Festival of Trumpets Saturday February 2, 2008 2008 Guest Artist - James Stokes Capital University, Columbus, Ohio This event is sponsored by Northwest College and the Wyoming Arts Council Schedule: The Festival will begin at 10:00 am with a "warmup session" with the artist 11:00 am the instrument and music display will open in the recital room of the music building Warmup with the Artist - James Stokes 10:00 AM NPA Auditorium Neil Hansen Clinics & Demonstrations Begin at 1:00 pm - end at 3:00 pm Clinic Schedule The Four P's of Trumpet Playing:  Practice, Preparation, Performance, Perseverance - Jim Stokes The Orchestral Trumpet Player - Don McComas (Retired from the Philidelphia Orchestra) Current Research on Mouthpiece Buzzing - Neil Hansen Master Classes 3:00 PM Students perform solo works and receive comments from the guest artist If you are interested in performing a standard work as part of the Master Class please contact Neil Hansen Recitals 7:30 pm James Stokes Neil Hansen - Director of Bands Northwest College Contact Neil Hansen if you are interested in performing on the evening recital Displays - Open at 11:00 am Music Industry display of trumpets, accessories and trumpet literature -Hill Music Display of historical trumpets - Bob Waddingham Trumpet Solo Competition Open to any trumpet player in JH or High School Prizes to be awarded include: Scholarships and music industry items for trumpet players Winners will receive prizes from the following merchants: Conn-Selmer Corp will award Bach Clothing and accessories to the winner Music Department of Northwest College Festival Trumpet Ensemble The festival will include a trumpet ensemble made up of high school, college and adult trumpet players. We are hoping to bring together over 40 players this year to perform works written for large trumpet ensemble! Don't miss this opportunity!!! Contact Neil Hansen to obtain rehearsal copies of the music. A web link with the music posted will be sent to you when I receive either a written or email request to participate in the ensemble. Parts will then be assigned. Email: neil.hansen@northwestcollege.edu Phone 307 754-6427 Trumpet Ensemble Rehearsals: Wednesday - January 30 - Rehearsal - 7:00 pm - R.A. Nelson Auditorium (strongly encouraged for those who live close by) Saturday - February 2 - Festival Trumpet Ensemble Rehearsal - 4:00 - 5:30 pm (required!) Ensemble Music click here to email me for the parts! Title # of Trumpet Parts Composer Arranger Hallelujah 10 Handel Ford Intrada Dramatica 8 Price Price If Thou Be Near 6 JS Bach Ford Tuba Mirum Fanfare 12 Verdi Olcott Heralding 12 LoPresti LoPresti Battle Hymn of the Republic 12 Wilhousky version Olcott Shenandoah 9 Traditional Olcott         The Festival of Trumpets will conclude with a concert at 7:30 pm on Saturday February 2, 2008 Join the many other trumpet players who will be a part of the largest trumpet ensemble in Wyoming! ______________________________________________ Hill Music Display Guest trumpet artist Jay Coble at the annual Festival of Trumpets in February. This concert featured the largest trumpet ensemble in Wyoming. (click here for a photo of the ensemble) Read about the festival on the International Trumpet Guild Website.