Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble
Members Participate in
"Taps Across America" on Memorial Day.
Buglers across the U.S. played taps on Memorial Day (Monday, May 31st) at 3pm (local time) to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. TCTE members played from their decks, their balconies, in local cemeteries, and so on. Neighbors and passersby were moved by this tribute. The annual national event is led by a number of organizations, including "Taps Across America" and CBS News' Steve Hartman. More such events will be held on patriotic holidays.
You Can Still See the TCTE's Memorial Day Tribute Concert on YouTube
The Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble held another virtual concert on Sunday, May 30th, and it is available for viewing on YouTube anytime. This brief Tribute to Memorial Day features 6 of the TCTE's patriotic selections, including "You're a Grand Old Flag," and "America the Beautiful." As with our 2020 holiday concert, Fox9's Tim Blotz served as Master of Ceremonies and TCTE Director James Olcott joined him for commentary and online chat. The 20-plus-minute-long virtual concert can be seen here.
Included on the program is "Salute!" (linked in the photo, above), a powerful medley of the five U.S. Armed Services songs. This new selection brings the playlist for our upcoming premiere album near completion. Targeted for release in November 2021, the album will be available as both a CD and as a downloadable album. Your donation to complete this project is welcome. (See story, below.)
Included on the program is "Salute!" (linked in the photo, above), a powerful medley of the five U.S. Armed Services songs. This new selection brings the playlist for our upcoming premiere album near completion. Targeted for release in November 2021, the album will be available as both a CD and as a downloadable album. Your donation to complete this project is welcome. (See story, below.)
The TCTE CD Project Continues!
Please Give.
With the completion of the latest virtual videos, the number of tracks for the TCTE's debut album has reached over 90% of our target! As we head into the home stretch, with a few more recordings and then the production of the finished CD, we want to make sure the process is adequately funded. (Even virtual recordings cost money!) Special thanks go out to the folks who continue to express their financial support for the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble while we all wait for live performances to resume.
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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