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John Wacker, In Pen

The trumpet community, the music education community, a whole lot of college music students, and a beautiful family were all laid low today. John Wacker—Professor of Music at Western State Colorado University, trumpet player, and dear friend—was killed this morning in a head-on collision. When Ward called today with the news that John was dead, […]
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ITG- Day 4 (Claudio’s Masterclass, Keith’s Reception)

By Day 4 of any trumpet conference, I’m suffering from trumpet hangover. I open the car door at 8 AM, I hear a kid outside the garage playing a trumpet and my heart just sinks. After three consecutive fourteen-hour days of in-your-face trumpets, it takes something pretty special to keep you engaged, let alone get […]
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ITG- Day 3 (Recital/Rehearsal/Claudio)

To make the most out of an ITG Conference, you have to prioritize. Go through your schedule and mark every clinic, masterclass, recital and concert you cannot miss. With the time slots remaining, mark the events you’d love to see. Then, in the margin, make a list of unscheduled priorities (Buying an E-flat trumpet, getting […]
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ITG- Day 2 (Friends)

It seems that every friend I ever had is here at the International Trumpet Guild Conference. Seven of the eight people I played with in the North Texas Wind Symphony trumpet section are here. My first teacher, Kevin Eisensmith, has always been deeply invested in ITG, and can be counted on to attend every year. […]
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