Trumpet

B&S Donates Trumpet at Band of Angels Heart Strings Gala

A new B&S 3137 Challenger I trumpet was presented to Morgan Cravens at the Band of Angels 4th Annual Heart Strings Gala.

Brass: Kanstul Model 1410 C/BH Trumpet

Until now no one has been able to make a C/BH trumpet that plays well, in tune, in both keys. Kanstul Musical Instruments USA has mastered the problem.

Sean Jones Named Berklee Brass Chair

Trumpeter Sean Jones Named Chair of Berklee College of Music’s Brass Department

Berklee College of Music has named noted trumpeter Sean Jones chair of the college’s Brass Department. Jones will build on the legacy of the department and ensure that graduates have the skills to thrive in a music industry that is ever-changing. He succeeds trombonist Tom Plsek, who served as chair for 25 years. Jones is an internationally acclaimed composer and trumpeter who just released his seventh album as a leader, im•pro•vise = never before seen, on Mack Avenue Records.

“Sean Jones brings an amazing portfolio to Berklee – performances at the highest level with the greatest musicians of his and prior generations, successful teaching experience, personal commitment and integrity as an artist, and a desire to help foster future great contemporary musicians,” said Berklee president Roger H. Brown.  “We are very excited to welcome Sean to our musical family.”