TCTE Summer Concerts:
Como Lakeside Pavilion - St. Paul, MN
The TCTE performance at Como Park was hot ... 94 degrees and humid! But so was the group! Audience response at the Como Pavilion was very strong, with several pieces, including our heavier pieces, receiveing extended and sincere applause amidst the vocal bravos and a standing ovation. One TCTE player, Ron Chamberlain was sitting in the audience during the Light Cavalry Overture and wrote "It was a show stealer—thrillingly played and a show of brilliance and endurance. I was as blown away as the rest of the crowd."
Photos thanks to Sheila Stransky
Vintage Band Festival - Northfield, MN
TCTE was invited once again to the Vintage Band Festival on July 30. Outdoor concerts are always at the mercy of the weather, but this day was delightful. The group played a marvelous concert, including the premiere of the Signature Fanfare, in front of a excellent crowd that was very appreciative.
In addition to the concert, TCTE player Ryan Stransky did a Historic Brass Society presentation, "Using the Baroque Trumpet as a Resource for Pedagogy in the Modern Trumpet Lesson".
In addition to the concert, TCTE player Ryan Stransky did a Historic Brass Society presentation, "Using the Baroque Trumpet as a Resource for Pedagogy in the Modern Trumpet Lesson".
Photos thanks to Karen Jorgensen and Laurie & Greg Kimball
Richfield Bandshell, Richfield, MN (July 12): An audience of around 35 spread out over a rather large lawn area, a capricious wind, a sudden thunderstorm, and airplanes overhead, led to one of the more unusual outdoor concerts in TCTE's history. The weather forecast warned of possible showers, but the concert began at 6:30 with reasonable skies. However, the sounds of the ensemble, occaisionally obscured by airplanes flying overhead, were soon joined by the rumble of thunder, and a downpour of rain 30 minutes later, which scattered the audience and brought a quick end to the concert. Until then, the audience had awarded the ensemble with enthusiastic applause.
Thompson Park Activity Center, West St. Paul (May 25): The one-hour program was played for an enthusiastic audience of about 50 and featured 14 pieces. Among the comments and accolades afforded the group after the concert, the most striking and meaningful one came from the venue's manager, who said that the concert went beyond being exciting, but reached "further inside here" as he pointed to his midriff in an emotional manner. That is a huge compliment, approaching the ultimate.
Thompson Park Activity Center, West St. Paul (May 25): The one-hour program was played for an enthusiastic audience of about 50 and featured 14 pieces. Among the comments and accolades afforded the group after the concert, the most striking and meaningful one came from the venue's manager, who said that the concert went beyond being exciting, but reached "further inside here" as he pointed to his midriff in an emotional manner. That is a huge compliment, approaching the ultimate.
Upcoming TCTE 2022 Concerts
The TCTE schedule of concerts in southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities:
August 16, 2022, Hudson Band Shell, Hudson, WI
September 6, 2022, Como Lakeside Pavillon, St. Paul, Minnesota (TCTE Jazz)
November 13, 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
August 16, 2022, Hudson Band Shell, Hudson, WI
September 6, 2022, Como Lakeside Pavillon, St. Paul, Minnesota (TCTE Jazz)
November 13, 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
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 3,000 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 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.
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
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