Cathy Leach, former Professor of Trumpet at University of Tennessee Knoxville and Principal Trumpet of the Knoxville Symphony, describes her growth as a young musician and how that has informed who she is as a teacher and performer.
Cathy Leach: “An Eagerness to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone Is Very Important for Growth” Open »
2022 marks Alex Norris’ 30th year on the scene in NYC. In this interview, he talks to Arthur Zanin about what motivated him to develop his latest album, “Fleet From the Heat” (SteepleChase, 2021), and what’s hidden in each piece on it.
Alex Norris — “Fleet From the Heat” (SteepleChase, 2021) Open »
In this interview, Alex Norris talks about his career playing with some of the top ensembles and artists in the music scene, his new album and gives some advice for young musicians beginning their careers.
Alex Norris: “Be Good, Be Professional, Be Nice” Open »
Alison Balsom discusses the repertoire selections for her new album, her close partnership with Simon Wright while arranging Gershwin, equipment, the meaning of Ives’s “Unanswered Question,” and her homage to Miles Davis.
Alison Balsom — “Quiet City” (Warner Classics, 2022) Open »
In this interview, Alison Balsom discusses her career, inspirations, the Balsom Ensemble, her passion for period instruments and the new five-album deal with Warner.
Dr Ryan Gardner is the Associate Professor of Trumpet at UC Boulder. In this interview, he talks about his career and the recent successes of his students at the National Trumpet Competition. Dr Gardner’s students have won every collegiate division at the National Trumpet Competition, including the Undergraduate Solo Division — 2017, 2018, 2021 — the Graduate Solo Division in 2016, the Military Band Excerpt Competition in 2022 and the Ensemble Division seven times — 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022 (small ensemble) and 2022 (large ensemble) in addition to placing a total of 19 times during this span. They have also won top prizes in the International Trumpet Guild competitions, Music Teachers National Association competitions, and International Women’s Brass Conference competitions, among others. They are employed in orchestras, premiere military bands, and teaching positions across the country.
Matthias Höfs talks to Trumpet Magazine about the inspiring project he carried out with his students during the Covid lockdown: the album Festive Trumpets for Christmas, released on Berlin Classics.
Matthias Höfs — “Festive Trumpets for Christmas” (Berlin Classics, 2011) Open »
The legendary trumpet player Matthias Höfs discusses exciting topics such as the German Brass, rehearsing with a group, playing on the piccolo, brass arrangements, teaching… This interview is a must for all of us who love the iconic German sound.
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary talks to Trumpet Magazine about her latest release: “Piazzolla Stories” on Warner Classics. Listen to it here!
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary — “Piazzolla Stories” (Warner Classics, 2021) Open »
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary has had an exciting and rewarding career as one of the youngest female trumpet players in the world. She discusses her early background in music, her love of both classical and jazz genres, her new album, her inspirations, and advice for young players.
Lucienne Renaudin-Vary: “Follow Your Instinct. Just Enjoy What You Do and Be Yourself” Open »
