Peabody Concerts Ever since I was accepted into the graduate program at Peabody, I have been patiently waiting (and hoping) to play under the baton of the great Marin Alsop, principal guest conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra and former conductor of the Baltimore Symphony. This month, I finally get that chance as she returns to conduct the Peabody Symphony Orchestra. Peabody large ensembles are on tour in the Baltimore area this fall as renovations continue on our main concert hall, but...

The Art of Baroque Trumpet Having studied Baroque trumpet since the beginning of this school year with international soloist Josh Cohen, I will finally be making my public debut on the instrument! I have been infatuated with the Baroque style for most of my career, so it is very satisfying to play on a modern recreation of the trumpet used in this era. Baltimore Baroque Band - G.P. Telemann: Suite for Strings and Solo Trumpet Sunday, April 6th, 2:00 pm at Christ Lutheran Church, Baltimore, MD...

Jake Landau Fall Newsletter Summer Recap It was the highlight of my summer to participate in the trumpet seminar at Chosen Vale. Each day was packed with trumpet workshops, rehearsals, and masterclasses led by world-class faculty from many different professional backgrounds. We discussed topics dealing with all facets of trumpet playing, such as different approaches to trumpet method books, developing practice routines, analyzing orchestral music, maintaining good health as a performer, and...