About

About Tromba Mundi

Founded in 2008 for the sole purpose of the exploration, promotion and performance of new works for trumpet ensemble,Tromba Mundi has recorded several world premiere compositions and continues to commission new music for the genre. Tromba Mundi is dedicated to drawing the attention of students, professionals and brass music aficionados to the thrilling sounds of the trumpet ensemble!

Each member of the ensemble is a professional performer and pedagogue from various universities across the United States. Members have performed frequently with ensembles such as the Cincinnati Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Summit Brass, New Mexico Philharmonic, and Brevard Orchestra, as well as various jazz ensembles, chamber ensembles, and commercial recording work. Several Tromba Mundi members also have critically acclaimed solo recordings.

Tromba Mundi released their debut CD, Music for Trumpet Ensemble, in 2008 which features seven premiere recordings as well as works the from standard competition repertoire.

MEMBERS:

*Tromba Mundi bids a fond farewell to good friend and amazing trumpeter, James Ackley. A founding member of TM, Jim

was a driving force behind the artistic vision of the group.

Tromba Mundi wishes him the best in his future endeavours.

Thanks for everything, Jim!

Bryan Appleby-Wineberg, Associate Professor of Trumpet and Brass at Rowan University (NJ) and principal trumpet of Bay-Atlantic Symphony and Principal Cornet/Assistant Conductor of the two- time National Champion Atlantic Brass Band.

Scott Belck, Associate Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Studies at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (OH). Performs with the Capital Brass, the UpBeat Brass, and has recorded with the Cincinnati Pops, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band. Yamaha Performing Artist.

Jean-Christophe Dobrzelewski, Associate Professor of Trumpet at West Chester University (PA), international soloist and recording artist, "Prix de Trompette" award winner from the Conservatoire de Musique de Rueil-Malmaison. Clinician and Yamaha Performing Artist.

John Marchiando, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of New Mexico, Principal Trumpet of the New Mexico Philharmonic and member of Summit Brass. Clinician and Performing Artist for Shires Custom Trumpets.

William Stowman, Professor of Trumpet, Department Chair, Messiah College (PA) and Principal Trumpet of the Harrisburg Opera Orchestra and Keystone Wind Ensemble. Clinician and Performing Artist for Edwards Trumpets.

Joey Tartell, Associate Professor of Trumpet at Indiana University (Bloomington) and lead trumpet for the Smithsonian Masterworks Jazz Orchestra. Has toured and recorded with Maynard Ferguson, the Woody Herman Orchestra and the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors. Clinician and endorsed by B&S trumpets.

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