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CO-HOSTS 

Richard Stoelzel 

Professor of Trumpet 

Grand Valley State University 

Valerie Stoelzel 

Concert and Arts 

Information Coordinator 


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38th Annual Conference of the 

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Table of contents 

5 Conference Dedication 

6 Welcome Letters 

11 ITG Award of Merit 

12 Conference Administration 

15 Exhibitors 

18 Conference Scholarship Winners 

21 Tuesday, June 11 

33 Wednesday, June 12 

49 Thursday, June 13 

65 Friday, June 14 

77 Saturday, June 15 

89 Biographies 

127 Prelude Ensembles 

133 Maps 

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The 38th Annual Conference of the International Trumpet Guild 

is dedicated to the memory of 

Adolph “Bud” Herseth 

Adolph “Bud” Herseth, who served the Chicago 

Symphony Orchestra for fifty-six years as principal 

trumpet (1948-2001) and principal trumpet emeritus 

(2001-2004), passed away on April 13, 2013, at home 

in Oak Park, Illinois. 

John von Rhein, Classical music critic of the Chicago 

Tribune, stated, “He was by general consent the most 

respected and influential orchestral trumpeter of the last 

half-century, and very probably the greatest. He was an 

inspiration to generations of brass players. He was a 

hero to any musician who ever struggled to master what 

he once called the most strenuous of instruments.” 

Rhein, in an article published on April 15, 2013, continued 

by stating, “For more than a half-century, Adolph 

Herseth’s distinctive sound and playing style were the 

bulwark of a brass section whose fabled power and 

brilliance have long been the sonic hallmark of the 

Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He was a legend, in the 

finest sense of that much-abused word.” 

Born in Minnesota, Herseth earned a degree at Luther 

College in Iowa. During World War II, he served as 

a bandsman at the pre-flight school in Iowa and at 

the U.S. Navy School of Music. He ended his military 

service with the Commander of the Philippine Sea 

Frontier in the South Pacific. 

In early 1948, Herseth was appointed to the post of 

principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 

He went on to serve under five CSO music directors. 

Although Herseth played well over 50 solo appearances 

with the CSO, he always thought of himself as a 

symphony musician, not a solo player. 

Herseth was devoted to the development of the next 

generation of symphony orchestra musicians and 

gave regular seminars, coaching session, and master 

classes throughout Chicago and Europe. 

He held honorary doctor of music degrees from 

DePaul University, Luther College, the New England 

Conservatory of Music, Rosary College, and Valparaiso 

University. He was named ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ 

by Musical America in 1995, and was an honorary 

member of the Royal Danish Guild of Trumpeters. 

In 2001, Herseth received the American Symphony 

Orchestra League’s Gold Baton Award, the first time 

the award was bestowed on an orchestral player. He 

was awarded an honorary membership from London’s 

Royal Academy of Music. In 1988, the principal 

trumpet chair of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 

was named after him. Upon retirement from the 

CSO, he received the Theodore Thomas Medallion for 

Distinguished Service. 

In a 2001 interview with John von Rhein, Herseth 

said, “for years I’ve been telling people I am lucky to 

get here, fortunate to still be here and to have had all 

these marvelous experiences.” He stated he would 

like to be remembered as “a fairly decent guy who 

gave it his best every time he had the chance.” 

Sources: 

Chicago Symphony Orchestra 

Chicago Tribune, John von Rhein, Classical Music Critic 

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Welcome from Conference Host Richard Stoelzel, Professor 

of Trumpet, Grand Valley State University 

Welcome to the 38th Annual Conference of the International 

Trumpet Guild! We are excited to be able to host you 

here in west Michigan at the stunningly beautiful Amway 

Grand Plaza Hotel located in the heart of this very “cool” 

city on the Grand River! Grand Valley State University 

along with myself and my wife, Valerie, have been working 

diligently for the past two years to make this one of the 

greatest conferences to date. This year will be the first 

time in conference history that actual classes will be held 

on a daily basis. These classes, designed as teaching 

tools, on learning to improvise, top 10 competition solos, 

advanced improvisation, orchestral playing, and the physical 

part of trumpet playing will all be taught by some of the 

greatest masters of our glorious instrument. We have also 

commissioned composers such as Erik Morales, James 

Stephenson, as well as others to write new concertos for 

two trumpets that will be premiered at the conference. 

A crossover concert, which promises to be one of the 

greatest in conference history, will certainly be a highlight 

of this year’s conference. All in all, this promises to be a 

conference of premieres and new ideas that will continue 

for many future conferences. 

As a member of ITG for nearly 30 years, it has been one of 

my dreams to host a conference featuring artists that have 

hugely influenced my career and have been my trumpet 

heroes, mentors and friends for a number of years. 

Something that I had not anticipated was the passing of 

one of the greatest influences to trumpeters worldwide, 

Mr. Adolph “Bud” Herseth, to which I have decided to 

dedicate this conference. With the help of Grand Valley 

State University, we have commissioned a new work to 

be performed by trumpet great, Chris Martin, principal 

trumpet of the Chicago Symphony, which will be premiered 

at our conference on Saturday, June 15 in honor of Mr. Herseth. 

Unfortunately, the trumpet world has lost a few other 

hugely influential trumpeters as David Zauder, longtime 

member of the Cleveland Orchestra and Derek Watkins 

who performed on every James Bond film. This certainly 

causes us to be reflective at this conference, on those past 

players who continue to live on through the influences on 

each of the performers and attendees here this week. 

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It is my sincere hope that you will find this conference very 

special and take advantage of the many concerts, master 

classes, classes, exhibits, and the great food and beer 

available in this very “cool” city which has earned the title 

of “Beer City USA” which I believe you will find appropriate 

on your own, especially at the nightly Jam 

Sessions! 

I would also like to say a special thank you to 

our Plantinum Sponsor, Yamaha, Silver Sponsor, 

Warburton Music Products, and to our Lanyard 

Sponsor, Pickett Brass. Thank you for your 

sponsorships! 

It would be unforgiveable of me not to thank 

Grand Valley State University for making this 

conference possible and even more unforgiveable 

of me not to thank my lovely wife Valerie 

for all her incredible organizational skills (I am 

sure it comes as no surprise that I was not 

the mastermind behind any organizing) and 

extreme dedication and hard work to make this 

conference a huge success. Thanks Val…you 

are my Angel! 

Have a Great Conference! 

Richard Stoelzel

Welcome from Grand Valley 

State University’s President 

On behalf of the entire Grand Valley State University 

community, it is my distinct pleasure to welcome the 

2013 International Trumpet Guild Annual Conference 

to West Michigan and our beautiful city of Grand 

Rapids. Grand Valley State University values the opportunity 

to act as the host institution for this year’s 

event. Our university embraces the participation of 

diverse individuals, groups, and organizations and I 

am privileged to extend my welcome to the members 

of ITG, representing professional and amateur 

performers, teachers, students, manufacturers, and 

publishers from around the world. 

Thomas J. Haas, Ph.D. 

President, Grand Valley State University 

Dean of the College of Liberal 

Arts and Sciences Welcome 

As Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 

the largest of Grand Valley State University’s 

Colleges, I am thrilled to offer our welcome to the 

participants and attendees of the 2013 International 

Trumpet Guild Conference. One of my most 

cherished goals is to nurture partnerships with 

relevant external constituencies such as the ITG as 

you so adeptly enrich the education of our students 

while enhancing the quality of life for the people of 

the region, the state, the nation, and beyond. To that 

end, I look forward to joining you as we enjoy the 

remarkable talents and music making of the many 

esteemed artists assembled this year. 

Frederick J. Antczak, Ph.D. 

Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 


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Chair, Music and Dance Department Welcome 

For the next several days we will all be enjoying what promises to 

be an amazing week of trumpet artistry. Some of the world’s finest 

performers and pedagogues will be here on stage for you, making 

this, the 2013 Conference, one of the biggest and most successful 

ever. An event of this distinction and magnitude can only happen 

through hard work and dedication and I am extremely grateful 

to Rich and Valerie Stoelzel, who have given both in abundance 

over the past two years. Through their labors and unwavering 

commitment to excellence they have assembled a cast of stars, 

all to provide you an absolutely wonderful event. On behalf of the 

faculty and staff of the GVSU Department of Music and Dance, I 

know that you will join me in extending to them our appreciation 

for everything they have done to make this a truly unforgettable 

conference. 

Danny K. Phipps, D.M.A. 

Chair and Professor, Department of Music and Dance, Grand Valley State University 

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Kim Dunnick, ITG President 

On behalf of the International Trumpet Guild, it is my great 

pleasure to welcome you to the 2013 ITG Conference in 

Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted by Richard and Valerie 

Stoelzel of Grand Valley State University. Rich and Val 

have been working for two years to ensure the success 

of this event, and have created an outstanding lineup of 

artists, both soloists and ensembles, in many different 

genres. 

ITG’s stated mission begins, “to promote communication 

among trumpet players around the world…” One of the 

terrific things about ITG conferences is the availability of 

the artists, exhibitors, manufacturers, and the ITG officers 

and Board of Directors. Everybody here has a common 

interest: trumpet! So starting a conversation is quite 

simple. Talk to the artists, the exhibitors, the youngsters, 

the oldsters; chat with everybody you meet. And 

please chat with the board members when you encounter them. This group of dedicated trumpeters work 

throughout the year to keep ITG moving in the right direction and to provide leadership and oversight to the 

many projects and services we provide. So when you see a board member, given him or her your new idea, 

your complaint, or simply a thank you for serving in this unpaid capacity. And when you see Rich and Val, 

please let them know you appreciate the time, effort, and personal angst they have invested to present 

this very exciting conference. 

Best wishes for a great week of ITG!


Grand Valley State University is a four-year public university. It attracts nearly 

25,000 students with high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. 

Grand Valley is a comprehensive university, serving students from all 83 

Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand 

Valley offers 82 undergraduate and 30 graduate degree programs from campuses 

in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, and from regional centers in 

Muskegon and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to individual student 

achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research 

opportunities and business partnerships. 

Department of Music and Dance 

Grand Valley State University is an accredited institutional member of the 

National Association of Schools of Music. Music and Dance is a department 

within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, a student-centered and diverse 

learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to 

enrich and enliven individual and public life. The Department of Music and 

Dance offers curricula leading to the Bachelor of Arts in music, Bachelor of 

Arts in dance, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education degrees. 

These programs present professional training in the context of a broad and 

liberal education. 

Thirty-five full-time professors who are also performers, international competition 

winners, conductors, composers, theorists, scholars, and acclaimed 

teachers make up the core of Grand Valley’s Music and Dance faculty. They 

are complemented by twenty-six adjunct faculty drawn from West Michigan’s 

strong professional music and dance community. Our faculty provides a 

unique and stimulating environment for music and dance study and performance. 

To learn more, please visit www.gvsu.edu/music or www.gvsu.edu/dance 

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2013 ITG Honorary Award Recipient 

Rob Roy McGregor 

Rob Roy McGregor retired from the Los Angeles 

Philharmonic in 2005 where he had played 

second trumpet since 1981. He was assistant 

principal trumpet of the Baltimore Symphony 

from 1970 to 1981 and prior to that attended the 

University of Michigan. He was also a member of 

the United States Military Academy Band at West 

Point, 1967-1970. 

He was a founding member of Baltimore’s Pro 

Musica Rara, an early music ensemble playing 

on period instruments, and he has performed 

at the Castle Hill Music Festival, Marlboro 

Music Festival, Monadock Festival, Eastern 

Music Festival, the Summer Festival of Music in 

Anchorage, Alaska, Oregon Bach Festival, and the 

Bach Summer-Academy in Stuttgart, Germany 

(Helmuth Rilling, conductor). 

He has appeared in chamber music and as a 

soloist with the Philadelphia Concerto Soloists, 

Smithsonian Chamber Players, Albert Fuller’s 

Baroque Orchestra, Concert Royal of New York, 

Ars Musica of Ann Arbor, Musica Antiqua of 

Birmingham, Alabama, and the Bach Collegium 

in Stuttgart. He has appeared as soloist with 

the Los Angeles Philharmonic and with the 

Summit Brass with Doc Severinsen, both at the 

Hollywood Bowl. 

McGregor recorded as principal trumpet Bach’s 

B minor Mass (CBS records) and numerous 

Bach cantatas (Hannsler Verlag) under Helmuth 

Rilling in Germany. 

During his years as an orchestral player, he also 

taught privately and at Towson State University, 

University of Southern California, California 

State University Long Beach, and Azusa Pacific 

University. He has been an ardent pupil of every 

student he taught. 

In 1991 he formed Balquhidder Music, a publishing 

company, that specializes in pedagogical and 

ensemble works for trumpet and other brass 

instruments. This extensive catalog can be found 

on the web at www.balquhiddermusic.com and is 

distributed by Carl Fischer Music in New York. The 

main purpose for this began as a vehicle to publish 

his four volumes of Audition and Performance 

Preparatin for Trumpet, which has become a 

respected niche in the trumpet literature. There 

are now over 40 authors represented in the 

Balquhidder Music catalog. In 2012, he founded 

Glen Lyons Books to publish jazz pianist Jean- 

Michel Pilc’s book It’s About Music; the Art and 

Heart of Improvisation. 

More than all these accomplishments, he is 

most proud of his family, Kazue, his wife, who 

is music librarian of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, 

Isamu, their son, is an NYU graduate 

jazz pianist living and working in New York City, 

and Misao, their daughter, who is a high school 

student immersed in singing and theater. 

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ITG 2013 Conference 

Administration 

Richard Stoelzel, Conference Host 

Valerie Stoelzel, Conference Host 

Nicholas M. Norris, Artist Liaison 

Chelby Wondergem, Public Affairs Coordinator 

Paul D. Andrews, Facilities Director and Web 

Designer 

Nate Bliton, Technical Director 

Bob Nixon, Jazz Coordinator 

Steven Marx, Onsite Manager 

Rebecca Wilt, Collaborative Pianists Coordinator 

Jeffrey Northman, Rehearsal Coordinator 

W. Rod Lowe, Piano Technician 

Catherine Denton, Marie Barr, Assistants 

Janet Christensen, Volunteer Coordinator 

GVSU Institutional Marketing 

Valley Arts, LLC, Consulting 

2013 Conference Advisory 

Committee 

Kim Dunnick, Del Lyren, Gary Mortenson, Daniel 

Patrylak, Danny Phipps 

2013 Conference 

Coordinators 

Kelly Parkes, Ongoing Competitions Chair 

Jennifer Dearden, ITG Youth Competition Chair 

Jean Moorehead Libs, ITG 2013 Youth Day Chair 

Wade Weast, ITG Scholarships Chair 

Gabriel DiMartino, ITG Solo Competition 

Co-Chair, Finals 

SSG Kevin Maloney, Trumpet, United States Army, 

ITG Solo Competition Co-Chair, Finals, 

Chair-preliminary round 

Robert White, ITG Orchestral Excerpts Competition 

Chair 

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Jeff Uban, ITG Jazz Improvisation Competition 

Chair 

Rich Ilman, Exhibits Coordinator 

Steven Marx, Trumpet Preludes Coordinator 

Neil Mueller, New Works Program Coordinator 

Pamela Smitter, Festival of Trumpets 

Coordinator 

2013 Staff Collaborative 

Pianists 

Rebecca Wilt, Miriam Hickman, Rachael Kerr, 

Rumyana Yanakieva Hoksbergen 

Rich and Val would like to extend 

special thanks to the following: 

Experience Grand Rapids especially Mary Mannier 

and Tim Nelson 

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and especially David 

Neill 

Frederick Anctzak, Dean, College of Liberal Arts 

and Sciences, GVSU 

Danny K. Phipps, Chair, Department of Music and 

Dance, GVSU 

Nancy Crittenden and the entire team from GVSU 

Institutional Marketing 

Patricia Smith, GVSU University Counsel 

Grand Rapids Community College, Dr. Kevin 

Dobreff, Music Department Chair 

Bob Nixon and John Rutherford for coordinating 

jazz collaborative artists 

GVSU Trumpet Studio 

GVSU Trumpet Studio 2012 Independent Study 

Students: Neal Andrews, Paul Hardaker, 

Cassandra McDonald, Mark Petersen, and Sam 

Swanson 

Del Lyren for all of his invaluable expertise in 

planning this conference 

Jens Lindemann, well, for being Jens 

Allison Adams and GVSU Hospitality and 

Tourism Program 

Gabriel Michael Stoelzel

International Trumpet Guild 

Mission Statement: 

To promote communications among trumpet players around the world and to improve the artistic 

level of performance, teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet. 

Officers 

President – Kim Dunnick 

Vice-President/President Elect – Alan Siebert 

Secretary – Jeffrey Piper 

Treasurer – Dixie Burress 

Past President – Kevin Eisensmith 

Board of Directors 

James Ackley, Michael Anderson (ITG Web Site Executive Director) Eric Berlin, Joseph Bowman, 

Dai Zhonghui, Luis Engelke, Brian Evans, Tina Erickson, Langston Fitzergerald III, Keith Johnson, 

Vladislav Lavrik, Gary Mortenson (Journal Editor), James Olcott, Amanda Pepping, Grant Peters, 

William Pfund, Judith Saxton, Neville Young. 

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We’d like to thank ALL of our 

Conference Exhibitors! 

Please refer to the map in the back to location of exhibitors. 

PLATINUM SPONSOR: 

Yamaha, Pearl Room, West Concourse 

SILVER SPONSOR: 

Warburton, Ambassador Premium Booths 30 and Booth 31 

Lanyard Sponsor: 

Pickett Brass, Emerald Room 

A minor Tune Up Custom Trumpet Shop 

www.aminortuneup.com 

Ambassador Ballroom, Booth 38 

Adams Musical Instruments 

www.adams.nl 

Private Room – Plaza Boardroom A, Lobby Level, 

1st Floor 

Andreas Eastman 

www.eastmanmusiccompany.com 


Arturo Sandoval 

www.arturosandoval.com 

Center Concourse, 36 

Austin Custom Brass 

www.austincustombrass.com 

Private Room – Plaza Boardroom A, Lobby Level, 

1st Floor 

Balquhidder Music 

www.balquhiddermusic.com 

Center Concourse 10 and 11 

BERP and Company 

www.berp.com 

Ambassador Ballroom Booth 3 

Best Brass Corporation 

www.bestbrass.com 

Ambassador Ballroom, Premium Booth 27 

Blackburn Trumpets 

www.blackburntrumpets@hughes.net 

Private Room – Emerald, West Concourse 

Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces, LLC 

www.bobreeves.com 

Ambassador Ballroom, Booths 47, 48, 49 

The Brass Herald 

www.thebrassherald.com 

Center Concourse 4 

Brasswind Research 

www.brasswindresearch.com 


Braw Brass (Eclipse Trumpets) 

www.brassbrass.com 


Bremner Music 

www.sshhmute.com 

Center Concourse 20 

Buffet Group USA 

www.buffet-group.com 

Ambassador Ballroom, Booths 41-44 

Callet Trumpets 

www.callettrumpets.com 


Chase Sanborn/Brass Tactics 

www.chasesanborn.com 

Center Concourse, Booth 3 

Conn-Selmer, Inc. 

www.conn-selmer.com 

Ambassador Ballroom Premium Booths 21, 22, 

23 

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Denis Wick Products 

www.deniswick.com 

Ottawa Room, Lobby Level 1st Floor 

Dillon Music 

www.dillonmusic.com 

Ambassador Ballroom, Booths 13 and 14 

Eclipse Trumpets 

www.brawbrass.com 


Edwards Instruments Co. 

www.edwards-instruments.com 


Eighth Note Publications 

www.enpmusic.com 

Center Concourse, 38 and 39 

Facet Mutes, LLC 

www.facetmutes.com 

Ottawa Room, Lobby Level 1st Floor 

Fanfare Caseworks 

www.fanfarecaseworks.com 


The Frederick Harris Music Co., Limited 

www.frederickharrismusic.com 


Getzen Company, Inc. 

www.getzen.com 

Ambassador Ballroom Booths 17 and 18 

Hammond Design 

www.karlhammonddesign.com 

Ottawa Room 

Harrelson Trumpets 

www.harrelsontrumpets.com 

Private Room – Ruby, West Concourse 


Hickey’s Music Center 

www.hickeys.com 

Center Concourse, 21-27 

Hub van Laar Trumpets and Flugelhorns 

www.vanlaartrumpets.nl 

Private Room – Plaza Boardroom B, Lobby 

Level, 1st Floor 

HuSonics Premium Music Products 

www.husonics.com 

Ambassador Ballroom Booths 32, 33, and 34 

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Jaeger Brass 

www.jaegerbrass.com 

Ottawa Room, Lobby Level, 1st Floor 

Jupiter Band Instruments 

www.jupitermusic.com 


Kanstul Musical Instruments, Inc. 

www.kanstul.com 

Ambassador Ballroom Booths 45 and 46 

Ken Larson’s BrassWerks, LLC 

www.brasswerks.com 


Legends Brass 

www.legendsbrass.com 


Messina Cover 

www.messinacovers.net 


Michael Thomas Music 

www.michaelthomasmusic.net 


P. Mauriat 

www.pmauriatmusic.com 


National Trumpet Competition 

www.national trumpetcomp.org 

Center Course, 30 

Naumann Trumpets 

www.naumanntrumpets.com 


Pickett Brass 

www.pickettbrass.com 


Pollard Water Key 

www.pollardwaterkey.com 


Powell Trumpets 


www.powelltrumpets.com 

Pro Brass Mouthpieces 

www.probrass.net 


Professional Suite by Royalton Music Center 

www.royaltonmusic.com 

Ottawa Room, Lobby Level, 1st Floor

Puccini Cases 

www.puccinicase.com 


Raw Brass Trumpets 

www.rawbrasstrumpets.com 


San Francisco Conservatory of Music 

www.sfcm.edu 


S.E. Shires Co. 

www.seshires.com 

Private Room - Robinson Room 

East Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 


Schmitt Music Company 

www.schmittmusic.com 


Select-A-Press 

www.selectapress.com 


Sheet Musica 

www.sheetmusica.com 


Schilke Music Products 

www.schilkemusic.com 

Ottawa Room, Lower Level, 1st Floor 

Smith-Watkins 

www.smithwatkins.com 


Sonoré Pro Brass 

www.sonareprobrass.com 

Ambassador Ballroom, Premium Booths 9 and 10 

Stanton’s Sheet Music 

www.stantons.com 

Ambassador Ballroom, Premium Booths 39 and 40 

Stephenson Music 

www.stephensonmusic.com 

Center Concourse, 36, 37 

Stomvi, U.S.A. 

www.stomvi-usa.com 

Private Room – Riverview Room, Lobby Level, 

1st Floor 

Thompson Music Co. 

www.ThompsonMusic.com 

Private Room – Riverview Room, Lobby Level, 

1st Floor 

Tom Crown Mutes. Co/Crown Music Press 

www.tomcrownmutes.com 

Center Concourse, 32, 33, 34 

Triplo Press 

www.triplo.com 

Center Concourse, 2, 3 

TrumCor Mutes 

www.trumcor.com 


Ultra-Pure Oils 

www.ultrapureoils.com 


Warburton Music Products - Silver Sponsor 

www.warburton.com 

Ambassador Premium Booths 30 and 31 

Washington Music Center 

www.chucklevins.com 


Wave Song Press 

www.trumpetbook.com, Center Concourse 1 

Wedge Mouthpieces 

www.wedgemouthpiece.com 


Woodwind & Brasswind 

www.wwbw.com 


Yamaha – Platinum Sponsor 

www.yamaha.com 

Private Room – Pearl, West Concourse 

EXHIBIT HOURS: 

Wednesday, June 12: 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Thursday, June 13: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Friday, June 14: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Saturday, June 15: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 

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Conference Scholarship Winners 

Wade Weast, Scholarships Chair 

JUDGES: Mark Boren, Minot State University; Christine Carrillo, James Madison University; 

Jason Crafton, Virginia Tech; Michael Ellzey, University of Mississippi; Michael Hackett, University 

of North Carolina, Charlotte; Michael Hengst, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Ronnie Ingle, 

University of North Dakota; Barry Long, Bucknell University; James Moore, 

West Virginia Wesleyan College. 

Under 14 Division Scholarship Winner: 

Clifton Plog Memorial Fund Scholarship 

Forrest R. Johnston 

Colvin Run Elementary School 

Teacher: Richard Johnston 

14-17 Division Scholarship Winners: 

Pickett Brass Scholarship 

Brent David Proseus 

West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts 

Teacher: Gregg Good 

Triplo Press Scholarship 

Eli Ross 

Southwest High School 

Teacher: Robert Dorer 


Brasswerks Scholarship 

Carlos Leite 

Superior School of Music and Performing Arts 

– Polytechnic of Porto 

Teacher: Kevin Wauldron 

Blackburn Trumpets Scholarship 

Christi Burkett 

Florida State University 

Teacher: Christopher Moore 

Balquhidder Music/Glen Lyon 

Books Scholarship 

Katherine Stephen 



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Bob Reeves Brass Scholarship 

Judith Gaunt 



Schmitt Music Company Scholarship 

Adam Mejaour 

University of Massachusetts Amherst 

Teacher: Eric Berlin 

Richard B. Lehman Memorial 

Fund Scholarship 

Brandon Austin 

Kennesaw State University 

Teacher: Douglas Lindsey 

Donald P. Bullock Memorial Fund Scholarship 

Nathanael Moe 

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 

Teacher: Frank Hanson 

William Pfund Scholarship 

Joseph Goguen 

University of Masachusetts Amherst 


Gordon Mathie Scholarship 

Jill Stara 

Wayne State College 

Teacher: David Bohnert 

Bryan & Nancy Goff Scholarship 

Tamara Vaughn 


Teacher: Christopher Moore

Buffet Group USA Scholarship 

Bethany Nette 

Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, 

Singapore 

Teacher: Bill Theis 

Warburton Music Products Scholarship 

Julianna Chairez 


Teacher: Richard Stoelzel 

Bremner Music Scholarship 

Joseph Donohue 

University of Massachusetts Amherst 



Thompson Music Co. Scholarship 

Jennifer Fox 

University of Arkansas 

Teacher: Richard Rulli 

ITG Legacy Fund Scholarship 

Patrick Oliverio 

University of Arkansas 

Teacher: Richard Rulli 

Reinold O. Schilke Memorial Scholarship 

Ricardo Chinchilla 

Lynn University 

Teacher: Marc Reese 

XO Trumpet Scholarship 

Timothy Nemzin 



Jazz Under 18 Division Scholarship 

Winner: 

Sandy Sandberg Memorial Fund Scholarship 

Nathan Serot 

Hamilton High School 

Teacher: James Foschia 

Jazz Age 18-24 Division Scholarship 

Winner: 

Keith Clark Memorial Fund Scholarship 

Janet Christensen 


Teacher: Kevin Good 

BERP and Co. Scholarship 

Brian Garcia 



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Tuesday At-A-Glance Schedule 

(All rooms are in the Amway unless noted otherwise) 

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8:00 a.m. Registration Begins....................................... Center Concourse 

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8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ITG Board Meeting........................................ Vandenberg Room 

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9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Joseph Bowman – “Preparing for.................. Governor’s Room 

University Music Auditions” 

9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Ask the Professor.......................................... Cascade Room 

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9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ITG Youth Day Competitions.......................... Imperial Ballroom 

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10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Judith Saxton Recital..................................... Pantlind Ballroom 

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1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Mark Inouye Recital...................................... Steelcase A, DeVos 

1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Ask the Professor.......................................... Cascade Room 

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2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Mark Inouye Masterclass.............................. Steelcase D, DeVos 

2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Dai Zhonghui - “Solo Literature..................... Atrium Room 

Preparation for Collegiate & 

Professional Auditions 

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4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. David Hickman Clinic.................................... Pantlind Ballroom 

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6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Meet/Greet Gathering of Comeback/............. Grandview Room 

Non-Pro Players 

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7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m. GVSU Night of Premieres featuring................ Steelcase A, DeVos 

James Ackley, Jose Chafer, 

Rex Richardson, Richard Stoelzel 

and the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band, 

Barry D. Martin, conductor 

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9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Grand Opening Concert featuring.................. Steelcase A, DeVos 

Rex Richardson, Eric Berlin, 

Greg Spiridopoulos, Grand Rapids 

Symphonic Band, Grand Rapids 

Jazz Orchestra 

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10:30 p.m. Late Night Jam Session................................. Louis Benton and LB's 

Lounge 

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013 – “Youth Day”, 

Jean Moorehead Libs, Coordinator 

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

Governor’s Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

Prelude: Mahidol University Trumpet Ensemble (MUTE), Joseph Bowman, director 

Members: Nonthawant Cheiwphimolporn, Arnon Hosakuluswan, Kueakool Jaisom, 

Alongkorn Lasoaichuea, Katayut Phaphong, Lalitta Pheanwirattanachai, Wannachat Sripan, 

Nutteraya Wibuloutai 

Maharaja Medley (World Premiere).......................................................... HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej 

Teangnoi/Hosakulsuwan 

Infinite Ascent (2008)............................................................................. Erik Morales 

Presentation: Joseph Bowman, Professor, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand - 

“Preparing for University Music Auditions” 

The goal of this presentation is to help students prepare for university music auditions, and is presented 

with the applied music student in mind. (An applied music student is a music performer who 

studies an instrument or voice, composes music or conducts an ensemble). All university programs 

have their own unique admission system, but most programs have admission requirements that are 

similar. The best qualified applicants will begin preparing for university music auditions three to four 

years in advance. Getting accepted to a college music program is not just about playing an instrument 

well. Many skills must be developed to become a “well-rounded” musician. 

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Cascade Room, Atrium Level, Lower Level 

Ask the Professor 

Morning Panel: Mark Dulin, Adjunct Professor of Trumpet, Winthrop University; Steven Marx, 

Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Colorado State University; Brian Shook, Assistant Professor of 

Trumpet, Lamar University; Jason Bergman, Assistant Professor of Trumpet, University of Southern 

Mississippi. 

Afternoon Panel: Gordon Mathie, Professor Emeritus, The Crane School of Music; Peter Wood, 

Assistant Professor of Trumpet, University of South Alabama; Steven Marx, Assistant Professor of 

Trumpet, Colorado State University; James Ackley, Associate Professor of Trumpet, University of 

South Carolina. 

A unique opportunity for students of all ages to seek the advice and wisdom of seasoned professionals 

in a panel format. Students may come to either morning or afternoon sessions with their instruments 

for a mini lesson/coaching on specific repertoire, pedagogical concepts and career path choices. Attend 

with a group or by yourself, our nationally recognized and distinguished Professors will educate you. 

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9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Imperial Ballroom, Lobby Level, 1st Floor 

Youth Competition, Jennifer Dearden, chair 

Rachael Kerr, piano (under 14 Division) 

Rumyana Yanakieva Hoksbergen, piano (Under 18 Division) 

Under 14 Participants 

Forrest Johnston; Colvin Run Elementary School; Private Teacher: Richard Johnston 

Bradley Swanson; Private Teacher: Bill Pfund 

Connor Wright; Clague Middle School, Private Teacher: Jay MacArthur 

Under 14 Division Competition Judges: 

Scott Meredith, University of Wyoming 

Marc Reese, Lynn University 

Erin Yanacek, Carnegie Mellon University 

Under 18 Participants 

Bradley Arnold; Fraser High School; Private Teacher: Raymond Oset 

Eli Ross; Southwest High School; Private Teacher: Robert Dorer 

Nathanael Schatz; Private Teacher: James Sherry 

Adam Schwab; Huron High School; Private Teacher: Jean Libs 

Sierra Jo Stan; Blair High School; Private Teacher: Jeff Mount 

Under 18 Division Competition Judges: 

Jason Bergman, University of Southern Mississippi 

Beth Schneller Freelance Trumpet Artist 

Brian Shook, Lamar University 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 

Pantlind Ballroom, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

Prelude: Oklahoma State University Trumpet Ensemble, Ryan Gardner, director 

Members: Cleon Chai, Nick Doutrich, Josh Funderburk, Brady Hollon, Aaron Jensen, James Marwitz, 

Tyler Murray, Natalie Upton 

Poet and Peasant Overture.............................................................. Franz von Suppe (1815-1895) 

arr. Matt Barker 

Recital: Judith Saxton, 

Professor, University of North Carolina School of the Arts 

Miriam Hickman, piano 

Trumpet Tunes: The Global Collection 

Premier Solo de Concert................................................................... Paul Rougnon (1846-1934) 

France 

Andante .......................................................................................... Rudolf Svirskii 

Soviet Union 

Concertino for trumpet and piano..................................................... Jan Koetsier (1911-2006) 

Allegro non tanto 

Netherlands 

Andante doloroso 

Allegro molto 

Intermission 

Concertino........................................................................................ Maurice C. Whitney (1909-1984) 

Allegro non troppo 

U.S.A. 

Lento 

Allegro scherzando 

Concertino........................................................................................ Ennio Porrino (1910-1959) 

Italy 

Serenade.......................................................................................... Brendan Collins (b. 1963) 

Australia 

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1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m., 

Steelcase Ballroom “A”, DeVos Place 

Prelude: Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Richard Turk, director 

Members: Anthony Bertolozzi, Brittany Carter, Jakub Chermack, Mikela Connella, Austin Hardman, 

Joaquin Martinez, James Mayorga, Ryan Meek, Sandra Pratt, Tommy Smith 

Prelude and Fugue............................................................................ Eric Ewazen 

Within Sacred Walls......................................................................... Erik Morales 

Recital: Mark Inouye, 

Principal Trumpet, San Francisco Symphony 

Rebecca Wilt, piano, 

Robin Connell, piano; Joe Opera, bass; Evan Hyde, drums 

Brèves Recontres............................................................................. Jacques Castérède (b. 1926) 

Divertissement 

Pavane 

Scherzo 

Romance.......................................................................................... Robert Schumann (1810-1850) 

Concerto in E minor.......................................................................... Georg Phillip Telemann 

Andante (1681-1767) 

Allegro molto 

Andante poco lento 

Allegro Vivace 

Intermission 

Recorda-Me..................................................................................... Joe Henderson 

My Funny Valentine.......................................................................... Rodgers & Hart/arr. Inouye 

Cinderella......................................................................................... Mark Inouye 

Tribute to Beaky................................................................................ Mark Inouye 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 

Steelcase Ballroom “D”, DeVos Place 

Masterclass: Mark Inouye, 

Principal Trumpet, San Francisco Symphony 

2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 

Atrium Room, Atrium Lower Level 

Presentation: Dai Zhonghui, 

Professor, Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, China 

Solo Literature Preparation for Collegiate and Professional Auditions 

Internationally recognized performer and pedagogue Professor Dai Zhonghui’s session will include a 

variety of strategies for preparation as well as recommended literature for auditions and competitions. 

Students are welcome to bring performance ready materials for evaluation and critique by 

Professor Dai. 

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 


Presentation: David Hickman, Regents’ Professor, Arizona State University 

Trumpet Greats: Little Known and Interesting Facts About The People Who Helped Shape Our 

Profession 

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., 

Grandview, Conference Level, 3rd Floor 

Meet/Greet Gathering of the Comeback/Non-Pro Players 

The “Non-Pro Players” Committee represents the interests of trumpet players who do not derive the 

major portion of their income from performing or teaching trumpet. 

Is this your first ITG Conference? Have you been to a conference in the past and would like to reacquaint 

yourself with old friends from the Comeback/Non-Pro Players Group? If so, please plan to 

attend the first ever Meet and Greet Gathering. Food may be purchased. 

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7:15 p.m., Steelcase Ballroom “A”, DeVos Place 

Concert: GVSU Night of Premieres 

featuring the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band, Barry D. Martin, Conductor 

Beer City Fanfare...........................................................................Adam Cuthbert 

David Koch, Ryan Gilbert, Kevin Gebo, Kevin Maloney 

Festive Overture, Op. 96................................................................Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) 

Grand Rapids Symphonic Band 

Ballade for a Ceremony.................................................................Eric Ewazen (b. 1954) 

arr. James Stephenson/ 

Adam Cuthbert 

Richard Stoelzel and Hunter Eberly 

Concerto for Two Trumpets and......................................................Erik Morales (b. 1966) 

Wind Ensemble (2013) 

James Ackley and Richard Stoelzel, trumpets 

Pines of the Appian Way................................................................Ottorino Respighi 

arr. Curnow 


A Little R&R” for Two Trumpets and...............................................James Stephenson (b. 1969) 

Wind Ensemble (2013) 

Commissioned by Grand Valley State University for the 

2013 International Trumpet Guild Conference 

Rex Richardson and Richard Stoelzel, trumpets 

Concertino de los Filabres, Op. 54 (2012-2013)............................ Javier Pérez Garrido (b. 1985) 

Commissioned by José Chafer for the 2013 International Trumpet Guild Conference 

James Ackley, Jose Chafer Mompo, Richard Stoelzel, and Rex Richardson, trumpets 

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9:00 p.m., 


Prelude: Virginia Commonwealth University Trumpet Ensemble, Rex Richardson, director 

Members: Marcus Grant, Victor Haskins, Brandon Hess, Josh Murrell, Heidi Rechlin, 

Jackson Shurlds, Olivia Sturgill, Ryan Teunis 

Symphony in C Minor, Mvt 1.................................................................... Ludwig Van Beethoven 

arr. Marcus Grand 

Grand Opening Concert featuring REX RICHARDSON, Yamaha Performing Artist, 

ERIC BERLIN and GREGORY SPIRIDOPOULOS 



James Stephenson, guest conductor 

Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra 

Doug Richards, guest conductor 

Continuum for Trumpet and Trombone and Wind Ensemble...................... Jeffrey Holmes 

Eric Berlin, trumpet, and Gregory Spiridopoulos, trombone 



Concerto No. 2 for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble (“Rextreme”)................. James Stephenson (b. 1969) 

Rex Richardson, trumpet 


James Stephenson, conductor 

Intermission 

Dukal Bugles for Trumpet and Jazz Orchestra.......................................... Doug Richards 

Rex Richardson, trumpet 


Doug Richards, conductor 

Rex Richardson’s performance is sponsored in part by Yamaha 

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Piccolo 

Susan Ashbaugh 

Flute 

Linda Howard 

Amy DeBoer 

Tim Priest 

Melissa Massingill 

Barb Gillan 

Katie Pinder 

Renae Stritzinger 

Oboe 

Cassandra Negron 

Alexandra Renny 

Ann Isaacson 

English Horn 

Alexandra Renny 

Bassoon 

Ruth Wilson 

Rebecca Durbin 

Al Steuer 

Clarinet 

Adam Brennan 

Claire Zavolta 

Whitney Brainard 

Keith Hudson 

Mike Rizzo 

Adam Hendry 

Amanda Macleod 

Cori TerKeurst 

Joanna Kebes 

Bass Clarinet 

Whitney Brainard 

Gary Wakenhut 

Alto Saxophone 

Bryan Bredwell 

Lisa Keeney 

Andrea Voulgaris 

Tenor Saxophone 

Tobias Hutchins 

Baritone Saxophone 

Michael Rambat 


David Koch 

Kent Boulton 

Robert Van Sprange 

Ryan Gilbert 

Matt Elzinga 

Chris Rajah 

Timothy Smith 

William Vanderploeg 

Arthur Vanden Wyngaard 

Horn 

Fred Gordon 

Becky Buyze 

Jenelle Buehner 

Rachelle Swank 

Penny Daab Cushway 

Blake Moe 

Susan Wygmans 

Trombone 

Ryan Broome 

Chris Petersmark 

Andrea Mack 

Dean Gorsuch 

Bill Smith 

Bass Trombone 

Trevor Trudeau 

Euphonium 

Edward Mallett 

Bob Persky 

Erin Doughty 

Tuba 

Timothy Cary 

Tanner Vermeer 

Robert Ryan 

Lukas Schroeder 

Alford Kaufman 

String Bass 

Dana Wygmans 

Piano/Celesta 

Chris Petersmark 

Percussion 

Sarek Buchan 

Josh Dreyer 

Bailey Groendyke 

Trevor Kline 

Wade Selkirk 

Gabriel Stoelzel 

Ned Vanderploeg 

Dana Wygmans 

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Saxophone 

Bob Nixon 

Mike Lutley 

Greg Marsden 

Jonathan Nichol 

Gary McCourry 


Dave Wells 

Jim Sawyer 

Taylor Barnett 

Rob Warmels 

Trombone 

Mike Mcleod 

Paul Brewer 

Bob Taylor 

Paul Keen 

Rhythm 

Steve Talaga, piano 

Tom Lockwood, bass 

Tim Froncek, drums 

10:30 p.m., 

Louis Benton and LB’s Lounge, 35 Ionia Avenue NW 

Late Night Jam Session hosted by Jeff Uban 

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Wednesday At-A-Glance Schedule 

(All rooms are in the Amway unless otherwise noted) 

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7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Warm-Up: Geoffrey Shamu, “Warm-Up Routines..... Vandenberg Room 

of Merri Franquin & Pierre Thibaud” 

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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ITG Goes to Class 

Advanced Jazz Playing for the Crossover................. Cascade Room 

Artist (Rex Richardson) 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician (Bill Lucas)........... Vandenberg Room 

Orchestral Class (Craig Morris)............................... Imperial Ballroom 

The Physical Part of Playing.................................... Atrium Room 

(Vincent DiMartino) 

Solo Class (David Hickman).................................... Pantlind Ballroom 

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open!......................................................... Ambassador 

Ballroom, Center 

Concourse, Private 

Rooms 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Daniel Patrylak – “The Eastman Brass................... Governor’s Room 

Quintet” 

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. ITG Solo Competition............................................... Pantlind Ballroom 

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Rich Illman – “Trumpet Under The Stars”............... Grand Rapids 

Planetarium 

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hour............................................................ Ambassador 

Ballroom, Center 

Concourse, Private 

Rooms 

Please be sure to visit the private rooms on the 1st Floor Lower Level and 2nd Floor Concourse Level 

__________________________________________________________________ 

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. James Olcott - Non-Pro Players/............................. Imperial Ballroom 

Comeback Players Master Class 

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Music of Erik Morales and................................ Steelcase Ballroom D, 

James Stephenson.................................................. DeVos Place 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Dodworth Saxhorn Band.......................................... Steelcase Ballroom 

“A”, DeVos Place 

*Brandon Ridenour & Rich Ridenour....................... St. Mark’s Episcopal 

“Trumpet Invasion” Recital 

Church 

James Stephenson’s The Devil’s Tale...................... Pantlind Ballroom 

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Crossover Concert featuring Vincent DiMartino,....... Steelcase Ballroom 

Jens Lindemann, Bill Lucas, Adam Rapa, “D”, DeVos Place 

Allen Vizzutti 

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7:15 p.m. Thomas Hooten Recital........................................... Steelcase Ballroom 

“A” DeVos Place 

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9:00 p.m. Adam Rapa Concert with Miriam Hickman, ............ Steelcase Ballroom 

piano, and the Michigan Jazz Educators 

“A”, DeVos Place 

Big Band 

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10:30 p.m. Late Night Jam Session........................................... Louis Benton and 

LB’s Lounge 

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* See map page 136 

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 


7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Senator Vandenberg Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

Warm-Up Session: Geoffrey Shamu, Shires Trumpet Artist – 

“The Warm-Up Routines of Merri Franquin & Pierre Thibaud” 

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

ITG GOES TO CLASS (open to all, pre-registration required) 

Advanced Jazz Playing (Rex Richardson).............. Cascade Room, Atrium Lower Level 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician (Bill Lucas)........ Vandenberg, Concourse Level 2nd Floor 

Orchestra Class (Craig Morris)............................. Imperial Ballroom, Lobby Level 1st Floor 

The Physical Part of Playing................................. Atrium Room, Lower Level 


Solo Class (David Hickman)................................. Pantlind Ballroom, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

EXHIBITS OPEN 

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 

Ambassador Ballroom (sound-producing), Center Concourse (non-sound producing) – Concourse 

Level 2nd Floor 

Concourse Level 2nd Floor Private Rooms: Pearl (Yamaha), Emerald (Blackburn, Pickett, Powell), 

Ruby (Harrelson), Robinson Room (S.E. Shires) 

Lower Level 1st floor: Riverview (Stomvi USA & Thompson Music); Plaza Boardroom A (Adams Musical 

Instruments and Austin Custom Brass); Plaza Boardroom B (Van der Laar Trumpets & Flugelhorns); 

Ottawa Room (Denis Wick Products, Facet Mutes, Hammond Design, Jaeger Brass, P. Mauriat, 

Naumann Trumpets, Pro Brass Mouthpieces, Royalton Music Center, Schilke Music Products) 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 


Presentation: Daniel Patrylak, Professor Emeritus, The University of Connecticut – 

The Eastman Brass Quintet: 1962-1975 

“Innovations in Brass Quintet Concepts” 

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 


ITG Solo Competition 

Rachael Kerr, piano 

Gabriel DiMartino, Solo Competition Finals Co-Chair – Syracuse University 

SSG Kevin Maloney, United States Army, Solo Competition Co-Chair & Preliminaries Chair, 

Finalists: 

Ricardo Samuel Pinto Matos – Escola Superior de Artes Aplicadas; Student of Antonio Miguel 

Camolas Quitalo 

Wen Rong Lau – Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music; Student of William Theis 

Jared Sessink – Central Michigan University; Student of Neil Mueller 

Preliminary Judges: 

Karen Bliznik, Principal Trumpet, Santa Fe Opera 

Chris Carillo, Assistant Professor of Trumpet, James Madison University 

SSG Kevin Gebo, Trumpet, United States Army 

Finals Judges: 

Stephen Burns, Fulcrum Point New Music Project, Yamaha Performing Artist 

Thomas Hooten, Principal Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Yamaha Performing Artist 

Jens Lindemann, International Soloist, Yamaha Performing Artist 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium, Grand Rapids Public Museum, 272 Pearl Street NW 

Multi-Media Presentation: Rich Illman, Professor, Michigan State University – 

“Trumpet Under the Stars” 

with the Michigan State University Trumpet Studio: 

Nate Bean, Jacob Bender, Carlot Dorve, Stephanie Erspamer, Perry Holmes, Chris Howe, Ross Huber, 

Matthew Kay, Andrew Keiser, David Lea, Jonah Meltzer, Emily Northrop, TJ Perry, John Pohland, 

Pamela Smitter, Rachel Stevens, Ross Turner, Sam VanDyke, Jessi Walsh, Colin White, Jimmy Yuhas 

Rich Illman, conductor 

This concert is sponsored in part by a generous donation 

by Michigan State University College of Music 

ZaraStars (2013) – World Premier...................................................... Richard Strauss, John Williams 

arr. Rich Illman 

Visuals by John French 

Fanfare for the Universe (2012)......................................................... Rich Illman 

Visuals by John French 

The Heavens Proclaim (2012)............................................................ Nicole Piunno 

Visuals by Rich Illman 

Mobius Invasion (2013) – World Premier........................................... Charles Wolschon 

Visuals by Digistar 

5 Grooves for Ten Trumpets (2013) – World Premier........................... Charles Ruggiero 

Visuals by Charles Ruggiero 

Within Sacred Walls (2011)................................................................ Erik Morales 


Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 5 (1993)................................ Joan Tower 


Stephanie Erspamer, Perry Holmes, Emily Northrop, Rachel Stevens, Jessi Walsh 

Pamela Smitter, conductor 

Blues for the Common Man (1994)..................................................... Rich Illman 


Program Notes by Rich Illman 

This concert will be a multi-media presentation, with visuals to include Powerpoint slide shows, 

computer generated graphics, Digistar generated images, and videos taken from various sources 

combined specifically for this concert. The audio portion of the concert will be a combination of live, 

acoustic trumpet sounds, digitally altered trumpet sounds (using a digital effects processor), computer 

generated tracks (generally with sampled sounds), synthesizer sequences, and a few surprises. 

All of the World Premier pieces were written specifically to be performed in a planetarium with its 

unique acoustical environment and its antiphonal setup. Fanfare for the Universe and The Heavens 

Proclaim were both written for a planetarium concert in 2012 and have the same considerations 

throughout. The visuals for Within Sacred Walls and Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman were created 

from images available on the Internet and can be obtained in Powerpoint format from Rich Illman. 

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12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hour 

Ambassador Ballroom, Center Concourse Lobby, Private Rooms 

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 


Prelude: Central Washington University Trumpet Ensemble, John Harbaugh, director 

Members: Tristan Hurd, Darin Greif, Pavel Spichak, Braden Waddell, Skyler Floe 

Music for 5 Trumpets (III Finale)............................................................................. Verne Reynolds 

Goodbye Pork Pie Hat............................................................................................. Mingus/Anderson 

Metallic Fury.......................................................................................................... Erik Morales 

Recital: 

The Music of Erik Morales 

and James Stephenson 

Rebecca Wilt, piano; Robert Conway, piano; 

Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, violin 

Bagatelle (Written for Marc Reese)......................................................................... James Stephenson 

Kevin Gebo, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Passion Dance....................................................................................................... Erik Morales 

(Commissioned by Richard Stoelzel for the Aries Trio) 

Hunter Eberly, trumpet; Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, violin; 

and Robert Conway, piano 

Remember Forward (Written for Bob Sullivan)........................................................ Stephenson 

Marc Reese, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

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X1.......................................................................................................................... Morales 

(Commissioned & premiered by the Grand Valley State University Trumpet Ensemble) 

Grand Valley State University Alumni Trumpet Ensemble 

Hunter Eberly, Steven Marx, Jeff Uban, Kim Eberly, and Jeff Lewandowski 

Fantasie................................................................................................................. Stephenson 

(Commissioned by Paul Merkelo) 

Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Concerto for Trumpet in C and Piano....................................................................... Morales 

(Commissioned & Premiered by Richard Stoelzel) 

Alex Wilson, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

La Viaggio Vita........................................................................................................ Stephenson 

(Commissioned by Valerie Stoelzel in celebration of 20 years 

of marriage to Richard Stoelzel) 

Courtship 

Romance 

Life 

Bill Lucas, trumpet; Kimberly Kaloyanides Kennedy, violin; and Robert Conway, piano 

Sonata................................................................................................................... Stephenson 

(Commissioned by Richard Stoelzel) 

Hunter Eberly, trumpet, and Robert Conway, piano 

Infinite Ascent........................................................................................................ Morales 

Drum and Brass 

Richard Stoelzel, Slawomir Cichor, Jose Chafer, Rex Richardson, 

Alex Wilson, Kevin Gebo, Kevin Maloney, Vincent DiMartino 

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1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 


Non-Pro Players/Comeback Players Master Class: James Olcott, Professor, Miami 

University – “From the Heart” 

Intended for comeback players, topics for analysis and discussion will stem from performances by, 

and questions from, audience participants. Of particular interest will be aspects surrounding “playing 

from the heart,” what the term implies and what it takes, physically, psychologically, and emotionally, 

to stir listeners. 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 134 Division Avenue North 

Prelude: Northeastern Illinois University Trumpet Ensemble 

Members: Robert Alonzo, Enrique Escamilla, Robert Luther, Victor Muenzer, Katie Samayoa, Gregory 

Strauss, Mark Toliusis 

Concertino Piccolo, Op. 101 (1985)......................................................Jan Koetsier (1911-2006) 

Andante Maestoso-Allegro-Andante Maestoso 

Andante Cantabile 

Allegro Molto Vivace-Vivo 

Recital: Brandon Ridenour, trumpet, and Rich Ridenour, piano 

Trumpet Invasion 

Carnival of Venice.................................................................................Del Staigers 

Girl with the Flaxen Hair.......................................................................Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 

6 Romanian Folk Dances......................................................................Béla Bartók (1881-1945) 

Maple Leaf Rag....................................................................................Scott Joplin (1867-1917) 

March – The Love of Three Oranges.....................................................Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) 

Adios Nonino........................................................................................Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) 

My Basin Street....................................................................................Williams 

Intermission 

Three Preludes.....................................................................................George Gershwin (1898-1937) 

Allegro ben ritmato e deciso 

Andante con moto 

Allegro ben ritmato e deciso 

Habanera.............................................................................................Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) 

America....................................................................................................Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) 

Amazing Gifts.......................................................................................Trad./Shaker 

Rhapsody in Blue.................................................................................George Gershwin 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 


Concert: Dodworth Saxhorn Band 

Introduction 

The Star Spangled Banner 

The Life of a Civil War Soldier 

The Battle of Inkerman 

The Raw Recruit Quadrille 

Grand March- The Sultan 

Mother Kissed Me in My Dream 

The Soldiers Return March 

Bugle Calls: 

Reveille, Attention, Assembly, Right, Forward, Retreat, 

Commence Fire, Cease Fire, Tattoo, Taps 

Maggie By My Side Quickstep 

Dodworth Reminiscences 

Kreischutz Quickstep 

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik-Serenade in G 

Concerto for Trumpet – Rondo 

Then You’ll Remember Me 

Light of Other Days 

Viva L’America 

The Post Horn Galop 

Meet the Band 

Americus Quickstep 

Yankee Doodle 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 


The Devil’s Tale 

a sequel to Stravinsky’s L’histoire du soldat – Michigan regional premiere! 

Music and Libretto by James M. Stephenson 

Setting: Las Vegas and Tulsa,OK 

Characters: 

Joe – pit-orchestra musician, later disguised as casino owner 

Hannah – showgirl 

Sam (devil) – blackjack dealer, street sign ad-man, furs store owner, Vegas Agent 

Ensemble: 

Mike Fansler, conductor Matt Bean, narrator Sally Stephenson, violin 

Eric Ginsberg, clarinet Douglas Huff, bassoon Bruce Briney, trumpet 

John Mindeman, trombone Matthew Hughes, contrabass Rick Kurasz, percussion 

Part I: 

Joe wakes up from a dream (L’histoire). He’s in a Vegas hotel room, with girlfriend Hannah. He’s 

playing for a premiering new show, also featuring Hannah as showgirl. Hannah desperately wants to 

leave Vegas, to return to Tulsa, OK, for the simpler life. 

On the way to rehearsal, Joe passes by Sam, the blackjack dealer, who hopes someday to become 

a casino owner. Sam is also Hannah’s agent, but knows of their desire to leave. Sam reminds Joe, 

a reformed gambler, of a deal: play another game of cards with him, and if Joe wins, he can leave 

Vegas with Hannah. If he loses, Joe must leave along, without Hannah. Joe agrees. 

In the meantime, Joe devises a plan with Hannah. Joe will purposely lose the card-game, but that night 

during the show, she will (falsely) injure herself in the big dance number, so that Sam will no longer have 

use for her, and they can go home to Tulsa. The scheme works: Joe and Sam play cards (Joe loses); 

Hannah “injures” herself and Sam declares her useless. Joe and Hannah leave together for Tulsa. 

Part II: 

Back in Tulsa now. Time has passed. Joe is getting bored with Tulsa life. Sam (disguised as a fur 

salesman) offers a deal from his store: buy furs and get free tickets to Vegas. Joe convinces Hannah 

to take the deal. Hannah, now reminiscing about Vegas a little, is left alone, and is approached by 

Sam, now disguised as a Vegas agent. He offers her a well-paid starring role in a new show, and 

Hannah – obviously flattered – accepts, and they leave immediately, leaving Joe behind. 

Joe then returns to Vegas to try to win Hannah back. Musicians have black-listed him, since he 

quit the show. Joe disguises himself as a casino owner, and challenges Sam to another card game. 

Repeatedly losing, he offers the greedy Sam keys to the casino if he loses again. He loses, and Sam 

immediately runs to what he thinks is his new office. The keys don’t work, of course, and security 

being what it is in a casino, Sam is immediately apprehended by police, and is taken away. 

Joe and Hannah are together again, and leave Vegas on the road back home to Tulsa, which is, of 

course, hot and dusty… 

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 


Prelude: Virginia Commonwealth University Trumpet Ensemble, Rex Richardson, director 

Members: Marcus Grant, Brandon Hess, Heidi Rechin, Jackson Shurlds, 

Olivia Sturgill, Ryan Teunis 

Suite for Six Trumpets....................................................................Marcus Grant 

Concert: Crossover Concert featuring Vincent DiMartino, Jens Lindemann, 

William Lucas, Adam Rapa, Rex Richardson, and Allen Vizzutti 

Kristian Alexandrov, Miriam Hickman, Laura Vizzutti, piano 

Sally Stephenson and Leslie Wikinson, violins 

Andrew Pool, viola; Lee Copenhaver, cello 

Mike Downes, bass; Ted Warren, drums 

Gaudete Brass Quintet 

Concert Gallop (2013)..................................................................Brendan Collins 

Vincent DiMartino 

Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major......................................................Johann Wilhelm Hertel (1727-1789) 

II. Adagio 

III. Allegro Vivace 

Jens Lindemann 

Variations on a Theme by Haydn ..................................................James M. Stephenson 

Rex Richardson 

Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major.........................................Carl Maria von Weber 

(1st Movement) (1811) 

arr. (and adapted to a blitering, 

Baltic 7/8) Adam Rapa 

Adam Rapa 

The Swan.....................................................................................Camille Saint-Saëns 

(Le Cygne from Le carnival des animaux) (1886) 

arr. Adam Rapa 

Adam Rapa 

Concertino, Movement No. 3 – Vivace..........................................J.G. Albrechtsberger 

Allen Vizzutti and Laura Vizzutti 

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Pause 

God Only Knows (recorded by The Beach Boys)............................Brian Wilson, Tony Asher 

Love On Top (recorded by Beyoncé)..............................................Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash, 

Shea Taylor 

Adam Rapa

Rhapsody in Paris........................................................................George Gershwin/arr. William Lucas 

Mainstream Moderate 

Orchestrally Textured 

Jazzed Allegro 

William Lucas 

Suite Hellenique...........................................................................Pedto Itturalde (arr. J. Lindemann) 

Jens Lindemann 

My Funny Valentine......................................................................Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart 

Vincent DiMartino 

Red Shift......................................................................................Rex Richardson 

Rex Richardson 

Jazz Sonata – Movement No. 3 featuring Laura Vizzutti................Allen Vizzutti 

Allen Vizzutti 

Jens Lindemann, Rex Richardson, & Allen Vizzutti’s performances are sponsored in part by Yamaha 

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7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 


Prelude: Alabama Trumpet Guild Ensemble, James Zingara, director 

Members: Joseph Ardovino, University of Montevallo; Mark DeGoti, Auburn University; Michael 

Huff, Troy University; Eric Yates, University of Alabama; James Zingara, University of Alabama at 

Birmingham 

Sinfonia a cinque (World Premiere)................................................................... Joseph Landers 

Fantasy for Five Trumpets (World Premiere)....................................................... Jason Bahr 

Recital: Thomas Hooten, Principal Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic 

Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Trumpet Call...................................................................................................... Kenneth Downie 

Incantation, Threne et Danse............................................................................. Alfred Descenclos 

Intermission 

Slavonic Fantasy............................................................................................... Carl Hohne 

3 Songs............................................................................................................. Sergei Rachmaninoff 

1. Oh, never sing to me again 

2. When silent night doth hold me 

3. Arion 

Quatre variations sur un theme de Domenico Scarlatti...................................... Marcel Bitsch 

Thomas Hooten’s performance is sponsored in part by Yamaha 

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9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., 


Concert: Adam Rapa with the Michigan Jazz Educators Big Band 


Concerti for Trumpet & Big Band 

Join Adam Rapa for an evening of exciting new compositions and arrangements, played by Michigan’s top 

players and educators. This concert will also serve as a masterclass on the wide variety of musical styles 

covered. Rapa will give a show-and-tell of the key ingredients that define these styles, and share some of 

the interests and influences which led to the creation of this program. 

Guest-performers and educators are accustomed to meeting bands very shortly before performing challenging 

music together. Tonight’s show is no exception. Even with a band full of great players, there are lots of 

nuances within the music which can only be realized through focused, production rehearsal. Rapa will show 

the audience (especially all of the aspiring educators, composers, soloists, and band leaders) how fun it is 

to “dot the i’s, cross the t’s and really bring the music to life. In an informal, open-rehearsal format, he’ll 

dissect portions of the music, feature individual sections of the band, and take this music to the next level. 

Rebelíon Suite...................................................................................................... Astor Piazzolla 

(Adíos Nonino, Contrabajissimo, Mumuki, La Muerte del Angel) 


Never Ending Fantasie (Based on Music from “The Never Ending Story”)............. Klaus Doldinger 


Song for Jozak...................................................................................................... Adam Rapa 

Intermission (CD’s for sale in the Lobby) 

Chiquinha Gonzaga (Suite Retratos, mvt. 4)......................................................... Radamés Gnattali 


You....................................................................................................................... Pat Metheny 

Adam Rapa 

Festa Na Macuca................................................................................................. Jovino Santos Neto 


Warrior Dance...................................................................................................... Adam Rapa 

Michigan Jazz Educators Big Band 

Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Rhythm 

Joe Lulloff Randy Casteel Dave Wells Mike Hyde, guitar 

Laurie Sears Taylor Barnett Paul Brewer Robin Connell, piano 

Bill Sears Ray Oset Travis Good Tom Lockwood, bass 

Jonathan Nichol Max Colley Bob Engelsman Tim Froncek, drums 

Tom Stansell 

Rob Mulligan, percussion 

11:00 p.m., 


Late Night Jam Session hosted by Gordon Vernick 

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Thursday At-A-Glance Schedule 


__________________________________________________________________ 

7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Warm-Up Session: Hunter Eberly............................Senator Vandenberg 

Room 

__________________________________________________________________ 

8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. ITG Goes to Class 

Advanced Jazz Playing for the..................................Cascade Room 

Crossover Artist (Rex Richardson) 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician (Bill Lucas)............Vandenberg Room 

Orchestral Class (Thomas Hooten)...........................Imperial Ballroom 

The Physical Part of Playing (Vincent DiMartino)......Atrium Room 

Solo Class (David Hickman).....................................Pantlind Ballroom 

__________________________________________________________________ 

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Exhibits Open!.........................................................Ambassador Ballroom, 

Center Concourse, 

Private Rooms 

__________________________________________________________________ 

10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Craig Morris Recital.................................................Pantlind Ballroom 

10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Ellsworth Smith Competition....................................Imperial Ballroom 

Winner Recital – Ryan Beach 

10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Yoga Class with Rich Illman and Jo Martinie.............Vandenberg Room 

__________________________________________________________________ 

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hour.............................................................Ambassador Ballroom, 


Private Rooms 

__________________________________________________________________ 

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Jose Chafer Mompo Recital......................................Pantlind Ballroom 

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Michael Sachs Masterclass.....................................Imperial Ballroom 

1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Non-Pro Players/Comeback Players.........................Vandenberg Room 

Session: David Brown 

__________________________________________________________________ 

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2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Brian Evans Recital............................................Pantlind Ballroom 

2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Gaudete Brass Quintet Recital............................Imperial Ballroom 

2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Walter White & Small, Medium @ Large............Steelcase Ballroom “A”, 

Concert 

DeVos Place 

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ITG Legacy Endowment Reception.......................Vandenberg Room 

4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Stephen Burns Trumpet & Organ Recital.............*St. Mark’s Episcopal 

Church 

4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m. ITG Jazz Improvisation Competition.....................Steelcase Ballroom “D”, 

DeVos Place 

7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Jens Lindemann Birthday Bash Concert..............Steelcase Ballroom “A”, 

DeVos Place 

9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Allen Vizzutti Concert..........................................Steelcase Ballroom “A”, 

DeVos Place 

10:30 p.m. Late Night Jam Session.......................................Louis Benton and LB’s 

Lounge 

__________________________________________________________________ 

* See page 136 for directions 

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Thursday, June 13, 2013 


7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., 

Senator Vandenberg Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

Warm-Up Session: Hunter Eberly, Principal Trumpet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra 

8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. 

ITG GOES TO CLASS (open to all, pre-registration required to perform) 

Advanced Jazz Playing (Rex Richardson)...........................................Cascade Room, Atrium 

Lower Level 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician.......................................................Vandenberg Room, 

(Bill Lucas) 

Concourse Level 2nd Floor 

Orchestral Class (Thomas Hooten)....................................................Imperial Ballroom, Lobby 

Level 1st Floor 

The Physical Part of Playing..............................................................Atrium Room Lower Level 


Solo Class (David Hickman)..............................................................Pantlind Ballroom, 

Concourse Level 2nd Floor 

EXHIBITS OPEN 

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 





Lower Level 1st floor: Riverview (Stomvi USA & Thompson Music); Plaza Boardroom A (Adams Musical 

Instruments and Austin Custom Brass); Plaza Boardroom B (Van der Laar Trumpets & Flugelhorns); 

Ottawa Room (Denis Wick Products, Facet Mutes, Hammond Design, Jaeger Brass, P. Mauriat, 

Naumann Trumpets, Pro Brass Mouthpieces, Royalton Music Center, Schilke Music Products) 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 


Prelude: Central Michigan University, Neil Mueller, director 

Members: Brandon Bowker, Jacob Lubbers, Jonathan Moss, Jon Ragon, 

James Sebring, Jared Sessink, Kyle Tomisch 

From Holberg’s Time: Suite in Olden Style................................... Edvard Grieg 

III. Gavotte 

arr. Neil Mueller 

IV. Air 

V. Rigaudon 

Recital: Craig Morris, Professor, Frost School of Music, University of Miami 


Suite Bergamasque..................................................................... Claude Debussy 

Prelude 

arr. Craig Morris and Sofia Kraevska 

Menuet 

Clair de lune 

Passepied 

Monkeyshines............................................................................. Roshanne Etezady 

13 Melodies for Trumpet, Flugelhorn, .......................................... Philip Glass/arr. Craig Morris 

and Piccolo Trumpet 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 


Prelude: University of Miami (Ohio), James Olcott, director 

Members: Kathleen George, Tyler Graves, Ian Harrah, Sarah Prunty, Dylan Rhonemus, Janell Roeper, 

Nicholas Shirley, Ryan Steward, Ian Sugerman, Hayley Vivian, Jacob Walker, Elise Ware, 

Katherine Wicker 

Soundings (2009)........................................................................ Brian Balmages 

Bugler’s Holiday.......................................................................... Leroy Anderson 

arr. David Hickman 

America the Beautiful.................................................................. Augustus Ward 

arr. Carmon Dragon 

transcr. James Olcott 

Recital: Ryan Beach, 2012 Ellsworth Smith Competition Winner, Principal Trumpet, Indianapolis 

Symphony Orchestra 

Rachael Kerr, piano 

Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major..................................................... Johann Wilhelm Hertel (1727-1789) 

Concerto for Trumpet................................................................... James Stephenson (b. 1969) 

Song Cycle for Trumpet and Piano............................................... Jamie Whitmarsh (b. 1988) 

Variations on a Theme from Norma............................................. Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 


Yoga with Rich Illman and Jo Martinie 

Rich Illman and Jo Martinie have been presenting Yoga for Wind Players since the 2002 International 

Trumpet Guild Conference in Manchester, England. Since then, they have been helping players 

all around the world learn to be more relaxed while they play, through a combination of breathing 

techniques and simple yoga postures and stretches. The increased self-awareness gained through 

these tactics not only improve one’s playing, they improve the overall quality of life by adding general 

strategies for tension release that can be used at any time. 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hour 

Ambassador Ballroom, Center Concourse Lobby, Private Rooms 

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1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 


Prelude: Western Michigan University Trumpet Ensemble, Stephen Jones, director 

Members: Bonni Beebe, Sean Corbitt, Mitchell Curry, Paul Hardaker, Nathaniel Patty, Adam Phillips, 

Adam Stowe 

Cornet Carillon........................................................................................ Ronald Binge (1910-1979) 

Bucinae................................................................................................... Riccardo Giavina (b. 1937) 

Canentes 

Invocantes 

Exsultantes 

Recital: Jose Chafer Mompo, Professor, 8 Editions of the International Course of Music 

Vilade L’Olleria 


L’ESPRIT de la Trompette......................................................................... James M. Stephenson 

Fantasía Mudéjar – U.S. Premiere........................................................... Luiz Pérez de Tidela Gil 

Rapsodia – U.S. Premiere........................................................................ Javier Artaza 

I don’t understand this music – World Premiere...................................... Óscar Vidal 

(Commissioned by José Chafer & 38th Annual Conference of the 

International Trumpet Guild Michigan, U.S.A.) 

the first question 

the second question 

the third question 

a short reflextion 

the unanswered question 

Intermission 

Prayer and Praise.................................................................................... Eric Ewazen 

(Commissioned and dedicated to Richard Stoelzel) 

Centennial Horizon.................................................................................. Kevin McKee 

Aspen Grove 

Interlude – Alpenglow 

Roaring Gunnison 

Piezas Andaluzas.................................................................................... Santiago Báez 

Bulerías del Guadalquivir 

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1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 


Prelude: University of Louisville Trumpet Ensemble, 

Ansyn Banks and Michael Tunnell, co-directors 

Members: Seth Burkhardt, Nick DeJarlais, Erika Howard, David Jaffe, Nick Kaiser, Kristian Kemker, 

Sam Loomis, Clay Parler, Trevor Webb, Don Woods, Jon Wysong 

Tico Tico.................................................................................................. Zequinha de Abreau 

(1880-1935) 

arr. David Marlatt 

Tiger of San Pedro................................................................................... John LaBarbera (b. 1945) 

Masterclass: Michael Sachs, Principal Trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra 

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., 


Non-Pro Players/Comeback Session: David Brown, Professor, Brigham Young University 

“Starting Over Again – The True Comeback Player” 

Drawing on his own experience and that of his predecessors, David Brown has developed a successful 

plan that allows for a full recovery in 2-4 months while avoiding the damage that can be done 

by pushing too hard too quickly. This session might also be of interest to professional players and 

teachers who are looking for help in recovering from injury. 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., Steelcase Ballroom “A”, DeVos Place 

Concert: Walter White & Small, Medium @ Large 

To be chosen from the following: 

There’ll Never Be Another You......................................................... Harry Warren/arr. White 

Nica’s Dream.................................................................................. Horace Silver/arr. White 

Florence.......................................................................................... Walter White 

Waitin’ For Walter............................................................................ Steve Brown/arr. White 

Beauty and the Beast...................................................................... Wayne Shorter/arr. Streng 

Cantaloupe Island........................................................................... Herbie Hancock/arr. White 

Yo Conecto...................................................................................... Walter White 

Sing Sing Sing................................................................................. Louis Prima/arr. White 

Promised........................................................................................ Charles Ernst/arr. White 

In The Mood (Not!).......................................................................... arr. White 

Lonnie’s Lament............................................................................. John Cotrane/arr. White 

Thank You, Joe Martinez.................................................................. Walter White 

Taps (For Maynard)......................................................................... arr. Walter White 

The Way Up..................................................................................... Walter White 

Stella By Starlight........................................................................... Victor Young/arr. White 

Walter White, Leader, Trumpet, Flugelhorn 

Mark Kieme, Alto Saxophone, Flute; Bobby Streng, Tenor Saxophone, Flute; 

Mark Berger, Baritone Saxophone 

Rob Killips, Trombone; John Rutherford, Bass Trombone 

Bob Jensen and Ken Robinson, Trumpets 

Gary Schunk, Piano; Jeff Pedraz, Bass; Jeff Trudell, Drums 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 


Prelude: Conservatorio Superior de Música de Canarias/Profesional de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 

Sebastián Gil, director 

Members: Sebastán Gil, Rubén Pérez, Francisco Perera, Gabriel Cerpa, Isdro Suárez 

Entrada................................................................................................Ernesto Mateo 

Suite for Five Trumpets.........................................................................Roland Lo Presti 

Arguero................................................................................................José Franco/S. Gil 

Concert: Gaudete Brass Quintet 

Bill Baxtresser and Ryan Berndt, trumpets 

Julia Filson, horn 

Paul Von Hoff, trombone 

Scott Tegge, tuba 

Quintessence (2012)............................................................................Joseph Turrin (b. 1947) 

Italian Madrigals (1611).......................................................................Heinrich Schütz (1584-1672) 

Alma Afflita (Sorrowful soul) 

Ride la Primavera (The Spring Laughs) 

Di Marmo Siete Voi (You are of marble) 

Chicago Moves (2011).........................................................................David Sampson (b. 1951) 

Grant Park 

The Spaghetti Bowl 

Looped Lament 

Lake Shore Drive 

Intermission 

Canzona Prima a5 (1615)........................................................................ Giovanni Gabrieli (1555-1612) 

sevenfive (2013)..................................................................................Steven Bryant (b. 1972) 

Prayers of Steel (2013)........................................................................Jonathan Newman (b. 1972) 

Limited 

Foxtrot 

Prayers of Steel 

City of Big Shoulders 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., Pantlind Ballroom, Center Concourse, 2nd Floor 

Prelude: Pittsburg State University Trumpet Ensemble, Todd Hastings, director 

Members: Matt Carter, Zach Hatcher, Kelsey DeVore, Tom Lawlor, Dalton Williams, Wyatt Smith 

Intrada.................................................................................................... John Ross 

Recital: Brian Evans, trumpet, Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra, and 

Thomas Burge, trombone, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra 


“Friends” 

Australian works for trumpet and trombone 

Serenade (2012) (trumpet and piano)..................................................... Brendan Collins 

Moretan Bay (2008)................................................................................ Traditional/arr. Joshua Clarke 

(trumpet, trombone and piano) 

‘White Knight and Beaver’ (1996)........................................................... Martin Wesley-Smith 

(solo trombone with recorded sound) 

Concertstuk (1997) (trumpet and piano)................................................. Michiel Irik 

Kigan (2011) (solo trumpet).................................................................... Christopher Perrin 

Benedictus Balaenarum (2008) .............................................................. Philip Bolliger 

(trombone and piano) 

Concertino (2009) .................................................................................. Gregory van der Struik 

(trombone, trumpet and piano) 

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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Senator Vandenberg Room “B”, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

ITG Legacy Endowment Reception for current and future donors. 

Please feel free to attend as your schedule permits to celebrate ITG and visit with other donors and 

friends, as well as some of our officers and board members. 

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 


ITG Jazz Improvisation Competition 

Jeffrey Uban, Competition Chair, University of Illinois 

Robin Connell, piano; Joe Opera, bass; Evan Hyde, drums 

Finalists: 

Max Goldschmid – University of Arizona; Student of Edward Reid 

Victor Haskin – Virginia Commonwealth University; Student of John D’earth 

Anthony Stanco – Michigan State University; Student of Etienne Charles 


Ben Sampson, Airman First Class, United States Air Force Heartland of America Band 

Max Colley, Musician/Clinician 

Peter Olstad, Performing Artist/Clinician 


David Champouillon, Professor of Trumpet and Jazz, East Tennessee State University 

Alan Hood, Professor of Trumpet & Director of the Lamont Jazz Ensemble, Lamont School of Music, 

University of Denver 

Gordon Vernick, Professor and Coordinator of Jazz Studies, Georgia State University 

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4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 134 Division Avenue North 

Prelude: Escola Superior de Musica e Artes do Espetaco, Kevin Wauldron, director 

Members: Carlos Leite, Ivo Silva, Joana Bento, Joao Sousa, Leonardo Costa, Maria Helena Vieira, 

Rui Vidal, Sabrina Leal, Sergio Pereira, Tiago Rebelo 

Trumpet Salutations.......................................................................................... Nigel Coombes 

Concert Fanfare................................................................................................. Eric Ewazen 

Scottish Fantasy................................................................................................ Dennis Horton 

Allegro con Brio 

Lento 

Presto 

Recital: Stephen Burns, trumpet/flugelhorn/piccolo trumpet, Yamaha Performing Artist 

David Schrader, organ 

Prayers, Parables, and Exaltations 

Prayer to St. Gregory.......................................................................................... Alan Hovhaness 

Parables of Zion................................................................................................ Mischa Zupko 

Scorched 

Canudos 

La Danza Eternidad 

Elegy for Mundy (World Premier)....................................................................... James Stephenson 

In Memory of Armando Ghitalla 

Blue - Green - Red (2013)(World Premier)...................................................... Julian Wachner 

Commissioned by the International Trumpet Guild 

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7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Steelcase Ballroom “AB”, DeVos Place 

Prelude: East Tennessee State University, David Champouillon, director 

Members: Matthew Childers, Ruben Grigsby, Brandon Linkous, Justin Pearce, Tyler Robins, 

Ethan Tate, Dr. George Winton, Doug Zimmerman 

Here’s that Rainy Day........................................................................................ Jimmy van Heusen/ 

arr. James Olcott 

Fanfare from Rocky........................................................................................... Albrechtsberg/Conti/ 

arr. Champouillon 

Concert: Jens Lindemann, Yamaha Performing Artist, Birthday Bash! 

Kristian Alexandrov, piano; Mike Downes, bass; and Ted Warren, drums 

Sally Stephenson and Leslie Wilkinson, violins; Andrew Pool, viola; Lee Copenhaver, cello 

Toccata............................................................................................ J.S. Bach 

(arr. Lindemann/Alexandrov) 

Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3......................................................... J.S. Bach (arr. Lindemann) 

Echoes of Harlem............................................................................. Duke Ellington (arr. Lindemann) 

A Soft Place To Fall........................................................................... Kristian Alexandrov 

Dreaming of the Masters.................................................................. Allan Gilliland 

101 Damnations 

Prayer 

Lower Neighbors 

Prayer.............................................................................................. Kristian Alexandrov 

Riverdance....................................................................................... Bill Whelan 

(arr. Lindemann/Alexandrov) 

Jens Lindemann’s performance is sponsored in part by Yamaha 

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9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Steelcase Ballroom “A”, DeVos Place 

Concert: Allen Vizzutti, Yamaha Performing Artist 

Laura Vizzutti, piano 

Kristian Alexandrov, piano, Mike Miller, guitar, Mike Downes, bass, and Tom Brechtlen, drums 

Leslie Wilkinson and Sally Stephenson, violin; Andrew Pool, viola; Lee Copenhaver, cello 

Program to be selected from the following: 

Azure Call 

One of a Kind 

Glide 

Touch 

Amara 

Easy Livin’ 

Laura’s Blues 

Somewhere Over the Rainbow 

Zig Zag 

Night Breeze 

Ticklish 

Dragonfly 

Ritzville 

Allen Vizzutti’s performance is 

sponsored in part by Yamaha 

11:00 p.m., 


Late Night Jam Session hosted by Jeffrey Uban 

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Friday At-A-Glance Schedule 


__________________________________________________________________ 

7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Warm-Up: Slawomir Cichor Senator Vandenberg 

Room 

__________________________________________________________________ 


Adv. Jazz Playing for the Crossover Artist (Rex Richardson)......................Vandenberg Room 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician (Bill Lucas)............................................Cascade Room 

Orchestral Class (Michael Sachs)............................................................Imperial Ballroom 

The Physical Part of Playing (Vincent DiMartino)......................................Atrium Room 

Solo Class (David Hickman).....................................................................Pantlind Ballroom 

__________________________________________________________________ 

9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m....... Exhibits Open! Ambassador Ballroom, 


Private Rooms 

__________________________________________________________________ 

10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. New Works Concert...................................................Steelcase Ballroom 

“D”, DeVos Place 

__________________________________________________________________ 

11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Arturo Sandoval Demonstration.................................Imperial Ballroom 

__________________________________________________________________ 

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hour...............................................................Ambassador Ballroom, 


Private Rooms 

Please be sure to visit the private rooms on the 1st Floor Lower Level and 2nd Floor Concourse Level 

__________________________________________________________________ 

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Steven Hendrickson Lecture-Clinic............................Imperial Ballroom 

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Vincent and Gabriel DiMartino Recital........................Steelcase Ballroom 

“D”, DeVos Place 

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bill Pfund, Wiff Rudd, &.............................................Pantlind Ballroom 

Christopher Wilson, “Our Trumpet 

Heritage” 

__________________________________________________________________ 

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2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. David Champouillon, Alan Hood,................................Imperial Ballroom 

Scott Meredith, “Incorporating 

Jazz into the University Applied Trumpet 

Interview…and Beyond into the 

Private Studio 

2:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. David Hickman Presentation......................................Pantlind Ballroom 

__________________________________________________________________ 

4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. ITG Orchestral Excerpts Competition..........................Pantlind Ballroom 

4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Walter White Jazz Masterclass...................................Steelcase “D”, DeVos 

Place or Imperial 

__________________________________________________________________ 

7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Reinhold Friedrich Recital..........................................Steelcase “AB”, DeVos 

Place 

9:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Bobby Shew Concert..................................................Steelcase “AB”, DeVos 

Place 

__________________________________________________________________ 

10:30 p.m. Late Night Jam Session.............................................Louis Benton and LB’s 

Lounge 

__________________________________________________________________ 

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Friday, June 14, 2013 

(All rooms are located in the Amway unless noted otherwise) 

7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., Senator Vandenberg Room, Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

Warm-Up Session: Slawomir Cichor 

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 


Advanced Jazz Playing (Rex Richardson)......................................... Cascade Room, Atrium 

Lower Level 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician (Bill Lucas)................................... Vandenberg Room, 

Concourse Level 2nd Fl 

Orchestral Class (Michael Sachs)................................................... Imperial Ballroom, Lobby 

Level 1st Floor 

The Physical Part of Playing (Vincent DiMartino)............................. Atrium Room, Lower Level 

Floor 

Solo Class (David Hickman)............................................................ Pantlind Ballroom, 

Concourse Level, 2nd Floor 

EXHIBITS OPEN 

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 





Lower Level 1st Floor: Riverview (Stomvi USA & Thompson Music), Plaza Boardroom A (Adams 

Musical Instruments and Custom Brass); Plaza Boardroom B (Van der Laar Trumpets & Flugelhorns); 

Ottawa Room (Jaeger Brass, Facet Mutes, Hammond Design, Jaeger Brass, P. Mauriat, Naumann 

Trumpets, Pro Brass Mouthpieces, Royalton Music Center, Schilke Music Products) 

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10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 


Prelude: Trumpet Mates Gang, João Vilão, director 

Members: Adriano Franco, Daniel Tapadinhas, João Pereira, João Vilão, Nuno Silva, Pedro Silva, 

Ricardo Pimentel, Taigo Rocha 

Rui Lúcio, drums/conductor 

Concert Piece..............................................................................................Bruce Broughton 

Durrenhorn Passage....................................................................................Kevin McKee 

There’s a Great Day Coming........................................................................W. L. Thompson 

New Works Recital 

Miriam Hickman and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Neil Mueller, Artistic Coordinator, Professor, Central Michigan University 

Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2009)...................................................Raleigh Daley (b. 1968) 

I. 

II. 

III. 

Mark Clodfelter, trumpet and 


Event Horizon for Solo Trumpet (2012).................................................Britton Theurer (b. 1953) 

1. Able to Leap Tall Buildings 

2. Samsara 

3. Caffeine! 

4. Balance Beam 

Britton Theurer, trumpet 

Rondo for Trumpet and Percussion (1990)............................................Clarence Barber 

Anthony Kirkland, trumpet and Mark Carson, percussion 

Sonata for Trumpet and Piano (2011)...................................................John Hennecken (b. 1987) 

I. Allegro maestoso 

II. Andante 

III. Allegretto – maestoso 

Brandon Craswell, trumpet and Douglas Jurs, piano 

Sonata for John (2012).........................................................................Paul J. Zappa (b. 1941) 

Raquel Rodriquez, trumpet and Miriam Hickman, piano 

Sans Titre VII for Solo Trumpet (2011)..................................................William Price (b. 1971) 

Marc Reed, trumpet 

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Sonata for Trumpet (and Flugelhorn) and Piano (2007)..................... Charles Reskin (b. 1946) 

I. Moderato con moto, lyrico 

II. Andante semplice 

III. Finale 

Neil Mueller, trumpet and Mary Jo Cox, piano 

Partita for Brass Trio (2012)............................................................. Wayne Lu (1970) 

I. Intrada 

II. Chorale and Simple Song 

III. Flourish 

Amy Schendel, trumpet; Todd Schendel, trombone; and Lin Foulk, horn 

Cousins for Trumpet, Saxophone and Orchestra (2007).................... James Stephenson (b. 1969) 

Jeremy Brekke, trumpet; Matthew Patnode, saxophone; and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Song Without Words (2011).............................................................. David John Lang (b. 1988) 

Aaron Hodgson, trumpet and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Concerto No. 1 for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble (2004).................... EdmundoVillani-Côrtes (b. 1930) 

I. Contemplation on the Alterosas Mountains 

Clayton Miranda, trumpet and Miriam Hickman, piano 

Z 516 for Solo Trumpet (March 2013)............................................... Krzysztof Grzeszczak (b. 1965) 

Slawomir Cichor, trumpet 

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11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

Pantlind Ballroom, Center Concourse, 2nd Floor 

Prelude: Wayne State University Trumpet Ensemble, Mark Flegg and Wendy Matthews, directors 

Members: Jeremy Behrendt, Kevin Czarnik, Tyler Fritsch, Shane Lawrence, Nicholas LeVeck, 

Greg Martinez, Ionatan Pop, Mark Tellier 

Canonic Fanfares in Extraordinary Time................................................... Matthew Schoendorff 

Beyond the Skies..................................................................................... Jon Anderson 

Prelude and Fugue for Trumpet Choir....................................................... Eric Ewazen 

Demonstration: Arturo Sandoval, 8 Time Grammy Award-Winner 

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hour 

1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m., 


Lecture-Clinic: Steven Hendrickson, Principal Trumpet, National Symphony Orchestra 

Steven Hendrickson will address the unique qualities an orchestral player must have including 

sound, finesse, power, endurance, consistency, range, practice techniques, and mental approaches 

to help foster these qualities. Mr. Hendrickson will also discuss some standard orchestral excerpts 

and offer his perspective on their interpretation. 

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1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m., 


Prelude: University of Central Missouri, Dr. Alan Wenger, director 

Members: Josh Anderson, Greg Blakeman, Michael Cervantes, Matthew Cook, Mark Fangman, 

Collin Lappert, Josh McCoy, Jacquelyn Miller, Evan Schroeder, John Starr 

Fantasies and Flourishes for 10 Trumpets (World Premiere).............................. David Shipps 

Evening, Near Filiatra for Trumpet Ensemble (World Premiere)........................... Eric Honour 

Walkabout......................................................................................................... Phil Snedecor 

Recital: Vincent DiMartino, Shires Performing Artist, and 

Gabriel DiMartino, Professor, Syracuse University 

Rebecca Wilt, Greg Pascuzzi, piano 

Matt Moresi, piano; Joe Opera, bass; and Evan Hyde, drums 

Dialogue II (2013 ) World Premiere.................................................................... Greg Pascuzzi 

Vince and Gabriel DiMartino, trumpets, and Greg Pascuzzi, piano 

Sonata (1955)................................................................................................... Peter Maxwell Davies 

Allegro 

Lento 

Allegro 

Gabriel DiMartino, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Sonate, Opus 18................................................................................................ Thorvald Hansen 

Allegro con Brio 

Andante con Espressione 

Allegro con Anima 

Vince DiMartino, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Ice X (2013) World Premiere.............................................................................. Sara Jessica Corry 

Gabriel DiMartino, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano 

Jazz Selections to be Chosen from the following: 

Autumn Leaves 

The Days of Wine and Roses 

Blue Bossa 

Lotus Blossom 

Black Orpheus 

Straight No Chaser 

Oleo 

Sandu 

Someday My Prince Will Come 

Up Jumped Spring 

When I Fall in Love 

Intermission 

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1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m., 


Lecture-Recital: William Pfund, Professor Emeritus, University of Nortern Colorado, 

Wiff Rudd, Professor, Baylor University, and Christopher Wilson, Professor, Arkansas 

State University, 

Rumyana Yanakieva Hoksbergen, piano 

“Our Trumpet Heritage” 

Introduction-Representing Three Generations 

Legende............................................................................................................ Georges Enesco 

Christopher Wilson 

Bill Pfund’s Trumpet Heritage 

A Sad Song, from a collection,........................................................................... arr. Valerie Posvaliuk 

“Lyrical Pieces by M. Lysenco in transcription for trumpet” (Kuib, Kiev 1999) 

Bill Pfund 

Wiff Rudd’s Trumpet Heritage 

Simple Song...................................................................................................... Leonard Bernstein 

Wiff Rudd 

Christopher Wilson’s Trumpet Heritage 

Avalon............................................................................................................... Sy Brandon 

Christopher Wilson 

The Importance of Knowing Your Roots 

Solus................................................................................................................. Stanley Friedman 

Wiff Rudd 

Traceable Musical Traits................................................................................ John Stanley 

Trumpet Voluntary, Op. 6, No. 5 

Bill Pfund 

Legacies “For Three”...................................................................................... James Stephenson 

Bill Pfund, Wiff Rudd, and Christopher Wilson 

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2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 


Presentation: David Champouillon, Professor, East Tennessee State University, 

Alan Hood, Professor, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, and Scott Meredith, 

Professor, University of Wyoming – 

“Incorporating Jazz into the University Trumpet Interview…And Beyond into the Trumpet Studio” 

Many university trumpet teaching positions require the genre of jazz as a related field in the private 

studio if not as a secondary area. Many search committees will agree to a candidate that is a 

classical performer with optional secondary skills in jazz. With university budgets being constantly 

crunched it is more and more likely that the trumpet professor is expected to cover both “sides” 

of the instrument. As part of the interview process, most often a jazz selection is requested if 

not required. This presentation will help those candidates be more successful by increasing their 

chances of placement due to improved diversity of playing styles. Topics introduced will include jazz, 

Dixieland, and jazz-rock articulations; materials (play-along, transcription books, academic books, 

recordings, etc.); trumpet styles, lineage, and pedagogy; equipment (instruments, mouthpieces, 

utes); and sample session with teacher with secondary jazz performance skills. 

2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., 


Prelude: North Dakota State University Trumpet Ensemble, Jeremy Brekke, Director 

Members: Andrew Bergnan, Amy Schaaf, Jake Olsen, Eric Itzen, Logan Tretter, Taylor Pearson, 

Elias Youngblom, Logan Reed, Andrew Hilde, John Schreier, Ryan Berry 

Conquest........................................................................................................... Erik Morales 

Presentation: David Hickman, Regents’ Professor of Music, Arizona State University – 

ITG 2013 is proud to introduce David Hickman’s new book, “Trumpet Greats: A Biographical 

Dictionary” 

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 

Steelcase Ballroom “D”, DeVos Place or Imperial Ballroom 

Jazz Masterclass: Walter White, Yamaha Performing Artist 

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4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 


ITG Orchestral Excerpts Competition 

Robert White, Competition Chair - Grand Valley State University 

Finalists 

Chris Albrecht – Arizona State University; Student of David Hickman 

Chris Haas – Western Illinois University; Student of Bruce Briney 

Garrett Klein – Arizona State University, Student of David Hickman 

Steve Woomert – Glen Gould School, Royal Conservatory; Student of Andrew McCandless 


Alan Campbell, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra 

Charley Lea, Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra 

Stephen Anderson, Detroit Symphony Orchestra 


Barbara Butler, professor, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University 

Hunter Eberly, principal trumpet, Detroit Symphony Orchestra 

Michael Sachs, principal trumpet, Cleveland Orchestra 

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7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 

Steelcase Ballroom “AB”, DeVos Place 

Prelude: Texas Christian University Trumpet Ensemble, Jon Burgess, director 

Members: Tylar Epps, Chris Jeter, Elliot Johnston, Jesse Rajabi, Jon Skoruppa, Ethan Streeter, 

Chase Teague, Colt Worley 

Lasst uns erfreuen “Flourish for Trumpets” (2002)...............................Dennis C. Klophaus 

(Hymn Tune from Geistlich Kirchengesang, 1623) 

Stygian Fanfre (2013)..........................................................................Klophaus 

Recital: Reinhold Friedrich 

Eriko Takezawa, piano 

Plikonamu-Micucona for Trumpet and Piano.........................................Karel Goeyvaerts (1923-1993) 

Sonata for Trumpet and Piano..............................................................George Antheil (1900-1959) 

Allegretto 

Dolce-espressivo 

Scherzo/Vivace 

Allegretto 

Sonatine für Klavier..............................................................................Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) 

Modéré 

Mouvement de Menuet 

Animé 

Concertino pour Cornet en si-b et Piano, Op. 99 (1963)........................Henri Martelli (1895-1980) 

Lento-Allegro vigoroso-Lento-Vivace molto-Presto con fuoco 

Rain Tree Sketch II (1992) for Piano ....................................................Toru Takemitscu (1930-1996) 

Con Sordino (1995) for Trumpet and Piano...........................................Edison Denisov (1929-1996) 

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9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., 


Concert: Bobby Shew, Yamaha Performing Artist 

Gene Knific, piano; Tom Knific, bass; Tim Froncek, drums 

Program To Be Announced 

Bobby Shew’s appearance in sponsored by Yamaha 

11:00 p.m., 


Late Night Jam Session 

hosted by David Champouillon and Alan Hood 

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Saturday At-A-Glance Schedule 


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7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Warm-Up: Marc Reed.................................... Senator Vandenberg Room 

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Advanced Jazz Playing for the Crossover Artist (Rex Richardson).... Cascade Room 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician (Bill Lucas)................................... Senator Vandenberg Room 

Orchestral Class (Steven Hendrickson)........................................... Imperial Ballroom 

The Physical Part of Playing (Vincent DiMartino)............................. Atrium Room 

Solo Class (David Hickman)............................................................ Pantlind Ballroom 

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8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Research Room............................................. Governor’s Room 

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9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Exhibits Last Chance!....................................Ambassador Ballroom, 

Center Concourse, Private 

Rooms 

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10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Barbara Butler Recital................................... Steelcase “D”, DeVos Place 

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10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. ITG Members Meeting................................... Vandenberg Room 

__________________________________________________________________ 

12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. ITG Awards Banquet (ticket required)............ Pantlind Ballroom 

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2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Festival of Trumpets...................................... 1st United Methodist Church 

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4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Richard Cox Presentation.............................. Imperial Ballroom 

__________________________________________________________________ 

4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Barbara Butler Masterclass.......................... Steelcase Ballroom “D”, 

DeVos Place 

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7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Terell Stafford Concert................................... Steelcase Ballroom “AB”, 

DeVos Place 

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9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Grand Finale Concert featuring...................... Steelcase Ballroom “AB”, 

Arturo Sandoval, Jens Lindemann,................ DeVos Place 

Bill Lucas, Adam Rapa, Rex Richardson 

Allen Vizzutti, Walter White, 

Small Medium @ Large (pre-registration required) 

__________________________________________________________________ 

11:00 p.m. Late Night Jam Session................................. Louis Benton and LB’s 

Lounge 

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Saturday, June 16, 2013 


7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., 


Warm-Up Session: Marc Reed, Director of Brass Studies, Fort Lewis College 

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 


Advanced Jazz Playing (Rex Richardson).................................. Cascade Room, Atrium Lower 

Level 

Jazz for the Orchestral Musician (Bill Lucas)............................ Vandenberg Room, Concourse 


Orchestral Class (Steven Hendrickson).................................... Imperial Ballroom, Lobby Level 

1st Floor 

The Physical Part of Playing (Vincent DiMartino)...................... Atrium Room, Lower Level 

Solo Class (David Hickman)..................................................... Pantlind Ballroom, Concourse 


8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 


Research Room 

Kelly Parkes, Ph.D., chair, Virginia Tech University 

The primary aim of the Research Room is to provide a blind peer-reviewed research forum for current 

higher education / tertiary level teachers, performers, graduate students, Teaching Assistants and 

professors to present experimental, action, qualitative, or quantitative research, ideas, or theories 

about trumpet performance and/or pedagogy. 

Taylor Barnett: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 

A Stylistic Analysis and Performance Guide to Selected Compositions of Dave Douglas for the Tiny 

Bell Trio 

Abstract: 

The Tiny Bell Trio, consisting of Dave Douglas on trumpet, Brad Shepik on guitar, and Jim Black on 

drums, recorded four albums and toured internationally between 1994 and 2003, receiving critical 

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acclaim for their innovative synthesis of Eastern European folk and jazz. The trumpeter interested in 

performing Dave Douglas’ compositions for this ensemble is presented with significant interpretive 

challenges due to the unique juxtaposition of folk and art music elements and the combination of oral 

and written traditions. The performer should have a familiarity with the source material in order to 

interpret the composed material and improvise in a stylistically informed manner. Additionally, many 

of the musical details were left un-notated on the original manuscripts and the compositions evolved 

throughout years of rehearsal and performance, leaving each written score as a record of Douglas’ 

original concept rather than the notation of a finished composition. 

This study provides performance information for “Shards,” “Sam Hill” and “Prolix,” based on personal 

interviews with the composer and a study of Douglas’ original manuscripts and compositional 

notebooks. The stylistic analysis identifies the folk form or style used in each piece and demonstrates 

Douglas’ adaptation of the traditional music in his compositions using audio examples and transcriptions. 

The performance guide for each piece includes transcriptions and analyses of Douglas’ 

improvisations and a discussion of his use of Bulgarian dance rhythms and ornamentation; mixed 

meter phrasing; non-tonal harmonic substitutions; and extended trumpet technique. 

Kelly A. Parkes, Ph.D: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 

Writing a successful proposal for research presentation 

Abstract: 

The purpose of this presentation is to inform interested researchers, teachers, and performers about 

how to submit a successful proposal that outlines their work to be considered for a 15-20 minute 

oral presentation at the ITG Research Room Session. This session will illustrate the types of research 

work that are considered for acceptance for the Research Room Sessions and the Chair will explain 

how research proposals can be developed from graduate or dissertation work, or recently other 

published material. Participants will benefit from understanding the expectation of research work and 

previous successful proposals will be shared. 

Exhibits Open 

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 





Lower Level 1st Floor: Riverview (Stomvi USA & Thompson Music); Plaza Boardroom A (Adams 

Musical Instruments and Austin Custom Brass), Plaza Boardroom B (Van der Laar Trumpets & 

Flugelhorns); Ottawa Room (Denis Wick Products, Facet Mutes, Hammond Design, Jaeger Brass, 

P. Mauriat, Naumann Trumpets, Pro Brass Mouthpieces, Royalton Music Center, Schilke Music 

Products) 

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10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 


Prelude: Lynn University Trumpet Ensemble, Marc Reese, director 

Members: Brian Garcia, Ricardo Chinchilla, Timothy Nemain, Mark Poljak, Peter Smith, 

Marianela Cordoba, Kevin Karabell 

Symphony No. 5, mvt. 1.................................................................................Dmitri Shostakovich 

(1906-1975) 

Recital: Barbara Butler, Professor, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University 

Rachael Kerr, piano; She-e Wu, percussion; Charlie Geyer; trumpet 

Special guest artist: Chris Martin, principal trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra 

The Storyteller (World Premiere).....................................................................James M. Stephenson 

(Commissioned by Richard and Valerie Stoelzel and Grand Valley State University 

in memory of Adolph Herseth) 

Chris Martin, trumpet 

Three Sides for Trumpet/Flugelhorn, Vibraphone and Piano.............................David Sampson 

I. 

II. 

III. 

Songs To be Announced..................................................................................Gustav Mahler 

…lucky to be born? for Trumpet and Percussion............................................Brian Prechtl 

Three Bagatelles for Two Trumpets and Piano.................................................Jim McGrath 

Father and Son 

Valse Sentimentale 

Scherzo 

Epitaph..........................................................................................................William Boyce 

10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., 

Senator Vandenberg Room, Concourse Level 2nd Floor 

ITG Members Meeting 

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., 

Pantlind Ballroom 

ITG Awards Luncheon (pre-registration required) 

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2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 

First United Methodist Church, 227 Fulton Street East 

Festival of Trumpets 2013 

Pamela Smitter, Coordinator, West Michigan Symphony 

Great American Fanfare.......................................................................................... Richard Byrd 

(Written for the 2012 Great American Brass Band Festival to celebrate 

the retirement of Vincent DiMartino at Centre College) 

Rich Illman, Conductor 

Bill Baxtresser, Glenn Bengry, Ryan Beach, Eric Berlin, John Daniel, Jason Dovel, Langston Fitzgerald, 

Mark Flegg, Chuck Parrish, Terry Sawchuk; David Hall, timpani 

University of North Texas Alumni Ensemble: 

Fanfare M.T............................................................................................................ Tony Plog 

The Storm’s Path.................................................................................................... Brian Balmages 

Marc Reed, Conductor 

Iskander Akhmadullin, Jennifer Dearden, Jason Dovel, Mark Fenderson, 

Scott Meredith, Oscar Passley Geoff Tiller, Brian Walker, Larry Wells 

Nodus I for 10 Trumpets and Timpani (World Premiere)......................................... Anthony G. Morris 

(Vienna, 2011) 

Rich Illman, Conductor 

Bill Baxtresser, Glenn Bengry, Ryan Beach, Eric Berlin, John Daniel, Jason Dovel, Langston Fitzgerald 

Mark Flegg, Chuck Parrish, Terry Sawchuk, David Hall, timpani 

There’s a Great Day Coming................................................................................... Thompson 

arr. Terry Everson 

David Champouillon, Conductor 

Ken Austin, James Bovinette, David Champouillon, Dean Haist, Jim Ketch, Cathy Sheridan, 

Non-Pro/Comeback Player Ensemble: 

Canzona noni toni a 12........................................................................................... Giovanni Gabrieli 

arr. by David Brown 

Durrenhorn Passage............................................................................................... Kevin McKee 

David Brown, Conductor 

Julie Baxes, Bob Binder, Olaf Brattegaard, Barb Chickosky, Stan Engle, Joe Gregoria, John Hackett 

Larry Hickle, Robert Holland, Thomas S. Jones, Jonathan Lax, Paul Michelsen, George Morrell 

David Morrow, Ed Moscaritolo, Ron Neyvatte, Richard Niven, Merrill Perret, Ryan Schrauben 

Holly Schuur, Debra Skripkunis, William Summerfield, Dario Tabales, Greg Webster, Robert Wiles 

Eric Willis, Thomas Zoubek 

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Fanfare for Saraspotek 2010.................................................................................. Gregory Pascuzzi 

Gregory Pascuzzi , Conductor 

Rune Aleksandersen, Slavek Cichor, Ryan Gardner, Adam Hayes, Betty Scott, Arthur VanderHoeft 

In the Spring (2008)............................................................................................... Michael Stewart 

Kim Eberly, Conductor 

Lisa Blackmore, Amy Dunker, Mary Mullison , Sheryl Linch-Parker, Janice Smith 

Echoes of Seikilos.................................................................................................... Skye Van Duuren 

(commissioned by the University of Arizona trumpet studio and premiered in 

Kleitoria, Greece, on Jan. 6, 2013, for the Exploring Trumpet in Greece conference) 

Betty Scott, Conductor 

Stephen Asheim, Jason Dovel, Jeremy McBain, Langston Fitzgerald, James Olcott 

Where the Eagle Soars (World Premiere)................................................................. David Marlatt 

Kevin Eisensmith, Conductor 

Flugelhorns: Jeff Piper, Mary Mullison, Phil Bajema, James Bovinette, 

Eb Trumpet: David Reynolds 

Bb Trumpets: David Haglund, Sheryl Linch-Parker, Biodun Adebiyi, Adam Hayes, Ryan Gardner, 

Timpani: David Hall, 

Piano: Gregory Pascuzzi 

ITG Board of Directors Ensemble: 

Fired Up!................................................................................................................ David. A. Roth 

(A Tribute to master trumpet teacher Bill Adam on his 80th birthday) (1997) 

Eric Berlin, James Olcott, Jeff Piper, Alan Siebert, Peter Wood 

Make a Joyful Noise (World Premiere)..................................................................... Brendan Collins, 

Australia, 2012 

Brendan Collins, Conductor 

Roy Abendroth, Biodun Adebiyi, John Adler, Rune Aleksandersen, Steven Asheim, Bill Baxtresser, 

David Champouillion, Brian Evans, Slavek Cichor,Kevin Eisensmith, Ian Kirkwood, Randall Love, 

Scott Meredith, Paul Michelson, Clayton Miranda, Richard Moren, Kelly Parkes, Pamela Smitter, 

Matt Taton, Britton Theurer 

Michael, Row Your Boat.......................................................................................... arr. Gary Slechta 

Gary Slechta, Conductor, Austin TX, publisher/arranger 

Trumpets: Al Hood, Amanda Pepping, Rich Haering, Mike Vax, James Bovinette 

Flugelhorns: Jack Laumer, James Olcott, Todd Hastings, Wiff Rudd ,Tina Erickson 

Drum set: David Hall 

Piano: Kurt Ellenberger 

Bass: Brian Evans 

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Trumpet Mates Gang Trumpet Ensemble (from Portugal): 

"Concert Piece"..................................................................................... Bruce Broughton 

"Bold, Blue and Bright".......................................................................... James Stephenson 

featuring Rex Richardson, Trumpet Soloist 

Adriano Franco, Daniel Tapadinhas, João Pereira, João Vilão, Nuno Silva, Pedro Silva, 

Ricardo Pimentel, Tiago Rocha 

Timpani: Rui Neves 

Patriotic and Military Affiliations Ensemble: 

State House Medley............................................................................... John Adler 

Stephen Chenette, Conductor 

John Adler, Howard Brahmstedt, David Champouillon, John Daniel, David Haglund, Dean Haist, 

Stan Engle, Ryan Gardner, Glenn Jarell, Stephen Jones, Scott Meredith, Dick Meyers, Richard Moren, 

Jeffrey Piper, David Reynolds, Pamela Smitter, Michael Stewart, Arthur Vander Hoeft, Peter Wood, 

Bob Woodard 

Mass Trumpet Ensemble: 

March from Lohengrin - Act 3 Scene 3.................................................. Richard Wagner 

arr. Charles Stine 

Eric Strand, Organ; David Hall, timpani and percussion 

Alexander Nevsky.................................................................................. Sergei Prokofiev 

arr. Michael Scott Butler 2013 

Charles Conrad, Conductor 

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4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Steelcase Ballroom “D”, DeVos Place 

Prelude: University of North Texas Alumni Trumpet Ensemble, Marc Reed, director 

Members: Iskander Akhmadullin, Jennifer Dearden, Jason Dovel, Mark Fenderson, Scott Meredith, 

Oscar Passley, Geoff Tiller, Brian Walker, Larry Wells 

Masterclass: Barbara Butler, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University 

4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., Imperial Ballroom 

Presentation: Dr. Richard Cox, Duke University Medical School – “Dealing Effectively with 

Disorders of the Face, Lips and Neck that Hinder Brass Players” 

This clinic will present live and clinical demonstrations and real-life cases dealing with the prevention 

and treatment (as well as early detection signs) of lip, facial, neck, and jaw disorders that 

prevent, handicap, and oftentimes end a trumpet player’s career. The presenter is a physician, 

psychologist, and trumpet player with over 50 years experience working with the medical, psychological, 

and technical aspects of trumpet playing. All levels of players from beginner to professional will 

benefit from the visual displays as well as the live demonstrations for the care and repair of the lips, 

nerves, muscles, blood vessels, and emotions involved in brass playing. 

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., 

Steelcase Ballroom “AB”, DeVos Place 

Prelude: Temple University, Eric Schweingruber, director 

Members: Gabrielle Kieffer, William Koehler, Jesse Morvan, Jake Rondinaro, Johnathan Shaw, 

Najib Wong 

Durrenhorn Passage.......................................................................................... Kevin McKee 

Cocktail (Mvt. III).............................................................................................. Jerome Naulais 

Concert: Terell Stafford, P. Mauriat Trumpet Artist, Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of 

Instrumental Studies, Temple University 

Timothy Warfield, Jr., Bruce Barth, Dana Hall, and Rodney Whitaker (sponsored by P. Mauriat) 

Program to be announced 

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9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Steelcase Ballroom “AB”, DeVos Place, Ticket Required 

Grand Finale Concert featuring Arturo Sandoval, Jens Lindemann, Bill Lucas, Adam Rapa, 

Rex Richardson, Allen Vizzutti, and Walter White, Small Medium @ Large 

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All-Star Trumpets – Program To Be Announced 

Jens Lindemann, Bill Lucas, Adam Rapa, Rex Richardson, Allen Vizzutti, 

Walter White, Small Medium @ Large 

Intermission 

II 

Arturo Sandoval 

Walter White, Small Medium @ Large 

Funky Cha Cha...........................................................................................................Arturo Sandoval 

Be Bop.......................................................................................................................Dizzy Gillespie 

And Then She Stopped...............................................................................................Gillespie 

Salt Peanuts...............................................................................................................Gillespie 

Things To Come..........................................................................................................Gillespie 

Woody ‘n You..............................................................................................................Gillespie 

Fiesta Mojo................................................................................................................Gillespie 

“Dear Diz” Everyday I Think Of You.............................................................................Sandoval 

Turi’s Mambo.............................................................................................................Sandoval 

A Night in Tunisia.......................................................................................................Gillespie 

Jens Lindemann, Rex Richardson, and Allen Vizzutti’s performances sponsored in part by Yamaha 

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Walter White & Small Medium @ Large 

Trumpets Trombone Saxophone Rhythm Section 

Walter White Michael Dease James Hughes, alto Gary Schunk, piano 

Bob Jensen Rob Killips Kelly Kaminski, tenor Jeff Pedraz, bass 

Ken Robinson Paul Brewer Bobby Streng, tenor Jeff Trudell, drums 

Rob Smith John Rutherford, bass Mark Berger, bari 

Mark Byerly 

10:30 p.m., 


Late Night Jam Session hosted by Trent Austin 

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ITG 2013 Conference Hosts 

Richard Stoelzel maintains an active career as an international 

soloist, chamber and orchestral musician. Reviewers have 

called his trumpet playing, “virtuosic and lyrical,” “liquid like tone,” 

“his bel canto style gave this reviewer chills.” He began his career 

as solo cornet with the United States Coast Guard Band, a presidential 

band. As a soloist he has performed throughout the U.S. and 

abroad including five highly successful tours of China and as a result 

earned the title of “Distinguished Visiting Professor” at the Shen 

Yang Conservatory of Music, Worldwide tours include Russia, Spain, 

Costa Rica, Poland, Germany, and Hungary. Stoelzel has performed 

as a soloist at the 2003, 2007, and 2009 International Trumpet Guild 

Conference. At the 2009 conference, he was a featured soloist with 

the Keystone Wind Ensemble as well as performing with the Aries Trio. 

As an orchestral musician Stoelzel has performed as principal and utility trumpet including substitute 

principal trumpet with the Detroit Symphony as well as third and assistant principal trumpet of 

the New Orleans Symphony and was winner of the principal trumpet position in 1993. He has held 

positions with the Miami City Ballet, Ballet Florida, Florida Symphonic Pops, New World Symphony, 

Colorado Music Festival, Bear Lake Music Festival, and the Des Moines Opera Orchestra. He has 

performed with the Naples Philharmonic, Baltimore, Jacksonville, and Louisville symphony orchestras. 

Stoelzel is presently principal trumpet with the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra and serves on the 

artist faculty of the Masterworks Summer Music Festival held at Grace College in Indiana and Brass 

Coordinator of the Crescendo Institute in Hungary. 

As a chamber musician Stoelzel is the founder and performs with the Aries Trio, Drum and Brass, Avatar 

Brass, and Lighthouse Brass. Avatar Brass held a residency at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church 

(Ft. Lauderdale, FL) for three years. During that time Avatar Brass performed on weekly international 

and national broadcasts. He was also a founding member of the New World Brass and has performed 

and toured with the Michigan Chamber Brass. In addition to live performances, Stoelzel can be heard 

on over 20 compact discs including 7 with Avatar Brass as well as with the Baltimore Symphony 

(PBS broadcast), New Orleans Symphony, Asaph Orchestra, U.S. Coast Guard Band, and the Dallas 

Wind Symphony. Stoelzel’s solo recordings, Born to be Mild and A Mild Fantasie, both on the Albany 

label, have received warm critical acclaim and played on numerous radio stations across the country 

and overseas. Born to be Mild was named “CD of the Week” by Wisconsin Public Radio. Reviewers 

have called his recordings, “a must have,” “bursting with a sense of joy and excitement,” “unfailing 

and attractive music.” “I am truly taken by his sweet trumpet tone. It only takes a few seconds to be 

won over.” (American Record Guide). 

As a pedagogue Stoelzel has been on the faculties of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the 

Harid Conservatory, and is Professor of Trumpet at Grand Valley State University. His students have 

consistently won national and international awards (19 international awards and 20 national prizes) 

including an unprecedented three awards at the 2000 International Trumpet Guild Competition and 

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have been regular finalists and winners. The GVSU Trumpet Ensemble, under his direction, has 

received numerous awards at the National Trumpet Competition including two first-place awards 

in 2006 and 2008. His students have won positions in numerous orchestras, military bands, and 

professional chamber ensembles such as the Detroit Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, 

Louisiana Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, Canadian Brass, Atlantic Brass, Burning River 

Brass, Jacksonville Symphony, and Proteus 7. In the U.S. Stoelzel has served as chairman of the ITG 

Orchestral and Solo Competitions as well as serving as a finalist judge in the solo competition. He 

has also served as the chair of the National Trumpet Competition College Division. Recently he was 

named as Artistic Director of the 1st Annual Lodz Academy of Music International Solo Competition to 

be held in October 2013 in Lodz, Poland. 

Stoelzel has worked and commissioned over 40 new works for trumpet by such noted composers as 

Eric Ewazen, James Stephenson, Erik Morales, Arthur Weisburg, Kurt Ellenberger, Bill Ryan, Robert 

Bradshaw, and Tom Davis. 

Stoelzel is also an accomplished conductor. He was the principal pops conductor for the Harid 

Conservatory as well as music director of the Florida Wind Symphony. Stoelzel is the Artistic Director 

of the GVSU International Trumpet Seminar which he started in 2005. 

Stoelzel’s teachers have included Daniel Patrylak, Leon Rapier, Steven Hendrickson, James Thompson, 

Philip Smith, and Charles Schlueter. Stoelzel is a Yamaha International Performing Artist. You 

may visit his website at www.richardstoelzel.com 

Valerie Stoelzel is the Concert and Arts Information Coordinator 

for the Department of Music and Dance at Grand Valley State 

University and previously served as a member of the General Education 

faculty in the Music Department. She began her musical career 

as an opera singer performing in Austria, New York, and throughout 

New England. Highlights of her career are leading roles in La Boheme 

(Musetta and Mimi), Le Nozze di Figaro (Susannah and the Countess), 

The Magic Flute (Papagena), Die Fledermaus (Adele), Turandot 

(Liu), Amahl and the Night Visitors, and 35 performances as Gretel in 

Hansel and Gretel in 30 days. Her arts administration career began at 

the University of Connecticut where she served as Associate Director 

of Artistic Programs and Director of the School of Fine Arts Outreach Program. Mrs. Stoelzel has also 

held positions of Arts in Education Program Manager for the Louisiana State Department of Education 

and Artistic Administrator/Director of Education for Palm Beach Opera. For seven years she produced 

the Palm Beach Opera National Vocal Competition and created the award-winning Swing and Sing 

Summer Camp for underserved children. Mrs. Stoelzel was a contributing writer for several curriculum 

guides for the state of Louisiana. 

She is a member of the Board of Directors for Grand Valley’s University Club. Previously she served 

as a member of the Advisory Cabinet for the GVSU Faculty/Staff Annual Campaign, Board of Directors 

of the Grand Rapids Bach Festival, Parent Advisory Board of the Grand Valley’s Children’s Enrichment 

Center, and the Board of Directors of the Allendale American Youth Soccer Organization. 

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SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST – ARTURO SANDOVAL 

8 time Grammy Award winner, 17 times nominated, 6 time Billboard Award winner, Emmy Award winner 

A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, 

Sandoval was born in Artemisa, a small town in the 

outskirts of Havana, Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just 

two years after Gillespie became the first musician to 

bring Latin influences into American jazz. Sandoval 

began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, 

but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of 

the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the 

world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet 

and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, 

pianist and composer. He is one of the most dynamic 

and vivacious live performers of our time, and has 

been seen by millions at the Oscars performing with Celine Dion, at the Grammy Awards with Justin Timberlake 

and in his own right as a leader. He also performed at the Billboard Awards with Alicia Keys. 

Sandoval has been awarded 8 Grammy Awards, and nominated 17 times; he has also received 6 Billboard 

Awards and an Emmy Award. The latter for his composing work on the entire underscore of the HBO movie 

based on his life, For Love or Country starring Andy Garcia. His two latest Grammy award winning albums, 

Dear Diz “Everyday I think of you” and Tango “Como Yo Te Siento” are now available worldwide. Soon to be 

released, is a new book chronicling his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie entitled The Man Who Saved Me. 

Sandoval is a renowned classical musician, performing regularly with the leading symphony orchestras 

from around the world. Arturo has composed his own Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra, which can be 

heard on Arturo Sandoval: The Classical Album. Arturo has performed with the foremost orchestras in 

the country as well as abroad and recorded John Williams’ Trumpet Concerto with the London Symphony 

Orchestra. His classical artistry has earned him respect and admiration from the most prestigious conductors, 

composers and symphony orchestras worldwide. 

Arturo Sandoval’s versatility can be heard on recordings with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, 

Woody Shaw, Michel Legrand, Bill Conti, and San Getz to Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, 

Rod Stewart, and Alicia Keys amongst many others. He has performed with John Williams with the Boston 

Pops, and in the Super Bowl with Tony Bennet and Patti LaBelle. 

His compositions can also be heard on Dave Grusin’s soundtrack for Havana and Random Heart, in the 

Mambo Kings original soundtrack with his Grammy nominated composition Mambo Caliente, in the soundtrack 

of The Perez Family, 61, Mr. Wrong, the documentary Oscar, and The Family Fuentes among others. 

He also was commissioned by the Kennedy Center to compose the music for the ballet Pepito’s Story, Soul 

Possessed, as well as Oman O Men, and The Chocolate Hot Nutcracker, choreographed by Debbie Allen. 

Arturo Sandoval reaches beyond the scope of mere effort. His struggles while in Cuba and since his 

defection have given him more energy and strength, urging him to accomplish and surpass his childhood 

dreams. Filled with virtuoso capability, he desires more than to share his gift with others who feel the 

same intense adoration for music as he does. One frequently speaks of Arturo Sandoval’s virtuoso technical 

ability or his specialty in high notes, but he who has seen him on the piano, lyrically improvising a a 

ballad, or has had the opportunity to enjoy the diversity of his music, through his compositions from the 

most straight ahead jazz, Latin jazz or classical, knows that Arturo Sandoval is a prominent musician, and 

one recognizes that Arturo is one of the most brilliant, multifaceted and renowned musicians of our time. 

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ITG 2013 Performers 

and Presenters 

James Ackley is currently associate professor of trumpet at the 

University of South Carolina School of Music. Ackley has previously 

held positions as principal trumpet with orchestras throughout Mexico, 

the United States, and South America and made critical acclaim after 

his 2004 Carnegie Hall debut. Ackley currently has several critically acclaimed 

solo recordings to his credit, Recital Music for Trumpet (2006), 

Lirico Latino: songs for solo trumpet (2008), Tromba Mundi (2009), 

.Gabriel, an opera for trumpet (2010), Eternal Source of Light Divine 

(2011), New American Works for Trumpet (2012), and a DVD of The 

Girl in White ballet with Ipswich Moving Company. He has performed 

in major concert halls all over the world, having performed in more than 25 countries. His book, A 

Systematic Approach to Flexibility for Trumpet, has also garnered much praise from some of the top 

performers today. Currently plans include several tours, a recording of baroque music for trumpet 

and organ, a sequel recording to .Gabriel, a recording of new music for brass quintet with the awardwinning 

Bala Brass Quintet, and a new book of articulation studies. 

Ryan Beach is the first prize winner of the 2012 Ellsworth Smith 

International Trumpet Solo Competition and recently appointed principal 

trumpet of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He received 

his master of music degree at Northwestern University, studying with 

Barbara Butler, Charles Geyer, and Chris Martin. Before that, he received 

the bachelor of music degree from Oklahoma City University, 

studying with Michael Anderson. As an orchestral musician, Beach 

has played with the Indianapolis and Tucson symphony, as well as 

been to such festivals as Tanglewood, the National Repertory Orchestra, and the National Orchestral 

Institute. As a soloist, Beach won both the solo and orchestral excerpts division at the 2011 ITG 

Conference, the second performer to do so in their history. 

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Yamaha Performing Artist Eric Berlin is principal trumpet of the 

Albany Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, 

associate principal trumpet of the Colorado Music Festival, a member 

of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Artist/Teacher of Trumpet at 

the University of Massachusetts, and member of the board of directors 

of the International Trumpet Guild. In addition to his titled positions, 

he has performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, New 

York Philharmonic, and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. He has 

commissioned, premiered and recorded numerous works for trumpet 

and can be heard as soloist on MSR Classics and Albany Records.

Joseph Bowman has been a professor of trumpet at Mahidol 

University in Bangkok, Thailand since 2003. He has been a 

member of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra since 2008. 

In 2005, Bowman and Mahidol University had the honor to 

host the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Bangkok, 

and is currently a member of the ITG Board of Directors. 

Bowman received his DMA and MM from Arizona State University 

and a BM from the University of Cincinnati. His major 

teachers include David Hickman, Sam Pilafian, Alan Seibert, 

Pat Harbison, and Marie Speziale. 

David Brown came to Brigham Young University in 1998 as a 

trumpet specialist with the primary responsibility of teaching applied 

trumpet. His performance experience in Utah includes work 

as a session player in the area recording studios and as an extra 

with the Utah Symphony Orchestra and Ballet West. Prior to 

his hire by BYU, Brown performed as principal trumpet with the 

Toledo Symphony Orchestra and the Great Lakes Brass Quintet 

for 22 years. During that same span he also performed as solo 

cornet with the Toledo Concert Band and as second trumpet in 

the Toledo Opera Orchestra. 

Conductor, composer and trumpeter Stephen Burns is 

the Founder and Artistic Director of the Fulcrum Point 

New Music Project in Chicago. He has been acclaimed on 

four continents for his virtuosity and interpretative depth 

in recitals, orchestral appearances, chamber music, and 

multi-media performances. Native to Wellesley, Massachusetts, 

Burns studied under Carmine Caruso, Armando 

Ghitalla, Richard Given, Arnold Jacobs, Vincent Penzarella, 

Gerard Schwarz, Pierre Thibaud, William Vacchiano, and 

Roger Voisin at the Tanglewood Music Center and the Juilliard 

School. He won the YCA International Auditions, Avery 

Fisher Career Grant, the NEA Grant, the Naumburg Award, the Charles Colin Award, and the Maurice 

André Concours International de Paris. Burns is a former tenured professor of music at Indiana 

University and visiting lecturer at Northwestern University, as well as with Amici della Musica in Florence, 

Italy. He has recorded on the following labels: at MSH, Dorian, Delos, Essay, Kleos, and Innova. 

Stephen Burns is a Yamaha Performing Artist. 

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Barbara Butler is soloist with Music of the Baroque, Chicago Chamber 

Musicians, and Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra. She is a former 

member of Eastman Brass, Eastman Virtuosi, and the Vancouver and 

Grand Park Symphony Orchestras. She is a former faculty member of the 

Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University, Eastman School of 

Music, and the University of British Columbia. She has recently been appointed 

to the faculty at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. 

Butler has performed, recorded, and appeared in broadcasts with the 

St. Louis, Chicago, and Houston Symphony Orchestras and the New York 

Philharmonic. She studied with Vincent Cichowicz and Adolph Herseth. 

Jose Chafer Mompo received the title of Professor of Trumpet 

and Honors from the Conservatorio Professional of Onteniente. In 

1998 he finished his higher studies at the Conservatory of Music 

“Manuel Massotti Littel” de Murica with the highest ratings. He 

has been invited to perform with the symphony orchestras of 

Madrid and Barcelona and has also worked extensively with the 

symphony orchestra of Murcia as solo trumpet, recording live 

for RNE on numerous occasions. In addition he has been invited 

by Spanish Brass to perform concerts in the Canary Islands and 

Barcelona. Since 2005 he has served as Artistic Director of the 8 

Editions of the International Course of Music “Vila de L’Olleria”. 

He is a member of the Collage Brass Ensemble and solo trumpet 

with the symphony orchestra of the Teatro Chapi di Villena. 

A former solo trumpet in both classical/jazz idioms in the USAF 

Band system at age 20 and alumnus of the famed jazz programs 

at the University of Miami and the University of Northern Colorado, 

Dr. David Champouillon is a Performing Artist for Bach 

Trumpets, and Professor of Trumpet/Jazz and Director of the East 

Tennessee State University Jazz Program. He also performs as 

the leader of The Jazz Doctors and as a member of The Lenore 

Raphael Quartet. A frequent performer on cornet with Americana 

recording artist Ed Snodderly, Champouillon is in demand 

throughout the nation in all genres, especially in the performance 

mediums of jazz trumpet and Baroque trumpet literature. 

He has been a soloist in over 30 states and Canada. A longtime 

contributor to the ITG, he currently writes the column “Jazz 

Brass” for The Brass Herald. Champouillon’s website: http:// 

centerstage.conn-selmer.com/artists/artist.php?aid=127. 

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Slawomir Cichor is principal trumpet of the Arthur Rubinstein 

Philharmonic in Lodz, Poland. He also serves as assistant professor 

at the Academy of Music in Lodz. His musical career began 

in 1999 when he was principal trumpet of the Plish Festival 

Orchestra. From 2000-2003 he performed as a guest principal 

trumpeter in Sinfonia Varsovia. The following eight years he was 

co-principal trumpet in the National Polish Philharmonic in Warsaw. 

During this time he recorded more than 20 CDs with music 

by Mahler, Janacek, Lutoslawski, Penderecki, Szymanowski, 

Karlowicz, and Tansman. Cichor also plays baroque trumpet 

and cooperates with many ensembles of baroque music. During the past 12 years he has recorded 

10 CDs with several music projects. As a soloist and chamber musician Cichor has won prizes at 

several Polish competitions. He also appears as a soloist with symphony orchestras and wind bands. 

Since 2000 he has worked as an academic pedagogue. His students have won prizes in both Polish 

and international competition. In 2010 Slawomir Cichor received the title of Doctor of Musical Arts. 

Dai Zhonghui is Professor of Trumpet and Director of Symphonic 

Winds at Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing 

China. Currently he also serves as a member of the Board 

of Directors of the International Trumpet Guild, President of 

the China Trumpet Guild, and Vice President of the Chinese 

Symphonic Winds and Ensembles Association. He is one of 

the primary trumpet players in China, and held the position 

of principal trumpet of the National Symphony Orchestra 

of China for ten years (1996-2006). With this orchestra he 

performed in Germany, England, Austria, Spain, Portugal, 

South America, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Macao, 

Taiwan, and more than twenty cities in mainland china. 

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Richard H. Cox holds earned doctorates in medicine, psychology 

and theology, as well as having been granted three honorary 

doctors, one from the World Health Organization (D.Sc.). 

He is internationally known for his work with students and 

professionals in many fields, including music performance. 

He appears on a regular basis for workshops and clinics at 

the National Trumpet Competition, ITG, Association of Concert 

Bands, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and numerous music 

schools and universities. Dr. Cox is an Artist/Educator for the 

Conn-Selmer Steinway Corp. He is on the faculty of Duke University 

Medical School. Dr. Cox is especially known for his work 

integrating medicine, psychology and music to help students 

and professionals with performance challenges.

Gabriel DiMartino has been playing trumpet since his father gave 

him one to put in his toy box on his third birthday. While a graduate 

student at Wichita State University, he played with the faculty 

brass quintet and played second trumpet with the Wichita Symphony 

Orchestra. Traveling the world, DiMartino has performed in 13 countries, 

giving recitals and playing with orchestras and band. He can be 

heard on a variety of recordings, from the Vivaldi Concerto (with father 

Vince) with the Syracuse Wind Ensemble to the horse-whinny on 

the collection of Leroy Anderson played on the San Phillip Wurlitzer 

Theatre Organ. Currently, Gabriel DiMartino is the adjunct trumpet teacher at Syracuse University. 

Vincent DiMartino is one of the most sought after trumpet performers 

and educators. He is distinguished Matton Professor of Music at 

Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. Equally known as a jazz artist, he 

has been the lead and solo trumpet in the Lionel Hampton, the Chuck 

Mangione Band, the Clark Terry Band, and The Eastman Arranger’s 

Holiday Orchestra. He has also performed with some of the country’s 

finest jazz ensembles. DiMartino served twice as President and Vice 

President of the ITG as well as a member of its Board of Directors 

for two terms. He has been soloist with many symphony orchestras 

throughout the United States and also has been a soloist with the 

Army Blues Jazz Band, The Army Brass Band, The U.S. Air Force Band 

of Flight, and The United States Marine Band. DiMartino is co-founder 

of the New Columbian Brass Band, a turn-of-the-century town band. 

He is 2004 CASE Professor of The Year for the state of Kentucky. This 

award is given nationally each year to one person in each state in the 

United States. In addition he is the recipient of The Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2008- 

2009 for the State of Kentucky. Vincent DiMartino is a Shires Trumpet Artist. 

The principal trumpet of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Hunter Eberly is a native of Muskegon, 

Michigan. He started playing the trumpet at the age of eight under the tutelage of his mother, and 

continued his studies in high school with Charley Lea of the Grand Rapids Symphony. Hunter earned 

his Bachelor of Music degree at Grand Valley State University, 

where he studied with Richard Stoelzel. While studying with Stoelzel, 

he won prizes at multiple competitions including: first prize in 

the National Trumpet Competition Undergraduate Solo Competition, 

first prize in the NTC Trumpet Ensemble Division, second prize 

in the ITG Mock Orchestra competition, and first prize at the GVSU 

International Trumpet Seminar Solo Competition. Hunter continued 

his education by attending The Colburn School where he studied 

with James Wilt and earned a Professional Studies Certificate. 

Prior to his appointment in Detroit, Hunter served as principal 

trumpet with the Jacksonville Symphony. A Yamaha Performing 

Artist, Hunter plays exclusively on Yamaha instruments. 

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Brian Evans is principal 3rd trumpet/cornet of the Australian Opera and 

Ballet Orchestra, at the Sydney Opera House. Since joining in 1975, he 

has played every chair in the section. He maintains a large studio of private 

students, from beginner to tertiary levels. He is a member of Opera 

Australia Brass, and has appeared as soloist in concerts and recitals in 

three continents. Brian hosted ITG’s 2010 Conference in Sydney, Australia, 

is President of the Australian Trumpet Guild, and has served on 

ITG’s Board of Directors since 2001, (2007-2011 as Secretary) and was 

elected Vice-President/President-elect in ITG’s recently held elections. 

He has previously presented at ITG conferences (2003, 2005, 2009, 

2010) as well as China Trumpet Guild Conference (2009). 

Reinhold Friedrich is one of the most popular trumpeters of our 

time. Since his first prize in the International ARD competition in 

Munich in 1986, he has been present on the important stages of 

the international scene. From 1983 to 1999 he was the soloist of 

the Radio-Sinfonie-Orchester Frankfurt. He has toured throughout 

his native Germany, Europe, Japan, Israel, Monte Carlo, Portugal, 

Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Mongolia. Reinhold 

Friedrich’s spectrum goes from Ancient Music (and its historical 

original instruments like the baroque trumpet and the keyed trumpet) 

to the latest solo compositions for trumpet. In 2007/08 he performed Herbert Willi’s Concerto for 

Trumpet with the Vienner Symphony Orchestra and the Czech Philharmonic and Rihm “Marsyas” with 

the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. The beginning of his exclusive collaboration with Capriccio 

now Phoenix, Friedrich made the recording of “Classical Trumpet Concerts” with the Academy of St. 

Martin in the Fields under the direction of Sir Neville Marriner. His latest recordings include “Trumpet 

and Organ” with organist Iveta Apkalna and “Assisi Christmas Cantatas” with Ruth Ziesak and the 

Ensemble L’Arte del Mondo. Visit his website at www.reinhold-friedrich.de. 

Kevin Gebo is an international prizewinning trumpeter as well as an active freelancer and soloist in 

the Washington Metropolitan Area. He frequently travels as a guest performer and clinician to universities 

and festivals and has been on faculty at The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s “Brass Camp”, 

Grand Valley State University’s “Trumpet Seminar” and Virginia Commonwealth University as Adjunct 

Professor of Trumpet. His performances have taken him across 

the country as well as performances in Canada, Austria, Australia, 

and Germany. Gebo frequently performs with the Washington 

Symphonic Brass and Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. He was also 

the principal trumpet on the Naxos recording of William Bolcom’s 

“Songs of Innocence and Experience” which won four Grammy 

awards in 2006, including “Best Classical Album.” In December 

2010 he was invited by Julia Fordham and Paul Reiser to perform 

as a featured guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on their 

hit single “UnSung Hero.” Gebo is currently a Staff Sergeant in the 

United States Army and is a Yamaha Performing Artist. 

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Steven E. Hendrickson has been a member of the National Symphony 

Orchestra since 1982 and has served as principal trumpet for the past 

twenty-five years. He taught for 17 years at the Peabody Conservatory 

and has served on the faculty at the University of Maryland since 2000. 

Hendrickson has been a featured soloist with the National Symphony 

Orchestra on numerous occasions performing Bach, Vivaldi, Arutunian, 

Persichetti, and the Haydn Trumpet Concerto. His solo CD on the MSR 

Classics label was produced in 2006 and includes works for trumpet 

and organ and piano. He premiered Jonathon Leshnoff’s Cosmic Echoes. 

Hendrickson graduated from Iowa’s Luther College in 1973 with a degree 

in music and philosophy. Further study followed with some of the world’s 

leading brass players, including Adolf Herseth, William Scarlett, and Arnold Jacobs. He was a leading 

freelance player in Chicago while working as a broker on the Chicago Stock Exchange. 

David Hickman is considered one of the world’s pre-eminent 

trumpet virtuosos and has performed over 2000 solo appearances 

around the world as a recitalist or guest soloist with over 500 different 

orchestras. His tours have taken him around the world and in 

virtually every American city. Hickman has released 19 solo albums 

encompassing a wide variety of repertoire—from cornet solos to 

modern concert. As a noted clinician and author, Hickman has presented 

workshops on over 300 major university campuses. He has 

published over 40 articles, 200 scholarly editions of trumpet music, 

and several important trumpet and music texts. His latest 500-page 

book, Trumpet Pedagogy: A Compendium of Modern Teaching 

Techniques, is the number one text for university study and is used at over 200 schools of music around 

the world. Hickman is founder and president of the acclaimed Summit Brass and a past president of the 

International Trumpet Guild. He received the ITG’s prestigious “Award of Merit” for lifetime achievement 

in 2005. His former students have occupied hundreds of orchestra, band, chamber music, and university 

positions. David Hickman is a Regents’ Professor of Music at Arizona State University. 

Alan Hood has been performing music for over 30 

years. He toured the world with the Phil Collins Big 

Band and is among featured soloists on the band’s 

live compact disc recording A Hot Night in Paris and 

appears on well over forty other jazz, commercial and 

classical recordings, including his recent solo debut 

with strings, Just A Little Taste, and his co-led H2 Big 

Band’s You’re It. Dividing his career between performing 

and teaching full time at the University of Denver’s 

Lamont School of Music as associate professor of trumpet, Al directs the Lamont Jazz Ensemble and 

performs extensively with Lamont’s artist-in-residence ensembles, the faculty brass trio, and the 

faculty jazz ensemble. Al hosted the highly acclaimed 2004 ITG Conference at the Lamont School of 

Music and is currently a faculty member of the esteemed Rafael Méndez Brass Institute. 

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The principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, 

Thomas Hooten previously served as trumpet/cornet with “The President’s 

Own” U.S. Marine Band in Washington, D.C., assistant principal 

trumpet of the Indianapolis Symphony, and principal trumpet of the 

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He can be heard on numerous recordings 

on the Telarc label with the Atlanta Symphony. His solo album is titled 

Trumpet Call. Hooten has appeared as soloist with the Atlanta Symphony, 

St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, the United States Air Force Band, the 

Keystone Winds, and the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. He has also 

appeared as guest principal trumpet with the Saint Louis Symphony, the 

Grand Teton Music Festival, and the Aspen Music Festival. 

Rich Illman has been associate professor of trumpet at Michigan 

State University since 1990 and has been practicing yoga since 

1986. He is principal trumpet of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra 

and is a regular member of the Beaumont Brass, The Millennium 

Brass, and the Brass Band of Battle Creek. An active clinician, he 

has given presentations of “Yoga for Wind Players” all over the world. 

Mark J. Inouye is principal trumpet 

of the San Francisco Symphony. As a 

student he played with the New York 

Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic. 

He became a member of the Empire Brass Quintet and toured 

the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Canada. He served as co-principal trumpet 

with the New World Symphony and principal trumpet with the Charleston 

Symphony before joining the San Francisco Symphony in 1999. 

Inouye has twice been a soloist with the New World Symphony and performed 

as a soloist with the Houston Symphony. Under the direction of 

Seiji Ozawa he performed the “Carnival of Venice” in Wynton Marsalis’s 

video production Marsalis on Music. He was a founding member of the Juilliard Jazz Sextet at Lincoln 

Center and a guest performer at the Hollywood Bowl in the Playboy Jazz Festival. Mark Inouye is also 

an active composer. His work Tribute to Beaky, was recently performed on the SFS Chamber Music 

Series. In May of 2004, he performed The Bull Behind the Horns-A Jazz Suite, on the SFS Chamber 

Music Series, which is available on his debut jazz CD at www.inouyejazz.com. 

Jens Lindemann is hailed as one of the most celebrated soloists 

in his instrument’s history and was recently named “International 

Brass Personality of the Year” (Brass Herald). Jens has played in 

every major concert venue in the world: from the Philharmonics 

of New York, Los Angeles, London, and Berlin to Tokyo’s Suntory 

Hall and even the Great Wall of China. His career has ranged from 

appearing internationally as an orchestral soloist, being featured at 

the 2010 Olympics for an audience of 3 billion people, performing 

at London’s ‘Last Night of the Proms,’ recording with the Mormon 

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Tabernacle Choir to playing lead trumpet with the renowned Canadian Brass and a solo Command 

Performance for the Queen of England. Jens has also won major awards ranging from Grammy and 

Juno nominations to winning the prestigious Echo Klassik in Germany as well as receiving several 

honorary doctorates. Heralded internationally as an outstanding artist, critics have stated: “He 

played with golden timbre and virtuosic flair” (New York Times), and “a world-class talent” (Los 

Angeles Times), Lindemann is one of the world’s most exciting trumpet soloists. Los Angeles based 

Lindemann is internationally endorsed by the Yamaha Corporation. Jens has an active website at: 

wwwtrumpetsolo.com. 

William Lucas is an assistant professor of Jazz and Contemporary 

Improvisation at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, 

and Dance, where he has been on faculty for over a decade. In addition, 

Bill is a member of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Trumpet 

section, a post he has held since 1988. Prior to serving at UM, Bill 

served on the faculties of the Oberlin Conservatory and Wayne State 

University. A prolific arranger for small ensembles, Bill’s compositions 

and arrangements have been performed by the Detroit Symphony, the 

Phoenix Symphony, and the Detroit Chamber Winds and Brass. 

Christopher Martin was appointed principal trumpet of the Chicago 

Symphony Orchestra in 2005 by Daniel Barenboim. Martin came to 

the CSO from his previous position as principal trumpet of the Atlanta 

Symphony Orchestra. Before joining the ASO, Martin was associate 

principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has performed as 

guest principal trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Seattle 

Symphony, the Grand Teton Music Festival, and the Saito Kinen 

Festival. Martin is also an adjunct faculty member of Northwestern 

University. He received his bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance 

in 1997 from the Eastman School of Music, where his primary teachers 

were Charles Geyer and Barbara Butler. Christopher Martin is a 

Yamaha Performing Artist. 

Jo Martinie received her yoga instructor certification from the 

Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA in 1996 and has 

been doing classes for musicians since the 2002 ITG Conference. 

Her gentle mindful approach to yoga emphasizes breath awareness, 

body alignment, safe stretching, and fun. 

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Dr. Steven Marx is an international competition winner and a Yamaha 

Young Artist, having performed throughout the United States and internationally 

in countries such as China, England, Japan, Taiwan, Canada, 

Macao, and the Bahamas. Professor Marx has won numerous prizes at 

the National Trumpet Competition, and also was awarded first place in 

the Mock Orchestra Competition at the ITG Conference in Manchester, 

England. He was awarded the NTC Lake Placid Scholarship in 2003, 

given to the individual most likely to make the biggest impact on the 

trumpet world. He was awarded the prestigious performers certificate 

and was the recipient of the 2008 Teaching Assistant Prize of Teaching 

Excellence during his graduate work at the Eastman School of Music. 

Marx completed a Bachelor of Music degree from Grand Valley State University, a Masters of Music 

in Performance from the Eastman School of Music, and a Doctor of Music Arts in Performance and 

Music Education from Eastman. He is currently assistant professor of trumpet and head of brass at 

Colorado State University. He performs internationally as a soloist; and with Apex Brass and Aire 

Duo. 

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Dr. Scott Meredith is assistant professor of trumpet at the University 

of Wyoming where he teaches applied trumpet, Orchestral 

Excerpts, Jazz Techniques, Jazz History, and directs the University of 

Wyoming trumpet ensemble. He currently serves as brass area head 

and is collegiate vice president of the Wyoming Music Educators 

Association. He is principal trumpet with the Wyoming Symphony 

and co-principal trumpet in the Cheyenne Symphony. He is also a 

regular member of the Fort Collins Symphony and Opera Fort Collins. 

Meredith recently released a world-wide premier recording of Jennifer 

Higdon’s Trumpet Songs on the Albany label. 

Yamaha Performing Artist Jean Moorehead Libs received her B.M.E. and M.M. in Music Education 

and Trumpet Performance from the University of Michigan School of Music while studying with 

Professor Emeritus Clifford P. Lillya; she continued at Michigan doing Post Graduate and Doctoral 

studies with Armando Ghitalla. Miss Morehead’s teaching credentials 

include positions at Olivet College, The United World College of 

Southeast Asia, Northern Michigan University, Wayne State University, 

Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, the University of Michigan, the 

University of Michigan All-State program at Interlochen, and Grand 

Valley State University where she recently completed her 9th season 

on the faculty of the GVSU International Trumpet Seminar. Formerly the 

principal trumpet of the Singapore Symphony, Moorehead remains active 

performing with Today’s Brass Quintet, the Michigan Sinfonietta, the Ann 

Arbor Symphony, and the Michigan Opera Theatre. During her tenure as 

Pedagogical Topics editor for the ITG Journal, she was the author and 

editor of dozens of articles with many of America’s leading trumpeters. 

She is presently the chair of ITG’s Young Artist Award Column.

Craig Morris is the trumpet professor at the Frost 

School of Music at the University of Miami, where he 

pursues an active career as a soloist and chamber 

musician, including serving as principal trumpet 

and soloist at the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary 

Music under Marin Alsop. His widely acclaimed debut 

solo CD Permit Me Voyage (Naxos) features original 

transcriptions of music by Brahms, Debussy, Barber, 

and Schumann. Mr. Morris’s orchestral career has 

included the posts of principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, associate principal 

trumpet of the San Francisco Symphony, and 4th trumpet of the Chicago Symphony. 

James Olcott has been teaching trumpet at the university level 

since 1968 and for the last 35 years he has served on the faculty 

at Miami University (Ohio) where he teaches trumpet and conducts 

the school’s trumpet ensembles. Recently retired as principal 

trumpet of the Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra and the Middletown 

(Ohio) Symphony Orchestra, he continues to perform as an active 

free-lancer throughout the Cincinnati-Dayton area. Active as a 

composer and arranger, his compositions and arrangements have 

been published by Crown Music Press of Chicago, Tromba Publications 

of Denver, and by his own publishing firm, Triplo Press. He 

is also an active member of the ITG, for which he has served as 

secretary, vice president, and president. In 2005 he was recipient 

of the Guild’s Award of Merit. 

Kelly A. Parkes, Ph.D., is a tenured associate professor at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. She has 

authored or coauthored 13 blind peer-review journal articles, and 

six refereed proceeding publications. She has also contributed 

greatly to the field by presenting at more than 40 regional, national, 

and international conferences. Dr. Parkes’ current areas of 

research are focused in higher education pedagogy, assessment 

in applied music, and music teacher education. She is the Chair 

of the Society for Research in Music Education’s Assessment 

Special Research Interest Group and she is the permanent Chair 

of all competitions, as well as the Research Room Session, for the 

International Trumpet Guild. Dr. Parkes has received numerous 

honors and awards in recognition of her exemplary professional 

contributions. In 2010 she was recognized by the university 

for her teaching and research; winning the XCaliber Award for 

teaching with technology and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award for her research about 

pedagogy within higher education. In 2012 she was awarded the University Exemplary Program for 

her impact on student learning. 

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Daniel Patrylak is Emeritus Professor of Music at the University 

of Connecticut. A native of Plymouth, Pennsylvania and 

a graduate of the Eastman School of Music of the University 

of Rochester, Patrylak auditioned successfully for the United 

States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. and performed as 

cornet soloist in concerts and coast-to-coast radio broadcasts. 

This was followed by positions on the faculty of the Eastman 

School of Music and with the Rochester Philharmonic 

Orchestra. An internationally recognized trumpet virtuoso, he 

co-founded and served as first trumpet of the Eastman Brass 

Quintet, leading the group on concert tours throughout the 

United States, Canada, Central and South America, and Israel. 

He has also performed as principal trumpet of the Danbury 

Brass Band of Connecticut during tours of Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. Professor Patrylak’s 

students have achieved positions in major symphony orchestras, military bands, and faculty appointments 

in pre-college, collegiate, and graduate music departments. 

William Pfund is Professor Emeritus at the University of 

Northern Colorado. His primary teachers were Esotto Pellegrini 

and Roger Voisin and he has studied briefly with Adolph Herseth, 

Joseph Levora and Bo Nilsson. Professor Pfund was the 

1990 recipient of the M. Lucile Harrison Award for outstanding 

teacher of the year at UNC. Pfund has been a regular member 

of the Youngstown University Faculty Brass Quintet, the Youngstown 

Symphony Orchestra, and The United States Army Band, 

Pershing’s Own, Washington, D.C. He was principal trumpet of 

the Greeley (CO) Philharmonic Orchestra for 34 years. Pfund 

has been active with the ITG since its beginning. 

Adam Rapa is a 

dynamic performer, 

composer, producer, and educator who has become widely 

known for the excitement, energy, and enthusiasm he brings 

to stages and classrooms around the world. Currently living in 

Vienna, Austria, Rapa travels the globe as a recording artist 

and guest performer across a wide range of musical contexts. 

He has produced albums, theater productions and educational 

materials, all with an equally fresh voice and perspective. 

Adam looks forward to a long career of creating innovative 

and inspiring experiences, and contributing to the greater good 

through the medium of art. For more information, please visit: 

www.adamrapa.com. 

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Dr. Marc Reed is the Music Department Chair and Director of Brass 

Studies at Fort Lewis College where he teaches applied trumpet and 

horn, brass ensembles, and brass methods. He is the column editor 

of the International Trumpet Guild Journal’s Trumpet in the Wind 

Band Column, is co-principal trumpet of the San Juan Symphony 

Orchestra, an annual judge at the National Trumpet Competition, 

and is an artist/clinician for the Bach Trumpet Division of the Conn- 

Selmer Corporation. Reed is a graduate of The University of North 

Texas and Drake University. His teachers are Keith Johnson, Andrew 

Classen, and John Holt. 

Internationally acclaimed trumpeter Marc Reese is best known 

for being the “other trumpet” of the Empire Brass for 17 years. 

Reese has performed in the New York Philharmonic, Cleveland 

and Boston Symphony Orchestras and has numerous recordings 

on Telarc, Sony, and Naxos. Summer festival appearances include 

Marlboro, Tanglewood, and the Pacific Music Festival. As an 

educator, Reese serves as Assistant Dean and Brass Department 

Head for Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music. He is a Bach 

trumpet artist and clinician and annually performs and adjudicates 

at international brass conferences and competitions. As a 

young artist Reese studied with Mel Broiles and Mark Gould. He 

received his B.M. from Boston University under Roger Voisin and 

his M.M. from the New England Conservatory under Tim Morrison. 

Reese currently resides in South Florida with his wife, pianist Lisa Leonard and their two boys, Carter 

and Luke. Visit www.MarcReese.com. 

A veteran of the renowned ensemble Rhythm & Brass, jazz legend 

Joe Henderson’s Quintet, the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, the Brass Band 

of Battle Creek, and appearances with countless celebrity artists, 

Yamaha Performing Artist Rex Richardson was named the 2008 

Brass Herald Personality of the Year. He stays busy as a headline 

artist at international festivals and as a soloist with orchestras, jazz 

groups, brass bands, and concert bands on five continents. Praised 

by the ITG Journal as “among the very best trumpet soloists in the 

world today,” Rex is professor of trumpet and jazz trumpet at Virginia 

Commonwealth University and International Tutor at the Royal Northern 

College of Music in the U.K. Please visit his website at www. 

rexrichardson.net. 

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Father and son team Rich and Brandon Ridenour 

have been entertaining on stage together 

since Brandon was 7. Rich and Brandon’s 

first commercial recording collaboration was 

in 2005 with the release of Trumpet Invasion. 

It showcases creative adaptations of world 

favorite works not originally written for the 

trumpet. Mozart, Gershwin, and other masterful 

composers come alive like never before 

and won the Ridenours national acclaim as a duo. Their second recording release, Trumpet Encores, 

was in 2008. The album includes crowd pleasing favorites ranging from Flight of the Brandon Bee to 

Rhapsody in Blue. In addition to programming great music for all ages, Rich and Brandon weave a 

comedic presence only father and son can share on a stage. 

Wiff Rudd began teaching at Baylor University in 2002. A 

founding member of Rhythm & Brass, he is also an active soloist, 

chamber and orchestral musician. He has been a featured 

soloist in Carnegie Hall on three occasions and at several 

National Trumpet Competitions and International Trumpet Guild 

Conferences. He has performed and presented master classes at 

more than 300 universities and numerous music festivals on five 

continents. Rudd is principal trumpet with the Waco Symphony, 

traveled to Moscow with the Houston Symphony (2012) and to 

Europe with the Dallas Symphony (2013). His book, Collaborative 

Practice Concepts, was released at the 2013 Texas Music Educators Association Conference. 

Michael Sachs is currently in his 25th year as principal trumpet of The Cleveland Orchestra. Solo 

performances with The Cleveland Orchestra include the world 

premiere of John Williams’ Concerto for Trumpet, Michael Hersch’s 

Night Pieces, Matthias Pintscher’s Chute d’Etoiles and the United 

States premiere of Hans Werner Henze’s Requiem. Mr. Sachs 

is Head of the Trumpet Department and Chairman of the Brass 

Division at The Cleveland Institute of Music. He is the author of 

numerous books including Daily Fundamentals for the Trumpet, 

14 Duets for Trumpet and Trombone (with Joseph Alessi), and 

The Orchestral Trumpet, a 176-page comprehensive book and CD 

overview of standard orchestral trumpet repertoire. For additional 

information, please visit www.michaelsachs.com. 

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2012-2013 finds Judith Saxton, Trumpet Artist/Faculty and 

Brass Coordinator at the University of North Carolina School 

of the Arts, and principal trumpet for NY Women’s Ensemble, 

Southeast Chamber Brass, UNCSA brass quintet, Shenandoah 

Valley Bach and Virginia’s Blue Ridge festivals and on the Eastern 

Music Festival faculty. The Saxton/Olsen duo with UNCSA 

organist Timothy Olsen, presents concerts, master classes and 

liturgical improvisation workshops. A board member for ITG in 

charge of Sponsor a Trumpeter, her solo cd Concert and Concert 

Pieces for Trumpet, Allison Gagnon, piano – with whom she 

also concertizes-was issued free to International Trumpet Guild 

members worldwide. 

Geoffrey Shamu studied in Paris with Pierre 

Thibaud, who introduced him to the teachings of 

Merri Franquin. After winning a Premier Prix de 

Trompette from the Conservatoires de la Ville de 

Paris, he earned a D.M.A. from Boston University. A 

founding member of the Riverside Brass of Boston, 

he performs regularly as a soloist with orchestras 

and other ensembles throughout New England. He 

has taught at Boston Conservatory and Harvard 

University, and currently leads the trumpet studio at 

the Community Music Center of Boston, where he also serves as Chair of the Department of Winds, 

Brass, and Percussion. Please visit his website at www.gshamu.com 

Widely esteemed for her motivating solo appearances and highly 

regarded for her musical orchestral performing leadership, 

Pamela Smitter captivates her audiences with a rare blend 

of compelling and expressive musical style. During the past 

decade she has held the position of principal trumpet with the 

West Michigan Symphony Orchestra and section trumpet in the 

Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra. She performs internationally in 

the HornPipes! Duo with organist Scott Montgomery, and released 

her first cd, HARK!, with this ensemble in 2010. An avid teacher 

and mentor, she has served as Lead Musician for the Carnegie 

LinkUP program in the WMSO since 2004. In addition, Pamela is 

the West Michigan Director for Bugles Across America, adjunct 

professor of trumpet and Hope College, and a DMA candidate at 

Michigan State University. In 2010 Pamela became a Schilke artist. 

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Terell Stafford has been hailed as “one of the great players of 

our time, a fabulous trumpet player,” by piano legend McCoy 

Tyner. Known for being a gifted and versatile player with a 

voice of his own, Stafford combines lyricism and a deep love of 

melody with a spirited, adventurous edge. An educator as well 

as performer, Stafford currently holds the positions of Director 

of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple 

University in Philadelphia. For additional information, please 

visit www.terellstafford.com. 

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Jeff Uban has toured the world 

and performed on stage with 

the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Broadway National Tours, Frankie Valli 

and the Four Seasons, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Debbie Boone, and 

Greg Gisbert, among others. He has performed at such esteemed 

venues as Carnegie Hall, Montreal and San Francisco Jazz Festivals 

along with recording on several albums including his debut album 

in 2009, Shift In Times. Uban received numerous awards at various 

jazz festivals and competitions while attending Grand Valley State 

University, where he received his B.M. in Trumpet Performance. After 

completing his M.M. in Jazz Performance at the University of Denver, 

he came part of the faculty at the Community College of Denver 

before touring as the solo trumpet with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. 

Currently, he is finishing his dissertation for the D.M.A. at the University 

of Illinois. 

Allen and Laura Vizzutti met while studying at the world famous 

Eastman School of Music. They married 17 years later and have 

since toured the world performing recitals together and as soloists. 

Their recordings include the incredible Carnival of Venice and A 

Trumpeter’s Dream. Laura can be heard performing on movie sound 

tracks such as “Zeus and Roxanne,” and has recorded “Rhapsody 

in Blue” with the international ensemble ‘Ten of the Best’ and 

travels extensively performing in Europe, Japan, Australia, and 

North America. Allen has performed in 66 countries, has 12 solo 

recordings in both classical and jazz styles and is an accomplished 

composer. He has earned premier performances with the Los Angeles 

Philharmonic, the Rochester (NY) Philharmonic, the Budapest 

Radio Orchestra, and the London Symphony, and the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force Bands. His 

trumpet playing can be heard on over 150 movie and game sound tracks including Back to the Future, 

Star Trek, Halo, and Call of Duty. Allen has performed and toured with Chick Corea, Woody Herman, 

Chuck Mangione, and “Doc” Severinsen. He is currently composing new works and touring internationally 

in both classical and jazz settings. His newest jazz recordings on which Laura, Chick Corea, and 

Stanley Clarke perform in, is called “Ritzville”, and is available at www.vizzutti.com and on iTunes.

Walter White, a native of Detroit, was trained at the Interlochen 

Center for the Arts, the Juilliard School, the University of Miami, 

and the Banff Centre. Walter’s former teachers include William 

Vacchiano, John Lindenau, Leon Rapier, Carmine Caruso, 

Jerome Amend, and Kenny Wheeler. Walter’s dynamic trumpet 

playing led him to work with many of the top names in music including 

Bob James, Dave Holland, the Woody Herman Orchestra, 

the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Gunther Schuller, the Lincoln 

Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and The Mingus 

Big Band. During the 1990’s, Walter toured and recorded with 

his boyhood hero, trumpeter Maynard Ferguson. Currently he 

serves as lead trumpeter for Dave Matthew’s Jazz Orchestra. He 

has authored the Walter White Long-tone Accompaniment, a play-along CD for music practice, which 

has garnered world-wide acclaim. Walter White is a Yamaha Performing Artist and Clinician. Please 

visit his website at www.walterwhite.com. 

Alex Wilson, 24, holds a Bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley 

State University, a Master’s degree from Arizona State University, 

and currently performs in one of the touring orchestras of 

Shen Yun Performing Arts. He has appeared as a soloist with 

the GVSU Symphony Orchestra, the ASU Symphony Orchestra, 

and most recently with the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra 

in Carnegie Hall. Prizes awarded to Alex during his studies 

include 1st place in the International Trumpet Guild’s Orchestral 

Excerpts Competition in 2010, 1st place in the National 

Trumpet Competition’s Trumpet Ensemble Division in 2008, and 2nd place in both the Undergraduate 

Division and Graduate Division of NTC in the years 2010 and 2012, respectively. Alex also has 

experience performing with the Holland Symphony Orchestra (Michigan), the Phoenix Symphony, and 

the Arizona Opera. 

Christopher Wilson is artist/assistant professor of trumpet at 

Arkansas State University. Wilson was a member of The United 

States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C. While a member, he performed 

and taught clinics throughout the United States and Japan. 

He has performed for numerous dignitaries including Presidents 

George W. Bush and Barrack Obama. In 2004, Wilson performed 

at the funeral of former President Ronald Reagan. Additionally, Dr. 

Wilson has performed with the Annapolis Symphony, Annapolis 

Opera, Maryland Symphony, Alexandria Symphony, Concert Artists 

of Baltimore, and the North Arkansas Symphony. 

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Jeffrey Work joined the Oregon Symphony as principal trumpet in 

2006, following 13 years of freelancing in the Boston area. Since 

1999, he has also served as principal trumpet of the Colorado Music 

Festival. Work is a featured performer on the Oregon Symphony’s 

acclaimed 2011 release “Music for a Time of War.” Other recorded 

performances include Stravinsky’s Petrouchka and Mahler’s Sixth 

Symphony with the Boston Philharmonic, as well as performances 

with the Boston Symphony, the Boston Pops, and the Boston Modern 

Orchestra Project. In addition to his orchestral duties in Portland and 

Boulder, Work performs concerto and chamber repertoire as his busy 

schedule will allow. Notable performances include the 1998 world 

premiere of Eric Ewazen’s “Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra” 

and the 2003 world premiere of James M. Stephenson’s “Concerto for Trumpet.” In 1997, he also 

recorded Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto with the Missouri Chamber Orchestra. 

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Collaborative Artists 

Winner of the 2008 Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for Best Pianist, 

the Bulgarian piano prodigy Kristian Alexandrov is definitely hitting 

his stride. Since moving to Canada in 1995, Kristian has firmly 

entrenched himself in the Canadian music scene – as an active 

composer, performer, producer, clinician, and studio musician. For 

thirteen years he has been involved with Decidedly Jazz Danceworks 

as a composer and musical director. Onstage Kristian has worked 

alongside some tremendous Canadian and international artists, 

including Randy Brecker, Eric Marienthal, Kenny G, Alain Caron, Bob 

Mintner, Jens Lindemann, Pat Sheridan, The Candian Tenors, Joshua 

Hilberman, Senator Tommy Banks, Tap Tel Aviv, Wycliffe Gordon, Sean 

Jones, Adam Rapa, Guido Basso, Mike Murley, Andrea Tofanelli, Shannon 

Gaye, and Jacie Richardson. 

Tom Burge is the second trombonist of the Charlotte 

Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he hosts the radio 

show “Sunday Evening” on classical public radio 

station WDAV. He is also a guest morning, midday, 

and evening presenter on 99.5 WGBH in Boston. 

Burge has performed with most of the Australian 

Symphony Orchestras and a few America ones as 

well, most notably the New York Philharmonic; Los 

Angeles Philharmonic; and the symphony orchestras in Cincinnati, Charleston, Augusta, and Jacksonville 

before settling in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the previous Chair of the Brass Department 

at the Canberra School of Music in the Australian National University for many years. Burge has 

conducted many award winning ensembles, orchestras, symphonic bands, and choirs. He received 

a Queens Trust award and was awarded the title of “Australian Trombone Champion” in Tasmania in 

2004, then defended the title successfully in Adelaide in 2005. 

Pianist Robert Conway is one of the most exciting and versatile performers 

of 20th Century music in the country today. A frequent solo recitalist 

and chamber musician, he has a large number of premieres to his credit 

and has been the featured soloist in numerous composer-supervised 

festivals and performances. Since 1989, Conway has performed as 

pianist for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Presently on the faculty at 

Wayne State University, he has taught at the University of Michigan and 

Oakland University. Concerto appearances have included those with the 

Detroit and Richmond Symphony Orchestra. He has recorded on Opus 

One, Crystal, Koch International and University of Michigan Records, and 

is represented by Great Lakes Performing Artists Associates. 

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Toronto-based Mike Downes has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s 

finest jazz artists. He has been active as a bassist, composer, 

arranger, and educator in the Canadian music scene since the early 

1980s. His musicality, emotional depth and melodic approach to the 

bass have thrilled audiences throughout Europe, Japan, South Korea, 

Brazil, Mexico, Iceland, the United States, and Canada. In addition 

to leading his own groups, Mike has performed with virtually all of 

Canada’s top jazz musicians. He has released three recordings as a 

leader – Forces, Then, and The Winds of Change. Helping to mentor 

and inspire young musicians is an important component of his career. 

He has been the Bass Department Head at prestigious Humber College 

in Toronto since 2000. He has also been featured as a Yamaha 

artist/clinician throughout Canada. 

Pianist Miriam Hickman completed her DMA at Arizona State 

University where she served as a Faculty Associate in accompanying 

from 1982-1987. Dr. Hickman has served as a staff 

accompanist for the International Trumpet Guild Conference, the 

International Tuba & Euphonium Conference, the International 

Double Reed Society Conference, and the Southwest Regional 

Conference of the World Saxophone Conference. She has accompanied 

solo performers from major U.S. symphonies including New 

York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Cleveland, the National Symphony, 

San Francisco, and Phoenix, and frequently subs on various keyboards with the Phoenix Symphony. 

She has been a guest pianist with such ensembles as Quintessence, Arpeggio, and Southwest Brass, 

and was a founding member of Bavarde Quintet. In addition to her active freelance career, she is also 

the organist at the Church of the Epiphany in Tempe, Arizona and the owner of Classic Touch Music 

Academy where she teaches nearly sixty piano students a week. 

Kimberly Ann Kaloyanides Kennedy won her coveted position 

as a violinist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra at the age 

of 22. In 2003, Kennedy further realized her dream when she 

became Associate Concertmaster until being appointing Acting 

Concertmaster in 2011. She began her study of the violin at 

age five and later pursued her studies at Brevard Music Center, 

Interlochen Arts Camp as the Governor’s Scholar for the state 

of Ohio, Sarasota Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, Harid 

Conservatory, and finally at the University of Michigan. It was 

halfway through her senior year at Michigan in 1998 that her 

hard work paid off when she joined the first violin section of the DSO. Throughout her training, she 

won several prizes in competitions including the Grand Prize in the National MTNA competition, 1st 

prize in the Greek Women’s National Competition, the Skokie Valley Concerto Competition, and was 

one of the few Americans invited to the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis in 1998. She 

solos regularly with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, pianist Rachael Kerr has 

frequently performed in the Chicago area and internationally. Recent 

collaborations include performances with Fifth House Ensemble, 

Garth Newel Piano Quartet, Allium String Quartet, Castleton Music 

Festival, American Chamber Opera, Opera Training Institute of 

Chicago, and the Vianden International Music Festival. She obtained 

double bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and piano at John Hopkins 

University and Peabody Conservatory, where she was the recipient of 

the Abrams Double Degree scholarship, studying with Young Hi Moon. 

As a doctoral student at Northwestern University, she studied with 

Sylvia Wang and Elizabeth Buccheri and was a prizewinner in the 

2010 Thaviu-Isaak Piano competition. Rachael is also on the faculty of the Interlochen Arts Center, 

where she is the coordinator of the collaborative piano department, and at Aspen Music Festival, 

where she is an opera coach for the summer season. 

Greg Spiridopoulos graduated from Michigan State University 

in 1997 and was a student of Curtis Olson; earned his MM from 

Boston University. Greg is principal trombone of the Glimmerglass 

Opera Festival, the Albany Symphony, acting principal of 

the Rhode Island Philharmonic, and second trombone of the 

Portland Symphony and Boston Philharmonic. As an active freelancer, 

Greg has appeared with the Boston Symphony, Boston 

Pops, Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Lyric Opera, Boston 

Ballet, and many others. In 2010, he was appointed to the University 

of Massachusetts, Amherst, as Lecturer of Trombone. 

Pianist Eriko Takezawa 

was born in in Hiroshima, Japan and studied with Naoyuki 

Taneda and Wolfgang Manz. She won the first prize in the 

international piano competition in Ostuni (Italy) in 1994 and is 

lecturer at the music schools in Karlsruhe and San Sebastian 

(Spain). Very much in demand as a chamber music partner, 

she also performs with Reinhold Friedrich, Thomas Horch, 

Thomas Indermühle, Renate Greisss, Angela Firkins, and 

Eckhard Hüber. As a member of the piano ensemble Takezawa- 

Sischka (with Christoph Sischka), she has won prizes in five 

international piano duo competitions in Japan, Italy, and the 

Czech Republic. 

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Ted Warren has a solid reputation as a musical, 

versatile drummer. He is an active member of Canada’s 

jazz scene and has been recognized in Jazz Report’s 

Drummer of the Year award. He is a well-regarded clinician 

and adjudicator and has been teaching at Humber 

College in its Jazz Studies program. Ted fronts his own 

quartet, Ted’s Warren Commission, which has a lively 

following. He was the drummer for Boss Brass and can 

be heard on their recent CD’s including Velvet and Brass 

(with Mel Torme), From Lush to Lively (with Oliver Jones), Even Canadians get the Blues, and The 

Boss Brass Plays the Jazz Classics. 

Rebecca Wilt has received national and international 

recognition as a virtuoso collaborative pianist. Rebecca has 

performed in collaboration with some of the world’s greatest 

soloists: members of the New York Philharmonic, the Boston 

Symphony, the National Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, 

the Chicago Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the San 

Francisco Symphony, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In 

addition she has worked with vocalists performing with the 

Metropolitan Opera, the Lyric Opera of Chicago and Covent 

Garden. Rebecca can be heard on several compact discs: 

Origins with Mark Clodfelter, Trumpet Call with Thomas Hooten, Song and Dance with Alan Baer, An 

American Portrait with James Thompson, Twas in the Moon of Wintertime’, a collection of traditional 

holiday favorites; Lyrica Latino with James Ackley, and Pastorale, with the Trelumina Trio. In demand 

as a clinician, Rebecca frequently gives workshops and master classes at universities and colleges 

all over the country on topics involving vocal coaching, instrumental chamber music, rehearsing 

with a pianist, and the competition road. Currently on the faculty at the University of North Carolina 

Greensboro and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, she is also on the summer faculty 

for the Center for Advanced Musical Studies in Enfield, New Hampshire, as well as appearing as 

guest artist at various festivals all over the world. 

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Bulgarian-born pianist, Rumyana Yanakieva Hoksbergen 

began studying piano at the age of six. After graduating from the 

National Academy of Music in Sofia (Bulgaria), she continued her 

education at the University of South Florida where she completed 

her Master’s Degree with a full assistantship. Rumyana most 

recently finished the D.M.A. in Music Performance from Michigan 

State University. At MSU, she was a scholarship winning pianist 

and a graduate assistant who worked with undergraduate and 

graduate students. Rumyana has given numerous solo, collaborative 

piano, and chamber music recitals and often appears as 

part of the R&R Piano and Trumpet duo with her husband Ross 

Hoksbergen. Rumyana Yanakieva is also a founder and director 

of Lansing Piano Studio in Lansing, Michigan.

Conductors 

Doug Richards, professor of music at Virginia Commonwealth 

University, received the 1997 VCU Outstanding Teaching Award. 

His former students have performed and recorded with many of 

the world’s leading jazz organizations. Richards joined the VCU 

faculty in 1979, founding its Jazz Studies program in 1980. He is 

also the founder and musical director of the Great American Music 

Ensemble, one of the leading professional repertory jazz orchestras 

in the nation. Richards has transcribed numerous jazz performances 

for Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Publications and lectured 

at the Smithsonian Institute regarding the music of Duke Ellington. 

For three years, Richards joined Wynton Marsalis, Max Roach, Ray Brown, Victor Lewis and Martin 

Williams on the jazz faculty at Gunther Schuller’s Festival at Sandpoint, Iowa. He met guitarist/ 

composer Anthony Wilson there and subsequently produced Wilson’s first two compact discs, one of 

which was nominated for a Grammy. Martin Williams, the “dean of jazz critics,” has called Richards, 

“the most original writer for big band since Gil Evans.” 

Barry D. Martin is the conductor of the Grand Rapids Symphonic 

Band and professor of music at Grand Valley State University. 

He has numerous arranging credits and writes music performed 

by the GVSU ensembles. He is a member of the National Band 

Association and College Band Directors National Association. He 

also holds honorary memberships in the Michigan School Band 

and Orchestra Association, Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band 

Fraternity, Tau Beta Sigma Honorary Band Fraternity, and Mu 

Phi Epsilon. Before joining the faculty at GVSU in 1994, Martin 

taught as a graduate assistant and conducting intern at the University 

of Illinois. He also previously served as Assistant Director 

of Bands and Director of the Marching Bands at Akron. 

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Ensembles 

Dodworth Saxhorn Band (DSB) is a re-creation of a brass band founded by the Dodworth Family 

of New York City in 1825. Using period instruments (1840-1880) and performing period music, the 

Dodworth Band entertains, educates and involves audiences through scripted theatrical scenes that 

address social and political 

issues in the 1800’s. Since 

1985 the DSB has performed in 

venues ranging from small communities 

to The White House. 

Annually presenting 65 concerts, 

dances, educational assemblies, 

parades, and strolling performances 

throughout the United 

States, the Dodworth Saxhorn 

Band is America’s Premier 19th 

Century Brass Band; “Bringing 

America’s Musical Past to Life!” 

Since 2004, the Gaudete Brass Quintet has committed itself to presenting serious brass chamber 

music through compelling concerts, commissioning new works and adventurous recordings. The 

group has engaged in live performances at venues such as Merkin Hall and Symphony Space in New 

York City and Millennium Park in Chicago, commissioned new works from noted composers such as 

David Sampson, Rob Deemer, John Cheetham and Stacy Garrop, and appeared on radio broadcasts 

on WFMT in Chicago and Nashville Public Radio. While keeping this rigorous performance schedule, 

the Quintet has recorded three albums: Brass Outings (2006), winner of the CDBaby Editors’ Choice 

distinction and nominee for Just Plain Folks Best Classical Chamber Album; Conversations in Time 

with organist R. Benjamin Dobey (2011, Pro Organa); and Chicago Moves, produced by Grammy 

winner Judith Sherman and featuring several of its commissioned works (forthcoming 2012, Cedille 

Records). In addition to having served as 

Artists-in-Residence at Carthage College 

(Kenosha, WI) and presenting composition 

workshops to young artists at Columbia 

College and Roosevelt University in 

Chicago, the quintet has also presented 

educational programs and concerts at 

prominent institutions including The Juilliard 

School, Eastman School of Music, 

and Vanderbilt University. To learn more 

about the Gaudete Brass, please visit www. 

gaudetebrass.com. 

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Composers 

Brendan Collins, Australian composer, is the composer-in-residence 

at Barker College, Sydney, Australia. He has held a similar position 

with the Sydney Youth Orchestras and was the associate principal 

trombonist with Opera Australia from 1991-2002. At previous ITG 

conferences he has had works premiered by Judith Saxton, Andrea 

Tofanelli and John Irish. This year he will have works performed 

by Vincent DiMartino, Judith Saxton, and Brian Evans. He has also 

composed a work for 12 trumpets, titled Make a Joyful Noise, that will 

be premiered at the Festival of Trumpets recital. His brass works are 

published by hickmanmusiceditions.com, kookaburramusic.com, and 

reedmusic.com. He receives regular commissions for new works from 

some of the world’s leading brass players including Steve Rosse, 

Scott Kinmont, Paul Goodchild, and Hidehiro Fujito. This year, he will 

be the featured composer at the Sydney International Brass Festival. 

Jeffrey W. Holmes, professor of music and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Massachusetts, 

is a nationally commissioned composer/arranger (B.M.I.), and 

multiple recipient of National Endowment For The Arts Jazz Composition 

Grants, having written for John Abercrombie, Ernie Watts, 

Doc Severinsen, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, and the Big Apple 

Circus. His big band appeared at the 2007 ITG Conference. Recent 

CDs include “Chicago Exitos!” by the New York Latin All-Stars, (horn 

arrangements and trumpet), the New England Jazz Ensemble (lead 

trumpet/arranger), and as pianist/composer with the Paul Winter 

Consort, on his own quartet (“Of One’s Own” on Miles High Records). 

Kevin McKee is an active trumpeter, composer, and educator 

in the Washington DC area. Kevin is a member of the Wammieaward 

winning Great Noise Ensemble, the Brass Band of the 

Potomac and is second trumpet in the Britt Festival Orchestra in 

Jacksonville, OR. He has performed with the Virginia and Richmond 

Symphonies, the New York Opera Society, and has also appeared 

with the legendary soul group, The O’Jays. As a composer 

his pieces have been performed throughout North America as 

well as in Europe, Asia, and Australia. As an educator, he teaches 

brass at the International School of Music and at DeMatha High 

School in addition to his private studio. 

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Erik Morales began his composing career shortly after graduation from 

high school in south Florida. He studied composition at Florida International 

University, and completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Louisiana 

at Lafayette. Accessible at all levels, the music of Eriko Morales has a 

unique melodic and harmonic vocabulary that appeals to audiences worldwide. 

His published works encompass a large variety of styles and settings, 

including works for concert, orchestral, jazz and chamber ensembles and 

have been part of featured performances across the globe. Morales currently 

teaches and plays trumpet professionally in the New Orleans area, 

in addition to maintaining an active composing and conducting schedule. Morales’ jazz ensemble 

music is published through Belwin Jazz, his concert and orchestral works are published exclusively 

through The FJH Music Company, Inc. and his trumpet and chamber works are self-published through 

MoralesMusic.com. 

Doug Richards – see Conductors 

Chicago area composer James Stephenson’s works have been performed 

by leading American orchestras and hailed by critics as having 

“straightforward, unabashedly beautiful sounds,” and “Stephenson 

deserves to be heard again and again!” (Boston Herald). His music incorporates 

a fresh and energizing sound scape that delights the audience 

while maintaining integrity and worthwhile challenges for the performing 

musicians. This rare combination has rewarded Stephenson with a host 

of ongoing commissions and projects. Last season saw the premieres of 

two new violin concertos performed by the Minnesota Orchestra and the Rhode Island Philharmonic. 

Active in the concert band world, recent premiers at major venues include the 2010 Midwest Clinic 

and the 2011 American Bandmasters Association convention with the U.S. “President’s Own” Marine 

Band. Stephenson is currently enjoying a position of Composer-in-Residence with the Lake Forest 

Symphony. For more information, please visit www.stephensonmusic.com 

Julian Wachner is one of North America’s most exciting and versatile musicians, 

sought after as a conductor, composer, and keyboard artist. Recent 

and upcoming engagements include those with the Lincoln Center Festival, 

(The Blind), BAM Next Wave Festival (Liederabend 2013), Juilliard Opera 

Theatre (2013 Main stage), The Rolling Stones (50th anniversary tour), New 

York City Opera (VOX), Hong Kong Philharmonic, TENET (TENEbrae), Portland 

Baroque (Messiah), and Carnegie Hall (Arvo Pärt Passio). He is Director of 

Music and the Arts, Trinity Wall Street and Music Director of the Grammywinning 

Washington Chorus. He is a former faculty member at MIT, Boston 

University School of Theology and School for the Arts, and McGill University. As a composer he has 

an impressive volume of works to his credit, published exclusively by E.C. Schirmer. His Grammynominated 

album: Israel in Egypt with The Choir of Trinity Wall Street and Trinity Baroque Orchestra 

was recorded under the Musica Omni banner. His other labels include ATMA Classique, Chandos, 

Naxos, Erato, and Dorian. 

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New Works Performers 

Jeremy Brekke was appointed associate professor of trumpet at 

North Dakota State University in 2008 and previously was on the 

faculty at Loyola University in New Orleans. He received a B.S. 

in Music Education from NDSU and a Doctorate of Arts and M.M. 

from the University of Northern Colorado where he studied with 

William Pfund. Dr. Brekke has performed with numerous orchestras 

and jazz ensembles on lead and solo trumpet and frequently 

performs with the NDSU Faculty Brass Quintet. He is an active 

clinician and contributes to the International Trumpet Guild in 

various capacities. 

Slawomir Cichor see Performers/Presenters 

Mark Carson is a freelance performer and educator in the 

Washington, D.C. area specializing in classical and commercial 

performance. Formerly assistant principal percussionistprincipal 

drumset with the United States Air Force Band, 

Washington, DC, Mark has performed with the National 

Symphony, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, National 

Gallery Orchestra, Baltimore Opera Company, Houston Ballet, 

San Francisco Ballet, and New York City Ballet. He is an educational 

artist for Sabian Cymbals, Pearl Drums/Adams Percussion, 

Blackswamp Percussion, and Vic Firth drumsticks. 

Mark has commissioned new works involving percussion and 

various instruments and has given world premier performances 

of more than a dozen works. 

Mark Clodfelter is a versatile performer of international 

acclaim and a Grammy nominated recording artist who was 

recently described by Classical Voice North Carolina as “…a 

stellar world-class trumpeter who’s dazzling playing wowed the 

audience.” As a soloist, Mark has appeared throughout North 

and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. He is principal 

trumpet of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, the Trade Winds 

(Tampa, FL) and a member of Covalence, a duo, with Rebecca 

Wilt, his wife and renowned collaborative pianist. Mark is the 

professor of trumpet at the University of North Carolina at 

Greensboro, having held similar positions at the University of Kentucky and Mars Hill College. For 

more information visit www.markclodfelter.com. 

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Mary Jo Cox received her Master of Music and Doctor of Musical 

Arts degrees in piano performance from the University of 

Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. As a member of the 

Ixopo Duo, she and pianist Franklin Larey were awarded first 

prize in the Graves Duo-Piano Competition and were finalists in 

the prestigious Murray Dranoff International Duo-Piano Competition. 

She currently holds the position of principal keyboardist 

with the Midland Symphony Orchestra and is a frequent collaborative 

pianist for festivals and competitions throughout the 

United States. In addition, Cox is a frequent MTNA adjudicator 

and has served on the faculties of Central Michigan University 

and New England Music Camp. 

A member of the University of Georgia School of Music faculty 

since 2008, Brandon Craswell holds undergraduate and graduate 

degrees in trumpet performance from Indiana University and a 

Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Kentucky. In 

demand as an orchestral musician, Craswell has performed with 

the Atlanta, Charleston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, and Honolulu 

Symphonies, as well as the Santiago (Chile) Philharmonic. Adept 

at both classical and jazz, he has performed throughout the 

United States as well as Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Chile, Italy, 

and Russia. 

Lin Foulk is associate 

professor of music at Western Michigan University, where 

she teaches horn, coaches chamber ensembles, and is a 

member of the Western Brass quintet. She has recently performed 

with Boston Brass, Monarch Brass, and the Fontana 

Chamber. Especially interested in music with horn by female 

composers, she has performed and presented lectures on 

works by women throughout the United States and as a 

guest artist at the 2004 International Horn Symposium in 

Valencia, Spain. She currently serves on the Board of the 

International Women’s Brass Conference. 

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Aaron Hodgson has been praised for his “exquisite musicianship 

and assured composure” (Journal of the International 

Trumpet Guild) and his “outstanding lyrical trumpet playing” 

(Hartford Courant). A prize-winner in Ellsworth Smith and OSM 

Standard Life Competitions, Aaron has been broadcast nationally 

by CBC Radio’s The Signal, and can be heard on Naxos and 

Analekta records as principal trumpet on recordings of Bach’s 

Magnificat, Berlioz’s Symphonic Fantastique and the complete 

symphonies of Beethoven and Brahms. Aaron is the founder 

of the Reveille Trumpet Collective and is on faculty at Western 

University. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Yale University. 

Anthony B. Kirkland is assistant professor of trumpet at Mississippi 

State University, where he teaches applied trumpet and trumpet 

consort. He completed a successful career in The United States Air 

Force Band in Washington, D.C., in 2007. He holds a Bachelor of 

Music Education from Troy University, a Master of Music from Florida 

State University, and a Doctorate in Trumpet Performance from the 

University of Maryland. His teachers include Bryan Goff, Phil Collins, 

Emerson Head, and Chris Gekker. He has published articles and 

reviews in the International Trumpet Guild Journal, Bandworld, and 

The Instrumentalist. 

Douglas Jurs serves as assistant professor of piano and music 

theory at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, 

Georgia. He has performed solo and collaborative concerts 

throughout the United States and Europe and serves as Artistic 

Director of the Blue Horse Music Festival in Woodstock, 

Vermont. His degrees are from the University of Wisconsin, 

Cleveland Institute of Music, and Indiana University Jacobs 

School of Music. 

Clayton Miranda is a Brazilian 

trumpet player involved with music performance and pedagogy. 

He is currently a Master’s student at the University of North 

Dakota where he studies with Dr. Ronnie Ingle. His thesis entitled 

“Two Brazilian Trumpet Concertos with Large Ensemble: A 

Modern Performance Edition of Works by Edmundo Villani-Côrtes 

and Jose Felipe de Carvalho Torres” is calling the attention of 

the international trumpet community, since it is providing a new 

and exciting addition to the trumpet literature. 

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Neil Mueller has performed concerti with the Boston Pops, the 

Eastern Connecticut Symphony, and Fargo-Moorhead Symphony 

Orchestras, the Berkshire Bach Ensemble, and Cleveland’s 

BlueWater Chamber Orchestra. As a freelance musician, he has 

performed with groups such as the Burning River Brass, the 

Bronx Arts Ensemble, the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, and 

the Marlboro Festival Orchestra. Mueller is the assistant professor 

of trumpet at Central Michigan University and previously 

taught at North Dakota State University, Case Western Reserve, 

the University of New Hampshire, and Boston University’s Tanglewood 

Institute. He has also authored three duet books based on solo trumpet literature, published 

by Balquhidder Music. 

Matthew Patnode is associate professor of saxophone at 

North Dakota State University. He holds degrees from SUNY 

Potsdam, the Conservatoire de Bordeaux and Arizona State 

University. Dr. Patnode has performed with the Phoenix 

Symphony and the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony, and has performed 

at the conferences in the U.S., Canada and Scotland. 

He has been awarded the 2012 NDMEA Jazz Educator and 

is an instructor at the International Music Camp. He has 

performed in groups with Ray Charles, Wayne Newton, the 

Temptations, and the Four Tops, and others. He regularly performs 

with the Hard-Bop Saxophone Quartet, Trio Carrefour, 

and Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. 

Marc Reed – See Performers/Presenters 

Raquel Rodriquez is the assistant professor of trumpet at 

Northern Kentucky University. Raquel is a versatile musician 

having appeared as a clinician, soloist, and chamber 

musician throughout the United States and abroad. Raquel 

is the co-editor of the IWBC Newsletter and editor of the 

Trumpet Technology column in the ITG Journal. Raquel has 

been a trumpet/cornet prize winner at NABBA, the US Open 

Brass Band Championships, the National Trumpet Competition, 

and the International Women’s Brass Conference. She 

received her BM and MA degrees from West Texas A&M 

University and DMA degree at the University of North Texas. 

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Amy Schendel currently plays with the Iowa Brass Quintet, 

Contrapunctus Brass Trio, and teaches trumpet at the University of 

Iowa. Recent performances include the premier of Joseph Blaha’s 

French Suite for Brass trio, commissioned by the Contrapunctus 

Brass Trio, at the 2012 International Horn Symposium in Denton, 

Texas. Additional performances include the 2012 International 

Trumpet Guild Conference, 2012 International Women’s Brass 

Conference, and the 2012 Iowa Band Master’s Association Conference. 

Her first solo and chamber music recording, “Full Power,” 

released in 2010 features Abe Lincoln’s Song Book, written by Douglas Hill for the Contrapunctus Trio 

with narration. www.brasstrio.com. 

Dr. Todd Schendel’s performance experience includes Wisconsin 

Chamber Orchestra, Spoleto Festival Orchestra U.S.A., 

Contrapunctus Brass Trio, and playing extra and substitute 

for the National Repertory Orchestra, Madison Symphony, 

Orchestra Iowa, Quad Cities Symphony, and the Minnesota 

Orchestra. As soloist, Schendel has performed throughout the 

country including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, 

Texas, Michigan, California, and also in Germany. His performances 

with Contrapunctus Brass Trio include the Iowa Band 

Masters Association, International Women’s Brass Conference, 

International Horn Conference, and International Trumpet Guild Conference. The trio has recently 

collaborated with composers Joseph Blaha, Wayne Lu, and Douglas Hill. 

Britton Theurer is professor of music at East Carolina 

University where he teaches applied trumpet, coaches 

chamber music, and performs with the East Carolina 

Brass Quintet and the New Music Camerata. A performer, 

composer, and commissioner of new works for brass, Theurer 

has three compact discs, including a solo recording, 

“Fantasia” (Capstone Records); a recording of his composition 

“Hankyu Express” as soloist with Seattle Symphony, 

Gerard Schwarz, conducting (MMC); and a 2008 release, 

“Americantus,” by Meridian Arts Ensemble of his music for 

chamber brass (8bells). Balquhidder, Spring Tree Enterprises, 

and Brass Press (BIM) have published his music. 

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Prelude Ensembles 

The Alabama Trumpet Guild Ensemble 

Members: Joseph Ardovino, University of Montevallo; Mark DeGoti, Auburn University; Michael Huff, 

Troy University; Eric Yates, University of Alabama; James Zingara, University of Alabama at 

Birmingham 

Central Michigan University 

Neill Mueller, director 

Members: Brandon Bowker, Jacob Lubbers, 

Jonathan Moss, Jon Ragon, James Sebring, 

Jared Sessink, Kyle Tomisch 

Central Washington University 

John Harbaugh, director 

Members: Tristan Hurd, David Hinckley, 

Sarah Martinson, Skyler Floe, 

Chelsea Blackburn, Robbie Rutherford, 

Braden Waddell, Brian Bull, Darin Grief, and 

Pavel Spichak 

Eastern Tennessee State University 

David Champouillon, director 

Members: Matthew Childers, Ruben Grigsby, 

Brandon Linkous, Justin Pearce, Tyler Robins, 

Ethan Tate, Dr. George Winton, Doug Zimmerman 

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Conservatorio Superiode Música de Canarias / Profesional de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 

Sebastián Gil, director 

Sebastián Gil, Rubén Pérez, Francisco Perara, Gabriel Cerpa, Isidro Suárez 

Escola Superior de Musica e Artes do 

Espectaculo 

Kevin Gerard Wauldron, director 

Members: Carlos Leite, Ivo Silva, Joana Bento, 

Joao Sousa, Leonardo Costa, Maria Helena 

Vieira, Rui Vidal, Sabrina Leal, Sergio Pereira, 

Tiago Rebelo 


Marc Reese, director 

Members: Brian Garcia, Ricardo Chinchilla, 

Timothy Nemzin, Mark Poljak, Peter Smith, 

Marianela Cordoba, Kevin Karabell 

Mahidol University 

Joseph Bowman, director 

Members: Nonthawant Cheiwphimolporn, Arnon Hosakulsuwan, 

Kueakool Jaisom, Alongkorn Laosaichuea, 

Katayut Phaphong, Lalitta Pheanwirattanachai, 

Wannachat Sripan, Nutteraya Wibuloutai 

North Dakota State University 

Jeremy Brekke, director 

Members: Andrew Bergan, Amy Schaaf, Jake Olse, Eric Itzin, Logan Tretter, Taylor Pearson, Elias 

Youngblom, Logan Reed, Andrew Hilde, John Schreier, Ryan Barry 

Northeastern Illinois University 

Members: Robert Alonzo, Enrique Escamilla, Robert Luther, Victor Muenzer, Katie Samayoa, Gregory 

Strauss, Mark Toliusis 

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Oklahoma State University 

Ryan Gardner, director 

Members: Cleon Chai, Nick Doutrich, 

Josh Funderburk, Brady Hollon, Aaron 

Jesen, James Marwitz, Tyler Murray, 

Natalie Upton 

Pittsburg State University 

Todd Hastings, director 

Members: Matt Carter, Zach Hatcher, 

Kelsey DeVore, Tom Lawlork, Dalton Williams, 

Wyatt Smith 

Southwestern Oklahoma State University 

Richard Turk, director 

Members: Anthony Bertolozzi, Brittany Carter, Jakub Chermack, Mikela Connella, Austin Hardman, 

Joaquin Martinez, James Mayorga, Ryan Meek, Sandra Pratt, Tommy Smith 

Temple University Trumpet Ensemble 

Eric Schweingruber, director 

Members: Gabrielle Kieffer, William Koehler, Jesse Morvan, 

Jake Rondinaro, Johnathan Shaw, Najib Wong 

Texas Christian University 

Jon Burgess, director 

Members: Tylar Epps, Chris Jeter, Elliot Johnston, 

Jesse Rajabi, Jon Skoruppa, Ethan Streeter, 

Chase Teague, Colt Worley 

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Trumpet Mates Gang 

João Vilão, director 

Members: Adriano Franco, Daniel Tapadinhas, 

João Pereira, João Vilão, Nuno Silva, 

Pedro Silva, Ricardo Pimentel, Tiago Rocha 

Drummer/Conductor: Rui Lúcio 

University of Central Missouri 

Alan Wenger, director 

Members: Josh Anderson, 

Greg Blakemore, Michael Cervantes, 

Matthew Cook, Mark Fangman, 

Collin Lappert, Josh McCoy, 

Jacquelyn Miller, Evan Schroeder, 

John Starr 

University of Louisville 

Ansyn Banks and Michael Tunnel, codirectors 

Members: Seth Burkhardt, Nick DeJarlais, 

Erika Howard, David Jaffe, Nick Kaiser, 

Kristian Kemker, Sam Loomis, Clay Parler, 

Trevor Webb, Don Wood, Jon Wysong 

University of Miami (Ohio) 

James Olcott, director 

Members: Kathleen George, 

Tyler Graves, Ian Harrah, Sarah Prunty, 

Dylan Rhonemus, Janell Roeper, 

Nicholas Shirley, Ryan Steward, 

Ian Sugerman, Hayley Vivian, 

Jacob Walker, Elise Ware, 

Katherine Wicker 

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University of North Texas Alumni Ensemble 

Iskander Akhmadullin, Jennifer Dearden, Jason Dovel, Mark Fenderson, Scott Meredith, 

Oscar Passley, Geoff Tiller, Brian Walker, Larry Wells 

Virginia Commonwealth University 

Rex Richardson, director 

Members: Marcus Grant, Victor Haskins, 

Brandon Hess, Josh Murrell, Heidi Rechin, 

Jackson Shurlds, Olivia Sturgill, Ryan Teunis 

Wayne State University 

Mark V. Flegg and Wendy Matthews, directors 

Members: Jeremy Behrendt, Kevin Czarnik, 

Tyler Fritsch, Shane Lawrence, 

Nicholas LeVeck, Greg Martinez, Ionatan Pop, 

Mark Tellier 

Western Michigan University 

Stephen Jones, director 

Members: Bonni Beebe, Sean Corbitt, 

Mitchell Curry, Paul Hardaker, Nathaniel Patty, 

Adam Phillips, Adam Stowe. 

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