TCTE's First Performance of 2022 - Rochester, MN
The first concert of the 2022 Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble's (TCTE) performance season was Sunday, April 24 in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church in Rochester, MN. TCTE was invited to perform as part of the church’s ongoing series “A Festival of Music”. The 90 minute concert was met with a standing ovation from the 80-person audience. First Presbyterian organist and coordinator of the event John Stender wrote to thank us and say that “the response here has been and continues to be very enthusiastic and appreciative.”
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 James Olcott) is being offered on the internet as a free download by Triplo Press. To date the video has been viewed more than 2,250 times and downloaded over 300 times worldwide. Triplo Press (James Olcott, proprietor) is one of TCTE’s corporate sponsors.
Play it on any occasion where you wish to show compassion, support, and solidarity for the country of Ukraine. Instrumentation: Eight trumpets in B-flat with four flugelhorns and percussion (snare drum, cymbals and bass drum).
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.
In addition, the TCTE version of the National Anthem of Ukraine has been selected to open the 2022 international conference of the International Trumpet Guild in San Antonio, Texas. It will be played outside the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk by "the world's largest trumpet ensemble" (usually 150-200 players) and conducted by Marie Speziale. The anthem will precede the traditional opening trumpet ensemble fanfare signaling the start of the conference which is set for Tuesday, May 31 through Saturday, June 4.
Play it on any occasion where you wish to show compassion, support, and solidarity for the country of Ukraine. Instrumentation: Eight trumpets in B-flat with four flugelhorns and percussion (snare drum, cymbals and bass drum).
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.
In addition, the TCTE version of the National Anthem of Ukraine has been selected to open the 2022 international conference of the International Trumpet Guild in San Antonio, Texas. It will be played outside the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk by "the world's largest trumpet ensemble" (usually 150-200 players) and conducted by Marie Speziale. The anthem will precede the traditional opening trumpet ensemble fanfare signaling the start of the conference which is set for Tuesday, May 31 through Saturday, June 4.
TCTE 2022 Schedule of Concerts
The TCTE is very excited for it's schedule of concerts in southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities:
May 14, 2022, Gramercy Cooperative, Richfield, Minnesota
May 25, 2022, Dakota Lodge, Thompson Park Activity Center, West St. Paul, Minnesota
July 12, 2022, Richfield Band Shell, Richfield, Minnesota
July 28-31, 2022, Vintage Band Festival, Northfield, Minnesota
August 2, 2022, Como Lakeside Pavillon, St. Paul, Minnesota
November 20, 2022, Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
November 27, 2022, Edinborough Park Pavillion, Edina, Minnesota
December 20, 2022, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wisconsin
For additional performance details click here to visit our calendar page
May 14, 2022, Gramercy Cooperative, Richfield, Minnesota
May 25, 2022, Dakota Lodge, Thompson Park Activity Center, West St. Paul, Minnesota
July 12, 2022, Richfield Band Shell, Richfield, Minnesota
July 28-31, 2022, Vintage Band Festival, Northfield, Minnesota
August 2, 2022, Como Lakeside Pavillon, St. Paul, Minnesota
November 20, 2022, Masonic Heritage Center, Bloomington, Minnesota
November 27, 2022, Edinborough Park Pavillion, Edina, Minnesota
December 20, 2022, The Phipps Center for the Arts, Hudson, Wisconsin
For additional performance details click here to visit our calendar page
With its unique instrumental configuration and wide-ranging repertoire, The TWIN CITIES TRUMPET ENSEMBLE has the distinctive ability to create aural representations and evoke emotions that:
1) attract attention (Soundings, Heroic Fanfare)
2) excite (Procession of the Nobles, Light Calvary Overture)
3) create fun/enjoyment (Colonel Bogey, Bugler’s Holiday)
4) celebrate (Stars and Stripes Forever, Hava Nagila)
5) inspire (It Is Well With My Soul, Hallelujah Chorus, Shenandoah)
6) enrich, which is why we do what we do.
We invite you to attend our performances, the majority of which are free of charge, and see for yourself.
1) attract attention (Soundings, Heroic Fanfare)
2) excite (Procession of the Nobles, Light Calvary Overture)
3) create fun/enjoyment (Colonel Bogey, Bugler’s Holiday)
4) celebrate (Stars and Stripes Forever, Hava Nagila)
5) inspire (It Is Well With My Soul, Hallelujah Chorus, Shenandoah)
6) enrich, which is why we do what we do.
We invite you to attend our performances, the majority of which are free of charge, and see for yourself.
“Triumphant Return” Concert
November 14th 2021 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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