Traveling With Trumpets

Hello, all,

Well, when things happen, they happen fast! First off, a big thanks to everyone who came out to last week’s recital at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. It was a great crowd and I was thrilled to see so many new faces. I was especially thankful that so many of you came up to say hello afterwards–surely that was one of the warmest audiences I have ever encountered, and I’m much gratified to learn that so many of you enjoyed yourselves that evening. Look for pictures on the Media page sometime next week–I’ll have to be on my own computer to post them, and that won’t happen just yet….

What? Whose computer am I using? In fact, I have returned safely home only to leave again, this time for the lecture/demonstration in Chattanooga. I’m looking forward to seeing those of you from my second home-away-from-home tomorrow night! (See the calendar for further information–I have even managed to borrow a few special instruments for the occasion!)

Beyond that, things are beginning to start picking up in preparation for my September 12 DMA recital. This is another one that falls into the category of too-many-logistics-for-its-own-good, and I’ve been in touch with my pianist, the music rental company, the conductor for the Jolivet concerto, and several others since returning from Dallas. On top of that I have a few additional events still developing, and the beginnings of a new composition waiting in my inbox….it has finished printing now, so I’m off to practice it. :)

Many thanks to everyone for your support, and stay in touch!

All the best,
-Brittany :)

Hello, all,

For a summer that looked blissfully (and sometimes agonizingly) empty when it started, this one certainly has picked up speed! We’re now one week away from the 2010 summer recital (see the calendar for details) and two weeks away from the St. Elmo Presbyterian Arts Series Lecture (again, see calendar), both of which mark a departure from my typical evening fare. Rather than an evening of contemporary music, this year’s recital is full of standards, featuring the Haydn concerto, the Tartini concerto on piccolo trumpet, and J.B. Arban’s famous “Carnival of Venice.” The lecture is a look at the trumpet in its historical context from biblical times through the present, and gives me some early practice before the lecture recital that will ultimately round out my DMA.

Speaking of the DMA, keep September 12 on your calendars as this year’s doctoral recital. Keep the first Thursday in November free, too….just in case. :)

There is one point of contention that I want to address here: some of you might be thinking, “Brittany, why don’t you publicize more events on the Traveling With Trumpets calendar?” The simple answer is that I don’t like to advertise the dates that I’ll be out of town, in case anyone around here might want to turn that information to advantage. However, I do try to send out advance publicity to the city where I’ll be performing. (I’ll grant that I have an outstanding watchdog who stays at home when I’m away, but I prefer to be safe rather than sorry.) If ever you would like detailed information about upcoming events in your area, or if you wish to be added to my e-mail list for a particular city, send me an e-mail with the subject heading “Add me to the [NAME OF CITY] list” and I will gladly keep you in the loop!

Thanks to all for reading and for listening, and stay in the shade!

All the best,
-Brittany :)