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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 last Tuesday. 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.
Photos thanks to Cavitt Productions, L.Kimball, and R.Miller
Rain Dampens the Printed Music but not the Spirit
On-and-off dribbles and one legitimate drench met the TCTE at Woodbury's outdoor Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27. Luckily, the drench occurred at a time in the service that did not include the TCTE. But the 30-minute prelude and the in-service and post-service performances were played during dribbles, which, of course, watered the printed music on the stands.
But that didn't stop the TCTE, which played excellently through the entire event, including a beautiful version of Echo Taps, performed by Gene Poole and Chris Tank.
After the prelude of patriotic music, within in the service the ensemble played a medley of armed forces anthems and closed the event with God Bless America. The hour-long ceremony was attended by an estimated 200 people who witnessed speeches and military remembrance traditions, all carried off with impressive professionalism -- as was the work done by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble. Even in the rain.
On-and-off dribbles and one legitimate drench met the TCTE at Woodbury's outdoor Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27. Luckily, the drench occurred at a time in the service that did not include the TCTE. But the 30-minute prelude and the in-service and post-service performances were played during dribbles, which, of course, watered the printed music on the stands.
But that didn't stop the TCTE, which played excellently through the entire event, including a beautiful version of Echo Taps, performed by Gene Poole and Chris Tank.
After the prelude of patriotic music, within in the service the ensemble played a medley of armed forces anthems and closed the event with God Bless America. The hour-long ceremony was attended by an estimated 200 people who witnessed speeches and military remembrance traditions, all carried off with impressive professionalism -- as was the work done by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble. Even in the rain.
TCTE Christmas & Holiday Concerts
December 13 - Mall of America
TCTE playing in the Rotunda at the Mall of America; what an amazing sound!
Pictures thanks to Cavitt Productions, L.Kimball. R.Miller
December 14 - Gramercy Cooperative, Richfield, MN
The TCTE annual thank you concert at Gramercy who generously allows the ensemble to practice in their space. They are wonderful people and a very appreciative audience.
Pictures thanks to C.Jensen
December 21 - Phipps Auditorium, Hudson WI
The Phipps concert played to a full house and was artfully narrated by radio personality Michael Barone. Bill Chouinard displayed his usual art the Phipp's theater organ, joining in with the TCTE on several numbers, including a very impressive arrangement of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus from The Messiah.
Pictures thanks to R.Miller
Guest Artist with Kenwood Symphony Orchestra
August 9, 2023 Maple Grove Town Green Park
August 14, 2023 - Como Lakeside Pavilion
The first of three planned concerts in collaboration with the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra was in Maple Grove and a marvelous success. The orchestra and the trumpet ensemble performances were met with enthusiastic applause by the near capacity crowd. The second concert at the Lake Harriet Bandshell was, unfortunately, cancelled due to weather. The third concert at the Como Lakeside Pavilion was greeted with standing ovations and a delighted audience. Thank you to the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra for the invitation to join them, and to our audience for such a warm welcome.
Maple Grove Town Green Park
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Como Lakeside Pavilion
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Vintage Band Festival, Northfield, MN - July 29, 2023
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Lake Como Pavilion Concert - July 18
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TCTE - Central Park Rosemount, MN July 13
It was a perfect summer evening for a concert and Central Park in Rosemount was a perfect venue. It was the premiere of TCTE's newly acquired herald trumpets! They were featured in one of our pieces, "On the Map", composed by Joshua Hobbs and adapted by James Olcott. A herald trumpet is a fanfare trumpet and has the same range as a standard Bb trumpet, but with a long bell that can accommodate a ceremonial banner.
Photos thanks to Greg Kimball
More photos in Gallery
More photos in Gallery
Hello Austin, MN - TCTE Concert June 28
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble performed in Austin, MN at a joint concert with the Austin Community Band. The concert was very well attended and the audience enjoyed an excellent performance by the Austin Community Band, who concluded their part with TCTE playing Bugler's Holiday with the band. The second half of the concert was all TCTE and included premier performances of Scottish Images and If Thou Be Near, a wonderful jazz solo in the Odd Couple, and concluding with the Stars and Stripes Forever.
Photos thanks to Ruth Ann Miller
More photos in the Gallery.
More photos in the Gallery.
International Trumpet Guild Conference Concert
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TCTE Music Director James Olcott lead the ensemble and guest artists Ronald and Aaron Romm, in what can only be called an absolutely outstanding performance. In a room with surprisingly good acoustics for brass, and a very discriminating audience (trumpets players from across the globe) the ensemble was met with a standing ovation at the end of the concert.
From the opening number, Signature Fanfare, which solicited verbal ooh's and ah's from the audience, color, control, style, ensemble cohesiveness, and musical understanding were clearly exhibited and warmly appreciated by the listeners.
One of the many highlights of the presentation was the performance of Clarion Calls for Two Trumpets and Trumpet Choir, written by Eric Ewazen for the TCTE in 2022. Featured soloists Ronald Romm and his son Aaron were brilliant in their execution of a very exciting work with a great deal of interplay between the the soloists and ths six-part ensemble, which was also brilliant in the piece's execution.
From the opening number, Signature Fanfare, which solicited verbal ooh's and ah's from the audience, color, control, style, ensemble cohesiveness, and musical understanding were clearly exhibited and warmly appreciated by the listeners.
One of the many highlights of the presentation was the performance of Clarion Calls for Two Trumpets and Trumpet Choir, written by Eric Ewazen for the TCTE in 2022. Featured soloists Ronald Romm and his son Aaron were brilliant in their execution of a very exciting work with a great deal of interplay between the the soloists and ths six-part ensemble, which was also brilliant in the piece's execution.
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Photos thanks to Cavitt Productions. More photos in Gallery.
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
"A Procession of Trumpets"
November 13, 2022 concert a brilliant success.
The Procession of Trumpets concert at the Ives Auditorium, Masonic Heritage Center, with Master of Ceremonies Tim Blotz, was a high success. An audience of over 250 seemed mesmerized with every tune that the ensemble played. From the opening fanfare to the premier of Eric Ewazen's Clarion Calls performed by guest soloists Ronald Romm and Charles Lazarus to the final piece, The Stars and Stripes Forever.
Congratulatory notes included "clean", "terrifically exciting", "stylistically nails-on", and 'fantastic variety"; "The group understood the music and played with phrase, dynamics, and style." Perhaps the most meaningful compliment came from composer Eric Ewazen: "My heartiest congratulations and thanks to each and every one of you for your truly exciting and brilliant concert this past Sunday, and your beautiful and riveting premiere performance of Clarion Calls. Each piece was so distinctive and so beautifully performed, highlighting the individual styles of the music so perfectly! (Plus it was so entertaining!!!)."
Congratulatory notes included "clean", "terrifically exciting", "stylistically nails-on", and 'fantastic variety"; "The group understood the music and played with phrase, dynamics, and style." Perhaps the most meaningful compliment came from composer Eric Ewazen: "My heartiest congratulations and thanks to each and every one of you for your truly exciting and brilliant concert this past Sunday, and your beautiful and riveting premiere performance of Clarion Calls. Each piece was so distinctive and so beautifully performed, highlighting the individual styles of the music so perfectly! (Plus it was so entertaining!!!)."
Images by Cavitt Productions, Kathy Burnham, Photographer
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
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble thanks the following for their support:
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