Trumpet
at
Truman State University
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Truman offers trumpet students a wealth of ensemble experiences including two wind symphonies, a concert band, marching band, symphony orchestra, three large jazz ensembles, brass choir, brass quintets, and jazz combos. Participation is based on audition and open to both music majors and non-majors.
The
Truman Trumpet Ensemble is a premiere performing group that has appeared twice
on the International Trumpet Guild Conference and at the Florida Trumpet
Festival on the campus of Florida State University. Dr. Jones served as director
of the trumpet ensembles at the Eastman School of Music and the University of
North Texas prior to coming to Truman. This group premieres new works by
contemporary composers and allows trumpet students to play individualized parts
in a variety of styles. The rehearsals grow out of the weekly trumpet solo class
that also includes seminars on performance anxiety, trumpet techniques, musical
expression, and lots of chances to play for each other.
Each year, Truman students work with guest artists who are leaders in the music profession, both in classical and jazz performance. These guests perform with Truman students, offer masterclasses and many opportunities for discussion and sharing of musical ideas. Past guest trumpet artists have included:
Philip
Smith, Principal Trumpet of the New York Philharmonic
Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer, Northwestern University
Eric Ewazen, Composer, Juilliard School
Randy Brecker, Jazz Recording Artist
Tage Larsen, Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Jon Faddis, Lead and Jazz Recording Artist
Clay Jenkins, Eastman School of Music, Jazz Artist
Raymond Mase, New York Classical Artists
The Summit Brass Ensemble
Tim Hagans, Jazz Recording Artist
Leonard Candelaria, Trumpet Professor, University of North Texas
And many others
For information on the trumpet studio at Truman State University, contact:
Dr.
Gregory Jones
Professor of Music, Trumpet
Truman State University
(660) 785-4423
grjones@truman.edu