Trumpet Studio Student, Faculty Performances Featured at Regional Festival
Truman Trumpet Studio recently attended the 16th Annual Midwest Trumpet Festival at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Student Alex Lee was selected to perform a portion of the Arutunian concerto on a masterclass for guest artist Charlie Porter, and the Truman Trumpet Ensemble performed Ronald Lo Presti’s “Suite for 5 Trumpets” on the student recital. Aren Van Houzen, assistant professor of music, performed the world premiere of “Murder Mystery” for piccolo trumpet and piano by Jen Oliverio, taught basic improvisation concepts and beginning jazz improvisation and led the high school/non-professional warm-up session.
Student Alex Lee was selected to perform a portion of the Arutunian concerto on a masterclass for guest artist Charlie Porter, and the Truman Trumpet Ensemble performed Ronald Lo Presti’s “Suite for 5 Trumpets” on the student recital. Aren Van Houzen, assistant professor of music, performed the world premiere of “Murder Mystery” for piccolo trumpet and piano by Jen Oliverio, taught basic improvisation concepts and beginning jazz improvisation and led the high school/non-professional warm-up session.
Also attending the conference was Eric Dickson, associate dean and associate professor of music, who performed “Sonatina for Trumpet and Piano” by Carl Alexius and presented a lecture on mindfulness in practice and performance.
