Warmup for a Quick “Burn”
When speaking of a “burn” we are talking about the warming sensation in our embouchure muscles which happens when we start to overdo work on our lips. Knowing when to stop when experiencing a burn is very important for overdoing can lead to damage to your lip. This exercise makes…
4th of July Trumpet Arrangements
Below are trumpet arrangements which you may be able to use for your Fourth of July celebration…. God Bless the USA- Trumpet Solo/Duet or Trio America the Beautiful & God Bless America- Trumpet Duet 5 Easy Patriotic Songs- Trumpet Trio Three Days Till Freedom – Day 1(Servitude) for Trumpet Sextet…
What Value Does A Trumpet Choir Offer- Part 3 “Trumpet Choirs at the Professional Level”
Some may ask “are there any trumpet choirs at the professional level”? Not many…… The most important trumpet choir that I have had any contact with is not even a trumpet choir any more. I’m speaking of one of my favorite brass ensembles of all time and was/is the Kings…
What Value Does A Trumpet Choir Offer- Part 2 “Trumpet choirs at the College/University level”
For thirty years, I taught at the University of Northern Iowa in various capacities. When I started my tenure there, we had established a very active Brass Quintet which toured all of Iowa playing concerts and giving clinics nearly every Friday during the school year. One such year, we logged…
What Value Does A Trumpet Choir Offer- Part 1 “Trumpet choirs at the high school level”
To many casual observers, the importance of a regularly rehearsing and performing trumpet choir may seem questionable. And for that reason, I felt compelled to defend my campaign for the value of such an ensemble. The average high school band may have between six to sixteen trumpets in their ensemble…
Victor Haskins Revisited, again and again and again
From time to time I enjoy checking back with musicians who I think will be a moving force in the trumpet world; and this is my fourth visit back to our good friend Mr. Victor Haskins. These repeated visits began back in 2012 when I first ran across one of…
Welcome To The Brave New World Of Jazz Improvisation
As technology continues to advance, long time problems seem to disappear. Check out …… irealpro.com In the beginning, we had to call up some friends in order to practice the art of improvisation. Then we were privileged to the Jamey Aebersold series of “LPs”. Soon the digital age took over…
Please Welcome Our Friends In The Trumpet Ensemble From The Villages in Florida !
As we continue to feature trumpet ensembles around the country, we would like to introduce you to an active ensemble at The Villages in Florida. We would like to thank our good friend and exceptional trumpet player Mr. Corky Maschinot for the following information about his friends and the Villages…
Give A Warm Welcome To Our Good Friends In The San Luis Obispo County Trumpet Alliance
As you all know, trumpet ensemble music has been at the top of my list since my first trumpet ensemble arrangement went on line on August 6th, 2013. This interest and love for good trumpet material is just as rewarding and important to me today as it was that first…