What an unforgettable day of trumpet excellence! Our Higher Faster Louder Trumpet Day was a huge success, bringing together students, educators, professionals, and enthusiasts from across the community for a full day of music-making, inspiration, and learning.We were thrilled to welcome such a strong turnout, and the energy in the room was electrifying from start to finish. Highlights of the day included:
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Masterclasses & Presentations from our outstanding local professors and musicians. Fort Worth Symphony’s Principal Trumpet Kyle Sherman shared invaluable insights on All-State etudes and fundamentals, while McKenna Hill guided players through essential concepts to strengthen their foundation. -
Performance Wisdom from Brian Walker, who gave a powerful session on audition preparation and the expectations students face in both academic and professional settings. His talk was full of practical advice on how to approach competitions, auditions, and performance opportunities with clarity and confidence. Being asked to play a section again or with a different style is a good thing! -
Trumpet Optimization with Wayne Tanabe, who presented eye-opening strategies for unlocking the full potential of your instrument. From mouthpiece clocking to understanding the negative effects of valve guards and other attachments that dampen vibration, Wayne also touched on simple but often overlooked details like water key corks, all of which can make a remarkable difference in your sound and playability. -
Live Performances from our guest artists, showcasing artistry across a wide range of styles and reminding us just how versatile the trumpet can be.
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Roundtable Q&A, where attendees had the rare chance to ask questions directly to some of the best in the business. While most trumpet players can amass a collection of mouthpieces over the years, some a definite yes or no but many in-between, McKenna surprisingly has only played on one mouthpiece during her career! -
Instrument Petting Zoo, always a crowd favorite, where players of all levels explored a wide variety of trumpets, mouthpieces, and accessories. A huge thank you to Yamaha and Conn-Selmer for generously providing instruments for this experience!
The celebration doesn’t have to stop there, continue the fun at our shop! Our inventory is fully stocked with the latest Yamaha Artist and Custom Series and Bach Stradivarius 180 and 190 Series. Plus a fantastic selection of pre-owned trumpets at great prices, including models from Taylor, Bach, Eastman, and Getzen.
Visit us at 137 Hill Street, Keller, TX 76248, where we also offer one-on-one instrument appointments with our trained team of specialists. Whether you’re searching for your first professional horn or your next upgrade, we’ll help find the trumpet that’s right for YOU.
Visit us at 137 Hill Street, Keller, TX 76248, where we also offer one-on-one instrument appointments with our trained team of specialists. Whether you’re searching for your first professional horn or your next upgrade, we’ll help find the trumpet that’s right for YOU.
We are deeply grateful to our guest artists, vendors, and everyone who participated in making this day so special. The passion, curiosity, and dedication of our attendees made it clear that the future of trumpet playing is brighter than ever.Until next time: Keep playing Higher • Faster • Louder! 