TCTE’s Annual Christmas Concert
On December 16 the TCTE performed their Annual Christmas concert for the residents of Gramercy Park Cooperative in Richfield, MN. The residents allow us to rehearse in the Gramercy Room (large dining room) and this private concert is our way of saying thank you. The concert was very well attended and greatly enjoyed as a couple quotes illustrate:
Congratulations for an excellent, inspiring, never-to-be forgotten (not enough words to describe it) trumpet concert by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble. We wanted you to know how much we enjoyed it. I (Velma) couldn’t help but sing along on Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s “Messiah”. I was thrilled with Jim’s solo, “Hava Nagila” It seemed to come from his heart and soul. It was awe inspiring.
The variety of numbers kept us eagerly waiting for each one. Our thanks to all the players for a wonderful evening of music for the Christmas season and beyond.
-Velma and William Warder, Gramercy Park Cooperative-
Congratulations for an excellent, inspiring, never-to-be forgotten (not enough words to describe it) trumpet concert by the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble. We wanted you to know how much we enjoyed it. I (Velma) couldn’t help but sing along on Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s “Messiah”. I was thrilled with Jim’s solo, “Hava Nagila” It seemed to come from his heart and soul. It was awe inspiring.
The variety of numbers kept us eagerly waiting for each one. Our thanks to all the players for a wonderful evening of music for the Christmas season and beyond.
-Velma and William Warder, Gramercy Park Cooperative-
Nicely done last evening!! I really enjoyed the concert! I hadn't expected to hear "Procession" and you all nailed it with Bb and Eb trumpets, flugels, and piccolos sounding terrific!
During my career in music, my least favorite piece was the Colonel Bogey March. At my retirement party from the Baltimore Symphony, the library staff presented me with a reconstructed Col Bogey part that I had torn into 1000 pieces. But your version is the best I've ever heard. Your version of Hava Nagila is also the best I've heard!! I wish we would have had something like that in the Baltimore Symphony!
-Ed Hoffman (arranged the Procession of the Nobles, the Movie Medley,
and others for TCTE)-
During my career in music, my least favorite piece was the Colonel Bogey March. At my retirement party from the Baltimore Symphony, the library staff presented me with a reconstructed Col Bogey part that I had torn into 1000 pieces. But your version is the best I've ever heard. Your version of Hava Nagila is also the best I've heard!! I wish we would have had something like that in the Baltimore Symphony!
-Ed Hoffman (arranged the Procession of the Nobles, the Movie Medley,
and others for TCTE)-
The TCTE thanks the Gramercy Park Cooperative for their continued support,
and the snacks after the concert too!
and the snacks after the concert too!
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The recent Brass and Organ Holiday concert featuring the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble and organist Bill Chouinard
was December 20, 2021 at The Phipps Center for the Arts, in Hudson, WI.
It featured holiday favorites with the power of brass and the majesty of the Wurlitzer organ. A joyful concert that filled the center with holiday cheer with this unique combination of instruments playing music of the season.
was December 20, 2021 at The Phipps Center for the Arts, in Hudson, WI.
It featured holiday favorites with the power of brass and the majesty of the Wurlitzer organ. A joyful concert that filled the center with holiday cheer with this unique combination of instruments playing music of the season.
“Triumphant Return” Concert
November 14th a huge success!
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble’s featured concert of 2021, the "Triumphant Return," at the Ives Auditorium in the Masonic Heritage Center in Bloomington, MN was a tremendous success. Our Master of Ceremonies, Tim Blotz did an outstanding job providing detail and introductions to the music. Full ensemble and smaller group pieces, along with Hava Nagila featuring Jim Olcott playing the solo, and trumpets playing the piccolo solo in "Stars and Stripes Forever" were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience of 150+. Comments included "WOW" (heard from the audience immediately after the opening fanfare), "You guys are so good", "What a great concert".
Photography by Cavitt Productions.
New TCTE Store Now 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.
Downloads, Streaming Now Available!
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Downloads of the new "Soundings!" album are now available on the top download and streaming sites!! (Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music, and more.) Using the HearNow app: https://tcte.hearnow.com (or use the QR code), you can access samples of the tracks and easy links will get the music on your devices in no time!
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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 "trademark" 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 would like to thank the following for their support:
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