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Woodbury, MN
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A beautiful day greeted the hour-long event attended by well over 100 people. The program featured dignified military-centered traditions including TCTE's performances of patriotic songs, Echo Taps, and a collage of the theme songs of each branch of the US military.
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THE TWIN CITIES TRUMPET ENSEMBLE was again well represented as twelve of TCTE-affiliated trumpeters around the area played Taps at 3:00 pm on Memorial Day. Thank you trumpeters!
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2025 Spring Concert Series
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Sunday, May 18, 2025
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble in Concert. Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka, MN. CLOSE TO 100 were in the audience at Zion Lutheran Church in Anoka to hear the TCTE play through its eclectic repertoire. They proved themselves to be a very appreciative crowd. Director James Olcott said, "It was a strong and fun afternoon." "The musical prowess within the ensemble continues to rise, and I am really looking forward to our Como Concert coming up in July." |
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THE FOURTH ANNUAL holiday concert with the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble and organist Bill Chouinard played popular and traditional holiday favorites at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI on December 20, and 21, 2024.
The performance, was moderated by Michael Barone, the host and senior executive producer of American Public Media's Pipedreams. The event was sponsored by the Phipps Center for the Arts and Edward Jones Financial Advisors.
The performance, was moderated by Michael Barone, the host and senior executive producer of American Public Media's Pipedreams. The event was sponsored by the Phipps Center for the Arts and Edward Jones Financial Advisors.
November 23, 2024 Concert in Stillwater a success!
Zephyr Theatre sponsored the TCTE at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater. The concert was extremely well received with the second half featuring Christmas and Holiday music. The TCTE now has its sights set on the December 20 and 21 concerts at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin.
1st concert of the Hastings Concert Association 2024/2025 season
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble presented an excellent concert for the Hastings Concert Association's season opener on September 22, 2024. The crowd of around 250 was treated to a diverse repertoire of renaissance to modern music, wonderful solos, and a entertaining anthology of Olympic fanfares.
Summer Concert Season Finishes at Lakefront Park in Hudson, WI
AN EASY SUMMER DAY, comfortable weather, and a concert at a quintessential venue closed out TCTE's summer activities at the Hudson Lakefront Park Bandshell in Hudson, WI on August 22, 2024. Enthusiastically received by an audience of about 150, the excellent 65-minute performance featured works ranging from marches, Disney tunes, to TV themes and patriotic music. This was the second appearance of TCTE at Hudson's bandshell, 2022 and 2024.
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Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble Live Performance Videos
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Video/audio recordings from the TCTE November 13 concert at the Masonic Heritage Center, Ives Auditorium have been mastered and are available for your enjoyment.
Paul Murtha's "Signature Fanfare" commissioned for TCTE: Signature
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov "Procession of the Nobles" adapted for TCTE by Edward Hoffman: Procession
The premiere performance of Eric Ewazen's "Clarion Calls for 2 Trumpets" commissioned for TCTE, soloists Ronald Romm and Charles Lazarus: Clarion
"Guadalcanal March" by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett. Adapted for TCTE by Michael Serber: Guadalcanal
A Leroy Anderson favorite, Buglers Holiday, conducted by Christopher Tank, adapted by James Olcott with Soloists; Charles Lazarus, Ronald Romm, James Olcott.: Buglers
Paul Murtha's "Signature Fanfare" commissioned for TCTE: Signature
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov "Procession of the Nobles" adapted for TCTE by Edward Hoffman: Procession
The premiere performance of Eric Ewazen's "Clarion Calls for 2 Trumpets" commissioned for TCTE, soloists Ronald Romm and Charles Lazarus: Clarion
"Guadalcanal March" by Richard Rodgers and Robert Russell Bennett. Adapted for TCTE by Michael Serber: Guadalcanal
A Leroy Anderson favorite, Buglers Holiday, conducted by Christopher Tank, adapted by James Olcott with Soloists; Charles Lazarus, Ronald Romm, James Olcott.: Buglers
TCTE's Ukraine National Anthem Goes Global
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble's (TCTE) version of the National Anthem of Ukraine (by Mykhailo Mykhailovych Verbytsky, arranged by TCTE director James Olcott) is being offered on the internet as a free download by Triplo Press. To date the video has been viewed over 12,140 times and downloaded over 450 times worldwide. Triplo Press is one of TCTE’s corporate sponsors.
Olcott writes, "Play it on any occasion where you wish to show compassion, support, and solidarity for the country of Ukraine." The instrumentation includes eight trumpets in B-flat with four flugelhorns and percussion (snare drum, cymbals and bass drum). The work can be played with one, two, three, up to eight trumpet parts, all combinations working well. Percussion is optional.
Permission is granted to download the recording from the Triplo site for use on social media with appropriate credit given to Triplo Press and James Olcott. Permission is given to copy and distribute the printed music of this arrangement worldwide, again with acknowledged credit. Recording or distribution of this arrangement by any means for profit is strictly prohibited."
This version of the National Anthem of Ukraine was selected to open the 2022 international conference of the International Trumpet Guild in San Antonio, Texas. It was performed in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk by "the world's largest trumpet ensemble" (between 150-200 players) and conducted by Marie Speziale. The anthem preceded the traditional opening trumpet ensemble fanfare signaling the start of the conference.
Olcott writes, "Play it on any occasion where you wish to show compassion, support, and solidarity for the country of Ukraine." The instrumentation includes eight trumpets in B-flat with four flugelhorns and percussion (snare drum, cymbals and bass drum). The work can be played with one, two, three, up to eight trumpet parts, all combinations working well. Percussion is optional.
Permission is granted to download the recording from the Triplo site for use on social media with appropriate credit given to Triplo Press and James Olcott. Permission is given to copy and distribute the printed music of this arrangement worldwide, again with acknowledged credit. Recording or distribution of this arrangement by any means for profit is strictly prohibited."
This version of the National Anthem of Ukraine was selected to open the 2022 international conference of the International Trumpet Guild in San Antonio, Texas. It was performed in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk by "the world's largest trumpet ensemble" (between 150-200 players) and conducted by Marie Speziale. The anthem preceded the traditional opening trumpet ensemble fanfare signaling the start of the conference.
TCTE Store Open For Business!
Now you no longer need to wait until a TCTE concert to load up on merchandise! Visit our Store, right here on our website, to purchase CDs, t-shirts, and window clings.
Our CD is produced and available, but costs continue to maintain our new store, our website, and to continue our educational outreach programs. Please consider a generous donation – made easily online - to keep things moving. Simply click the button above, or go to the TCTE Donations page to give a gift in any amount using your credit card. You will also find information there about how to donate by check, if you prefer. (And don't forget to ask your employer about matching your donation.) Thank you!
Have You Tried One of Our
Trumpet Quizzes Yet?
Looking for something fun to do during the holiday break? Over 400 people have taken our three quizzes since 2018, and the entries keep rolling in. Try your hand at all three, and stop by our Facebook page to share your score and your comments. These are challenging quizzes, and there have been only 5 perfect scores so far. But remember, these are not just for trumpet players! Have fun!
Want More TCTE Music Videos?
Visit the TCTE YouTube Channel!
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble library of video performances now has more than 20 videos! Comments like "So AWESOME!" "Well done!!!" and "Wonderful arrangement, great editing, and beautiful playing!" indicate we're doing something right! Thank you!
The YouTube collection also includes our television appearances and playing the Canadian national anthem at a Twins game! More are being added from the archives and as new videos are created. Please visit the TCTE Channel and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out.
The YouTube collection also includes our television appearances and playing the Canadian national anthem at a Twins game! More are being added from the archives and as new videos are created. Please visit the TCTE Channel and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out.
Enjoy this recording of the TCTE's fanfare
"Soundings" by Brian Balmages.
Recorded at Ives Auditorium on August 19, 2017.
"Soundings" by Brian Balmages.
Recorded at Ives Auditorium on August 19, 2017.
James Olcott, Director
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