Comeback Player Questions

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I received this message this past week and because of the house full of family I am a little behind on my posts. I would like to thank this gentleman for his questions and due to the fact that many have indicated that they were also “comeback” players, I thought I would share with you my thoughts on this big move. As always, my comments are in BOLD type and our reader’s comments are in regular type. Went social security in 2010, and part time on my job. Within a couple months, decided it was time to get back to…

You Raise Me Up – Trumpet Ensemble

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  From time to time we have readers send in recordings of our music and this young man was kind enough to take the time to prepare our arrangement of “You Raised Me Up”. We would like to thank Javed for his recording and it looks as if we have a very talented and industrious young trumpet player out there. From Javed; Arranged by Branson Trumpet Ensemble – Chidester Played & Recorded by Javed Hassan This is me messing with my webcam and trying to get 4 vids at once. not good quality, I know, But the music was ok…

Grand Reopening a Success !

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  Trumpet Ensemble Music Celebrates 2021  We would like to thank our supporters for visiting our new and improved  Trumpet Ensemble Music site. From the time we reopened on January 8th till this morning, we have sent out over 500 orders to our  visitors from 83 different countries. “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

Why Were the Early Brass Quintets Important in the Spread of Quality Brass Chamber Music? Part 1

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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…

When I Grow Up I Want To Play Like Bobby Shew

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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 

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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

Musicians Fight Against The Wuhan Virus- Part 3

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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…