I am a freelance trumpet player based in Roanoke, Virginia, performing across the East Coast. I specialize in classical performance and Church music. Currently serving as Artist-in-Residence at First Christian Church in Athens, GA, and substitute trumpet for the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.
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...
There is a lot to look forward to this month and even more great performances coming in the Spring. I will be busy with auditions for graduate school this month, but there will still be chances to hear me perform...even if you're not on a college audition panel! First Christian Church, Athens Continuing my residency at FCC Athens, I will be performing on the Sundays listed below. I will be playing arrangements of familiar favorite hymns as well as some virtuosic trumpet works. Live streams of...