumpet Duet but quickly changed to a trio primarily because of the constant playing which gave the advantage to the flute over the Trumpet. The next hurdle was to musically divide the three…
75th Anniversary of Jazz at University of North Texas- And We Were There
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…
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/