We would like to thank our friends at TRUMPETBOARDS.COM for sharing this wonderful documentary on one of the lesser know but highly influential lead players of our time.
the University of Northern Iowa Faculty Brass Quintet Until the formation and concertizing of Brass Quintets in the 1950s, most brass performers could only be heard as part of an Orchestra / Band or Jazz ensemble. All this changed when Mr. Robert Negal decided to form a quartet known as the New York Brass Quintet. It was through his, and his colleagues efforts, that brass musicians gain their rightful position in the Chamber Music world. In the following series of posts, I will share with my readers a short history of these dedicated musicians as they blazed their way to…
That is a strange statement coming from a nearly eighty years old trumpet player, but that is how I would have liked to have played. Bobby has had a tremendous impact on the trumpet world, not only because of his beautiful sound, range and very gifted improvisational skills, but his contribution to trumpet education and equipment advances have also been important. Before I continue with his many accolades, let me first tell you of the first time I met this giant of the horn. I first met Mr. Shew when I picked him up at a high school in the…
Trumpet Ensemble Music Celebrates 2021 With A Total Makeover After nearly eight years serving the musical needs of our patrons, we have recently updated our site in order to better serve our followers. Recent improvements include- 10 easy to locate styles from Jazz to Classical Expanded instrumentation combinations Larger Free Music section More user-friendly features Improved security “New” Solo/Ensemble Music section trumpetensemblemusic.com “You are invited to visit our new and improved store and we will continue to offer the best material at the most reasonable prices” Same name/Improved service
Here is one of our most recent “driveway” concerts here at the Robson Ranch in Denton, Texas.
The newest instrumental ensemble at Robson Ranch, Denton Texas is “The Jazz Notes”. This ensemble plays all forms of jazz, including Dixieland which is featured here as they rehearse for an up coming driveway concerts.
Trumpet Hacks of the Central Coast of California “Who are we? The trumpet hacks is comprised of four players. We are current or former members of the San Luis Obispo Trumpet Alliance, a 16 member trumpet group co-directed by Warren Balfour and Lyle Stubson. If you are not familiar with the Central Coast, we are near Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach, CA. As everyone knows, the COVID-19 virus has diminished all activities of various groups, not to mention businesses and schools. Back in April, 2020, two of my friends, Mitch Latting and David Johns, (members of the Trumpet Alliance) suggested…
Robson Ranch Rhythm and Roots Ramblers is a traditional Bluegrass/Country band that performs from driveway to driveway around the Robson Ranch (Denton, Texas) community bringing songs, stories and fun to our friends and neighbors. Charlotte Ivy (the groups leader) along with Rachel Yeatts, Larry McCarley, Bruce Chidester, Michael Weaver and Chris Corbitt have found a way during this time of social restrictions to continue sharing their music with others! We would love to play for you, your friends and your neighbors. All we need is good weather, shade and a big driveway!
With all the discussion centered around the steps being taken to curb this terribly pandemic, few words are being shared about the legions of musicians who have taken upon themselves to help in this cause. I’m speaking of the many (actual numbers unknown) who are giving free concerts so that our friends and neighbors can enjoy some relief from the constant bad news spread hourly by the medial. Many have decided to give from their abilities to entertain with live music. I have never seen such an outpouring of generosity from so many fellow musicians. In this and the following…
To my readers, this might come as a surprise for I have played this humbling instrument from my fourth grade days till now. You may ask why I have decided to forgo the trumpet and this is the purpose of this Blog. My decision to change comes from several different reasons and I will share with you those reasons. 1.Due to my heart attack several years ago, I was not able to get back my full vital capacity of air which, as we all know is important to a wind player. The large and even the Medium large horns which…