Venue for next Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble concert ideal for
TCTE's unique sound.
A select subset of TCTE players will play a special performance in the sanctuary of the historic Church of St. Bernard in St. Paul. The church, built in 1905 in the Prairie School and Art Nouveau styles and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be the perfect setting for Renaissance and Baroque music by Giovanni Gabrieli, Jean Philip Mouret, and Henry Purcell. In addition, classical, romantic, and modern selections will be included, so there will be something for everyone.
St. Bernard's organist, Mari Ampe, will be featured as a soloist and will collaborate on two pieces with the ensemble. One of these will be the dynamic Finale from "The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky. This concert is not to be missed! Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 15th at 4pm. Location details can be found on the "Upcoming Performances" page.
The concert is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken and donations to the TCTE are always welcome.
St. Bernard's organist, Mari Ampe, will be featured as a soloist and will collaborate on two pieces with the ensemble. One of these will be the dynamic Finale from "The Firebird" by Igor Stravinsky. This concert is not to be missed! Mark your calendar for Sunday, March 15th at 4pm. Location details can be found on the "Upcoming Performances" page.
The concert is free and open to the public; a free-will offering will be taken and donations to the TCTE are always welcome.
TCTE Debut CD Fundraiser
Passes the 50% Mark!
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Don't miss your opportunity to help make the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble's first album a reality! We have now passed 50% of our $10,500 goal, but we can't stop there. We regularly hear from our audiences that they would like to own a recording of the special kind of music that the TCTE is known for. And don't forget to check with your employer about matching your gift.
Phase I of the project began in August of 2019 with the recording of several selections. Editing of those pieces is now in progress, and our target for delivering the finished product is November, 2020!. We are seeking funding for further recording and editing, and we ask for your tax-deductible gift, in any amount, to complete the project. (Donations are always welcome for our educational outreaches and other projects, too, of course.)
Please go to the TCTE Donations page to gift a gift in any amount using your credit card. You will also find information there about how to donate by check. |
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Thanks for a Great Year!
Thanks to everyone who made 2019 a great year for the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble! Happy New Year! We're looking forward to another year of the 24-trumpet sound - and a CD!
"Hooray for Hollywood!"
a Fantastic Success!
Photos by Cavitt Productions. Check out the Gallery for more great pix!
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Virtuoso performances, a fine Master of Ceremonies, and a large, appreciative audience added up to a wonderful concert on Sunday, November 17th. Comments from the crowd included kudos for the variety of music, the incredible playing of Guest Artist Marissa Benedict, and the gorgeous venue. Thanks to all who made it possible!
The concert was the culmination of a veritable "Trumpet Week," with TCTE appearances on Fox9 and WCCO television, WCCO-AM and Classical MPR radio, and performances and learning at "Trumpet Day" at the U School of Music on Saturday. 
Don Shelby, James Olcott, Marissa Benedict
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Here's a special treat! Enjoy this recording of Marissa Benedict, guest soloist, accompanied by the TCTE on "The Trumpet Goes to the Movies." The medley, arranged by Edward Hoffman, was the finale of the "Hooray for Hollywood!" concert on November 17th, and includes 19 movie and TV themes. Can you name them all?
[Video courtesy of Cavitt Productions. Visit the TCTE Facebook Page for more videos.]
[Video courtesy of Cavitt Productions. Visit the TCTE Facebook Page for more videos.]
Have you taken a shot at
TCTE Trumpet Quiz #2 yet?
Over 200 people have taken our first quiz since it was published about a year ago, and many have been asking for another.
Try your hand at this new collection of 10 trumpet-related questions. And it’s not just for trumpet players! There are science, history, and movie questions included.
After you take the quiz, you can go to www.tctrumpets.org/quiz2 for further explanations of the answers.
(Now, don’t cheat!)
When you're done, visit the TCTE Facebook page (www.facebook.com/tctrumpets/) and leave a comment telling us how you scored.
Oh, and if you've never taken Quiz #1, you still can at www.tctrumpets.org/pastquizzes.
Oh, and if you've never taken Quiz #1, you still can at www.tctrumpets.org/pastquizzes.
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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