What We Should Have Learned from the Wuhan Virus

“If you still believe that it did not originate in the Wuhan Lab in China, you need not read any further for I have posted this to the more enlightened population of our country”. The set back that we have experienced recently makes one wonder if anything good has come out of it. When considering the fact that thousands have lost their lives, commerce has suffered tremendously and the education of our children will never catch up to their full potential, little good comes to mind. Out of the worst scenario, can come good things if you search for them…

Breaking News!

From April 1st until the end of April 30th, Trumpet Ensemble Music is offering a 10% discount on all of its “Trumpet Choir”music. This includes over 90 arrangements/transcriptions from its vast collection of Trumpet Choir offerings. Included in this discount are arrangements/transcriptions from the following genres- Christmas Classical Dixieland Easter Fanfares Jazz Latin Marches Patriotic Religious Now is the time to fill your library with these great arrangements/transcriptions for your next concert season.

THE 2022-2023BRASS AUDITIONS KING’S

“We just got this announcement from Tim Zimmerman and The Kings Brass. If you have not been to one of their concerts, you are missing one of the best brass ensembles on the planet. The Kings Brass was one of the reasons I decided many years ago to form and contribute to the Trumpet Choir movement”. _________________________________________________________ Opening for Two Trumpets, One Tenor Trombone & One Tuba The King’s Brass — three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, keyboards and percussion — “the best in brass.” From New York to San Diego, from Chicago to Florida, from Washington, DC to Alabama…

I’m Finally Satisfied After Several Decades!

One of my all-time goals was to make a brass ensemble arrangement/transcription sound as impressive as a string ensemble. In my opinion, it was accomplished with this work by G.F. Handel. We all would (should) admit that there is nothing as rich and warm as a string ensemble and to expect brass instruments to even come close to this wonderful sound would be impossible. As you listen to my recording, realize that even though I am satisfied with the results, there is still room for improvement. You might wonder why I am so excited about this combination of instruments and…