The Flight of the Bumble Bee

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  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/

Are Universities a Thing of the Past? Part 2

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After posting “Are Universities a Thing of the Past?”, I have come across a few interesting changes in the subject sent to me which I would like to share with you on this subject. Two very important changes have been made since my departure at our university which might be of…

Just How Observant Are You?

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Let me give you a little test to see how observant you really are. DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO! DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO! DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO! DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN THE VIDEO!…

Three Steps To a Perfect Performance- Revisited

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My previous posts related to “Three Steps to a Perfect Performance” delt with Material, Preparation and Confidence. Selection of Material- Grade A- My selection of Mozart’s “Concerto for Flute In G”- 1st mvt. was slightly beyond my current ability to do a perfect performance. This experience was good for improving…

$1.00 off each of these newly posted Jazz Trumpet Quartets

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Discount  applies to only the following- A Foggy Day in London Town A Foggy Day in London Town- Trumpet Quartet – Trumpet Ensemble Music A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square A Nightingale Sang In Berkley Square-Trumpet Quartet w/Cello (Bass) – Trumpet Ensemble Music I’m Beginning to See the Light I’m…

Something Different

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Jokes, Jokes, Jokes and more Jokes by David Edin April 18, 2021 A few weeks back, we featured the A Prairie Home Companion Joke Show. . . it is a 2 hour laugh fest featuring jokes that were submitted by fans on our website.  We hope you enjoyed the rebroadcast and…

Eleven Suggestions When Rehearsing With Your Accompanist- (Reprinted from January 3, 2013)

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This may seem to be an off subject for a trumpet blog but I felt the need to voice my thoughts on the subject. Here are a few truths about the services offered be our fair accompanists when preparing for a concert or recital. Undisputable truths: Accompanists- • play way…

Are Universities a Thing of the Past?

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This may be strange to hear this from a retired University Professor but just as fashions and musical styles change with time, so does the importance of advanced education. Decades ago, it was imperative to frequent the hallowed halls of the learned institutions for at that time it was a…

Trumpet Concerto in C by Tomaso Albinoni is Now Available as a Trumpet Quintet

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Most Trumpet players will recognize this well-known piece originally written as a Trumpet Solo with Keyboard accompaniment but now it is available as a standalone Trumpet Quintet featuring Two Trumpets. After you have listened to this arrangement, let me know what you think of this conversion. Concerto in C- Solo…

Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble Goes to School

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I would like to thank our friends in the Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble for including two of my arrangements in their past concert. From a composer/arranger’s standpoint, nothing can be more rewarding than to have such a talented ensemble perform one’s piece with such high level of musicianship. I would especially…