Westminster College PA Trumpet Studio

02/05/2025

We are excited to announce that Brass Day will occur on Saturday, March 1st. Dr. Kayla Solomon, Trumpet will be joining us as our featured guest artist. The event is open to the public and free. Register with the link below!

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12/14/2024

Congratulations to Bella on her senior capstone recital performance! Well done!

12/11/2024

It has been a fun semester within the Westminster College trumpet studio. As we wrapped up the fall 2024 semester, new professor JaKobe Henry performed as a soloist with the symphony orchestra and Dalton Stoops performed his senior recital. Bravo to both. This Friday, Bella Dienes will perform her recital in Wallace Memorial chapel too! We hope to see you there!

11/09/2024

Last night was the first wind ensemble concert of the year and also the first concert of new director of bands, Aaron Himes. The ensemble sounded wonderful! Congratulations to all!

09/27/2024

Great job by the trumpet ensemble, jazz ensemble and Ceol na Teud at their concert last night at the New Wilmington Borough Amphitheater!

09/25/2024

It has been a great beginning of the 2024-2025 academic year! In addition to returning students, we welcomed new students and Professor JaKobe Henry to the trumpet studio. Come to New Wilmington Borough Park Thursday, 9/26 at 6:30pm, to hear the trumpet ensemble and jazz ensemble, under the direction of Prof. Henry!

05/29/2024

Congratulations to the trumpet ensemble for their performance at the International Trumpet Guild conference this evening! They played Mike Everhart’s arrangement of Alfred Reed’s El Camino Real to open for Boston Brass at the opening night evening recital. Bravo to all!

05/19/2024

Five members of the trumpet studio are enjoying their time on tour of Scotland with the Westminster College Choirs. Dr. Winfield and Mike hiked to the top of the Knock of Crieff to get in a picturesque warm up.

05/12/2024

Congratulations to these Westminster College trumpet studio graduates! We’re so proud of everything they have accomplished and look forward to all they’ll continue to do.
- Hunter Hoag will be continuing his education at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA as he works towards a masters in music therapy.
- Charlie Lisella will be entering into the teaching profession.
- Madison Mueller-Howell will be continuing her education at Illinois State University as she works towards a masters in trumpet performance. She received the trumpet studio graduate assistantship and will be working with Dr. Anne McNamara.
- Cameron Stahl will be entering into the teaching profession.

05/10/2024

Last weekend’s gala concert was one for the ages! Congratulations to everyone on an amazing concert! The symphonic band, wind ensemble, and alumni wind ensemble all played with emotion and passion. Dr. Greig, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for your leadership, devotion, and musicality.

05/06/2024

Join us in Butler tomorrow, Tuesday, May 7th, at 7:30pm for our final fundraising recital before our trip to California! We’ll be performing at First English Lutheran Church at 241 N Main St, in Butler.

04/23/2024

The trumpet ensemble is proud to announce that they have been selected to perform at the 2024 International Trumpet Guild conference next month in Anaheim, CA! We would love to have your support as we work to fund this trip! You can help in many ways including attending one of our two recitals! See details for the recitals in the image. For more info, contact Dr. Winfield.