The 5th annual Grand Valley State University International Trumpet Seminar brings some of the most outstanding trumpet artists to perform and instruct students from middle school age through adult, with a full week of performances on the Allendale Campus, also open to the public.
The seminar kicks off July 19, with a collage concert from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center. Featured performers include Artistic Director Richard Stoelzel and faculty members Kevin Maloney, Jean Moorehead Libs, Paul Mueller and collaborative pianist Rebecca Wilt with special appearances by trumpet greats Rex Richardson and Vince DiMartino. Admission is free for this performance; others have a nominal admission charge.
The full week includes the following performances:
7/20 Monday7:30-9:30 p.m.
Rex Richardson, Vince DiMartino with the Kurt Ellenberger Trio, Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center. Admission $10 at the door. read more
7/21 Tuesday
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Matthias Kamps and Rich Stoelzel , Cook-DeWitt Center. Admission $5 at the door. read more
7/22 Wednesday
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Zhonghui Dai, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano, Cook-DeWitt Center. Admission $5 at the door. read more
7/23 Thursday
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Mark Clodfelter, trumpet, and Rebecca Wilt, piano . Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center. Admission $5 at the door. read more
7/24 Friday
7:30 -9:30 p.m.
Drum and Brass, Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center. Admission $5 at the door. read more
7/25 Saturday
8-10 p.m.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE by Allen Vizzutti, Rex Richardson, Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center. Admission $12 at the door. read more
7/26 Sunday
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Closing Concert, Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center. Free admission.(Featuring participants from around the world, who have come to Grand Valley for an intense week-long study. read more
For more information, please call (616) 331-3484, or visit www.gvsutrumpets.org/seminar.
