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Comment on ITG 2012 Perspective by silver price

silver price — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 04:38:29 +0000

The IUP trumpet ensemble, under the direction of Kevin Eisensmith, performed three works as a prelude to jazz trumpeter Scotty Barnhart’s lecture recital. Opening with Concert Piece for Eight Trumpets by Bruce Broughton, the group performed with a tremendous unified sound. They navigated the dense harmonies of the work quite well, and the result was a polished and musical performance. Scotty Barnhart (a former student of Kevin Eisensmith) joined the group for Here’s That Rainy Day arranged by Jim Olcott. Barnhart’s playing was a great addition, and the group seemed to draw energy from his presence. The ensemble closed with a Roger Harvey arrangement of Down by the Riverside. Students Steve Brown and Mike Cheripka each played improvised solos in this high-energy work that brought the prelude to a rousing conclusion.

Comment on ITG 2012 Perspective by Raquel

Raquel — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:40:10 +0000

Thanks Merrie, I look forward to meeting you at some point! Take care!

Comment on ITG 2012 Perspective by Merrie Klazek

Merrie Klazek — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 03:03:34 +0000

Very nice to read your post Raquel! I was a judge of the youth solo competition last year at the ITG in Minneapolis, as well as presented at 2008 in Banff and had a blast. Unfortunately had to miss this one in Georgia. I will be at the IWBC this week however, and look forward to meeting you. I teach at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay Ontario and play principal trumpet in the TBSO. Cheers! Merrie Klazek

Comment on June 2011 by Daniel Kallman

Daniel Kallman — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:07:24 +0000

Hi Raquel -

I’ve never met you but keep running across your name. First it was after you were in Northfield (MN) years back playing with the Lexington Brass Band (I think), something back and forth across the river with another trumpeter perhaps? I missed it, darn, but some of my friends were raving about it. Then I forget where next, although I came across your name as a band director once and am hoping to introduce you to some of my wind music sometime. Now I just learned that you are playing a recital at my alma mater, Luther College, this spring. So I figure all of those “connections” qualify me to write on your website and say hello. So…hello! Oh, and I am also writing a full trumpet sonata for Marty Hodel and Kent McWilliams of the St. Olaf faculty this spring. I will definitely want to show it to you eventually. So hoping our musical paths may cross one day, and congrats on all you do and your fine reputation around the country as a top tier trumpeter!

Dan Kallman, composer

Comment on Old Trumpets by RAE RAE

RAE RAE — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:34:57 +0000

ANOTHER GOOD SOURCE:
http://www.eloquentpeasant.com/2011/05/02/ghost-music/

Comment on Star of Indiana by dieta

dieta — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:08:42 +0000

does anyone know where I could find information on how to register a new mini corps and begin the logistical process of starting a group. I am looking for information beyond generating membership interest, etc.

Comment on June 2011 by Jennifer

Jennifer — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:57:46 +0000

Wow Raquel. I just stumbled upon this and am in awe!

Comment on Fall 2010 Retrospective by Raquel

Raquel — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:45:56 +0000

Thanks Ron! Yes, I feel blessed!

Comment on Fall 2010 Retrospective by Ron Waiksnoris

Ron Waiksnoris — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:28:04 +0000

looks like you are having a great time and a lot of fun with your playing. Nice web site.

Comment on Toronto in June is lovely! by GAIL ROBERTSON

GAIL ROBERTSON — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:07:58 +0000

Hey there…. thanks for having our website link on yours!!!! We need to add you to our links too!

I hope you are good!