NCTrumpeter

Tuesday May 6, 2008

Hi, my name is John and I have played the trumpet pretty regularly (with a few interruptions) over the past 40 years.

I am 49 years old and am an instructor at a small college here in North Carolina.

My current trumpet is a used F. Schmidt model that I purchased just after Christmas (2007). Prior to that I played a Getzen Eterna Severinsen model trumpet since I was in the 9th grade. The valves began to stick and, after 2 unsuccessful (and expensive) repair attempts, I purchased the F. Schmidt horn, which has worked out very well for me.

I use a Bach 1-1/2 C mouthpiece.

I am an amateur player. I play occasionally with the Praise Band at my church and I played 2nd Trumpet in the Raleigh (N.C.) Symphony Orchestra (a Community Orchestra) for awhile last Spring. Scheduling conflicts have prevented me from playing with that group this year.

I get together with a buddy of mine and practice trumpet duets about once a week. (Vizzutti Duets, Jazz Duets, Baroque Duets, etc.)

For my personal practice (about 30 minutes a day, 5-6 days per week), I typically work out of Clarke's Technical Studies, The Charlier Etude Book, and an assortment of technical, etude, and sacred solo books that I have purchased over the years.

My focus in the past few months has been on practicing some trumpet works by a composer named Dr. Lauren Bernofsky. She recently (just about 1 month ago!) completed an unaccompanied trumpet solo called "Fantasia for Solo Trumpet" that I commissioned.

Also, she has composed an excellent Trumpet Concerto and another solo piece entitled "Saltarello". You can get information on the trumpet concerto and the "Saltarello" at her website: www.laurenbernofsky.com.

I'd be happy to share copies of the "Fantasia" piece with any TrumpetMaster colleagues who contact me via e-mail (jwcwjc@yahoo.com). You could also contact Dr. Bernofsky for a copy via her website.

I have been a HUGE fan of Doc Severinsen since about 1973. I have had the privilege of attending at least 8 of his concerts between 1973 and 2001. Other favorites of mine are: Maynard Ferguson, Allen Vizzutti, and Wynton Marsalis.

I have a busy work schedule but enjoy playing (and talking about!) the trumpet when I can. Other hobbies are: woodworking, astronomy, and radio.

I am looking forward to corresponding with other trumpet players and am especially looking forward to learning more about trumpet playing!

John
NCTrumpeter

oldlips48

John,

Let's get to the important stuff: Are you a Blue Devil or a Tarheel?

Steve

NCTrumpeter

I'd have to go with TarHeel on that one!

Which one are you?

John

oldlips48

Go 'Heels!!!!

Welcome aboard, John.

Steve

NCTrumpeter

Thanks Steve!

John

administrator

Hi John! Welcome to the TM