Brief History: This all began
with the organization of the Atlanta
Youth Trumpet Ensemble in February
2004. The current Atlanta Trumpet
Ensemble and Festival was inspired
by the visit of the youth trumpet
ensemble to the Western Carolina
University Trumpet Festival.
The members of the Atlanta Trumpet
Ensemble consists of collegiate and
high school trumpeters from around
the metro-Atlanta area. The trumpet
ensemble rehearses weekly for two
hours and cover all genres of music
from baroque, latin/jazz, romantic
and classical. The ensemble has
performed in venues all over
Atlanta, Savannah and North
Carolina. The summer of 2007 will
mark a series of performances at the
Great American Brass Band Festival
in Kentucky.
November
6th, 2004 marked our first annual
Atlanta Trumpet Festival at Emory
University. Over 100 participants
from Georgia, Florida and Alabama
attended the full day trumpet
clinic. We remain in full residence
at Emory University and have
expanded our festival to a full day
and a half to include an artists
recital, additional ensemble
rehearsals and a festival recital to
conclude the festivities.
What Makes This Your Festival:
Our philosophy is simple: Attend
with a trumpet in one hand and a
notebook in the other. This
festival is a hands-on educational
experience for the youngest middle
school student to our oldest
"mature" adult participant. We
invite the world's best
artists to
hold clinics on various aspects of
trumpet topics that are relevant to
every participant. In between
sessions, everyone is placed in
their respective age group ensembles
and play together. We do not have
auditions to assess one's ability.
We create a non-competitive
environment by allowing the
participants pick which parts they
want to play. No pressure, but tons
of fun!
"I had a wonderful time at your trumpet
fest!!! I am planning on attending
next year and am also planning on
inviting some of my fellow trumpet
players. The clinics were amazing as
were the concerts!! I really enjoyed the
clinicians and the
experience was truly fantastic. Thank
you so much for hosting this event and I
look forward to next year!"
more
testimonials
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Frequently Asked
Questions
-
What should I
expect as a participant in the
Atlanta Trumpet Festival?
A fun filled weekend of learning
and fun in master classes and
trumpet ensemble rehearsals with
people from all walks of life
enjoying this opportunity.
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Can my family come to the
festival concert in the evening?
Yes, of course they can, the
more the merrier!
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Do I need to bring a change
of clothes for the concert in
the evening?
No, this is a very informal
concert and there is no need to
change from the clothes you wear
during the day.
-
I am concerned
about the safety of my child at
such a public event. What
measures do you enforce for
his/her safety?
We have volunteers that keep a
close eye on every
participant. Your children's
safety and comfort will be our
first priority. Please be aware
that your child will be quite
busy during the day and we take
extra measures to patrol the
building.
-
I have another
obligation during the festival.
Would I be able to leave the
festival and then come back
later?
Certainly. When you register,
please make a staff member aware
that you will be leaving. You
will have an all access pass, so
you are welcome to come and go
at your pleasure.
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Will a recording of the
concert be available?
Yes, we will have a professional
recording done and you can
pre-order a copy when you send
in your payment or any time
during/after the festival.
-
Is it necessary to
participate in the trumpet
ensembles?
No, but they are open to
everyone and, no matter what
your skill level on the horn,
you should be able to join in
the fun. There is no audition
required and you will be able to
pick the parts you wish to play.
-
Can I register and pay at the
festival?
Yes. but ATE cannot guarantee a
festival t-shirt or meals for
you unless you pay before the
festival date.
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Is the cost the same if I
register and pay at the door?
Yes.
-
If I register on the day of
the festival will I still be
able to get a shirt?
Yes, but it may have to be
mailed to you.
-
What
solutions do you have for
participants that live far away
from Emory University?
Click Here
for a list of recommended
hotels. Feel free to contact ATE
for possible placement in a host
home (student participants
only).
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Is there a charge for
parking?
The Fishburne Parking Deck is
free and open to the public on
weekends and after 5:00 p.m. on
weekdays. Temporary parking to
purchase tickets at the box
office during regular weekday
hours (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
may be available in the first
entrance (marked "Visitor
Parking"), which is free for the
first 30 minutes.
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What does the
registration fee cover?
2 meals, clinician/conductor
fees, t-shirt, master classes,
and handouts.
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I have not
played in 10 years. Should I be
embarrassed to participate?
Certainly not! We have an adult
ensemble that you would feel
comfortable in.
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My son/daughter is a middle
school trumpet player and wants
to attend. I haven’t played in
10 years, but would like to come
too. Is there a charge for me if
I just sit and watch?
Yes, but bring your horn and
play in the adult trumpet
ensemble, you can join in the
fun too!
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Facilities
and Directions
The 2011
Atlanta Trumpet Festival will be in
full residence at the
Schwartz Center for the Performing
Arts on the
Emory University campus. For distant
participants, view a list of
recommended hotels
near the Emory University campus. To
download a
printable map,
you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to
view these files. It's free, and you
may download it
here.
Directions To Campus
From Downtown
Atlanta and Hartsfield International
Airport:
Take Interstate 85 North to
Clairmont Road (exit #91). Proceed
south on Clairmont Road about four
miles to North Decatur Road. Turn
right and follow North Decatur Road
to campus. From N. Decatur Rd, turn
onto Dowman Drive, which is at the
main Emory gates at the roundabout. Take your first right
onto Fishburne Drive. Proceed one
block, and Fishburne Parking deck
will be on your right. Enter at the
first entrance during weekdays or
the second entrance during weekends
or evenings. The Schwartz Center is
located next door to Fishburne
Parking Deck on Fishburne Drive.
From Interstate
285:
From any direction, exit I-285 at
SR410/ Stone Mountain Freeway (exit
#39A) and go west, toward Decatur.
Move into the left two lanes, where
the sign reads "To Lawrenceville
Highway-Decatur." Proceed about two
miles to North Decatur Road. Turn
right on North Decatur Road to
campus. From N. Decatur Rd, turn
onto Dowman Drive, which is at the
main Emory gates at the roundabout. Take your first right
onto Fishburne Drive. Proceed one
block, and Fishburne Parking deck
will be on your right. Enter at the
first entrance during weekdays or
the second entrance during weekends
or evenings. The Schwartz Center is
located next door to Fishburne
Parking Deck on Fishburne Drive.
From Interstate
75:
Whether coming from north or south,
look for the junction of I-75 and
I-85 on the north side of downtown.
Take I-85 North to Clairmont Road
(exit #91). Proceed south on
Clairmont Road about four miles to
North Decatur Road. Turn right on
North Decatur Road to campus. From
N. Decatur Rd, turn onto Dowman
Drive, which is at the main Emory
gates at the roundabout.
Take your first right onto Fishburne
Drive. Proceed one block, and
Fishburne Parking deck will be on
your right. Enter at the first
entrance during weekdays or the
second entrance during weekends or
evenings. The Schwartz Center is
located next door to Fishburne
Parking Deck on Fishburne Drive.
From Interstate
20:
Exit I-20 at Moreland Avenue North
(exit #60) just east of downtown.
Proceed north on Moreland Avenue
approximately four miles to North
Decatur Road. (Note that at the
intersection of Moreland and Ponce
de Leon, the street name changes
from Moreland to Briarcliff Road.)
Turn right on North Decatur Road to
campus. From N. Decatur Rd, turn
onto Dowman Drive, which is at the
main Emory gates at the roundabout. Take your first right
onto Fishburne Drive. Proceed one
block, and Fishburne Parking deck
will be on your right. Enter at the
first entrance during weekdays or
the second entrance during weekends
or evenings. The Schwartz Center is
located next door to Fishburne
Parking Deck on Fishburne Drive.
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2011 Schedule
tentative
Saturday - November 5,
2011:
8:00–8:45:
Late registration, announcements and
introduction of the Artists and
Conductors
9:00–9:30: Clinic (Emerson
Hall)
9:45–12:00: Trumpet
Ensemble Rehearsals
12:15–1:30: Lunch/Vendors (the
DUC)
1:45–3:00: Clinic (Emerson
Hall)
3:15–4:45: Trumpet Ensemble
Rehearsals
5:00–6:15: Clinic (Emerson
Hall)
6:30–7:45: Dinner/Vendors (the
DUC)
8:00: Artists’ Recital (Emerson
Hall)
Sunday - November 6, 2011:
1:00-3:30: Final
Trumpet Ensemble rehearsals
4:00: Festival
Recital
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