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University of Missouri-Kansas City Hosts Trumpet Festival
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- Published: Friday, 13 March 2026 23:52
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) hosted its inaugural UMKC Trumpet Festival on February 28, 2026. The event drew students, educators, professionals, and community members from the Kansas City region and five surrounding states for a full day of masterclasses and performances.
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2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Announced
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- Published: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 18:24
Yamaha has announced the 13 winners of the 2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition. The competition is designed to acknowledge and reward exceptional young musicians studying in the United States and excelling in classical, jazz, and contemporary music genres.
Musicians skilled in brass, wind, string, percussion, and piano were invited to submit a video audition along with supporting materials. A panel of Yamaha Artists, experts, and national celebrity musicians evaluated each submission to determine this year's distinguished winners. This year, trumpet player Nicholas Peterson-Hunt (Rice University) was selected as a YYPA Winner and trumpet players Jade Park (The Juilliard School) and Luke Young (Berklee College of Music) were given YYPA Honorable Mentions.
To learn more about the Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program and the winners, visit yamaha.io/YYPA2026.
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music Hosts Fifth Annual Trumpet Day
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- Published: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 22:02
The Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music (CMPR) held its fifth annual Trumpet Day on February 25, 2026, bringing together more than 85 trumpet players from across the country for a full day of masterclasses, performances, and community engagement.
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James Vaughen Appointed Principal Trumpet of The Philadelphia Orchestra
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- Published: Saturday, 07 March 2026 20:42
James Vaughen will be joining the Philadelphia Orchestra as principal trumpet in the fall of 2026 and currently is the principal trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra.
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