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Updated ITG Journal Submission Guidelines Available

Details: Published: Monday, 23 March 2026 21:10

The new International Trumpet Guild Journal Submission Guidelines are now available on the ITG website at this link. A brief overview video is also available.

March Young Artist Winner - Hudson Yeager

Details: Published: Thursday, 19 March 2026 08:41

This issue’s featured Young Artist Award recipient is seventeen-year-old trumpeter Hudson Yeager, a junior at Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Alabama. Hudson’s musical journey began in sixth grade, continuing a family tradition of trumpet playing that spans multiple generations, including his mother, aunt, and grandmother, who were all trumpet players. Growing up in a musically active household, he was surrounded by encouragement and support, which helped nurture his love for music from an early age.

University of Missouri-Kansas City Hosts Trumpet Festival

Details: 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.

2026 Yamaha Young Performing Artists Announced

Details: 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.