Trumpet Legend Bud Herseth to Appear in Houston!!!

Rice University's Shepherd School of Music will be hosting a series of major trumpet events when legendary trumpeter Adolph (Bud) Herseth visits Houston March 27 through March 29, 2008. Herseth is the former principal trumpet with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where he assumed a significant role in shaping the art of modern symphonic and classical trumpet performance.

Click HERE to download the informational PDF flier promoting this event.

This is a rare opportunity for trumpeters and fans of trumpet and brass music to see, pay tribute to, and experience the brilliance of one of the greatest trumpet masters of all time.

All of the events in this series are FREE to attend and include:

THURSDAY, MARCH 27
Shepherd School Brass Choir, Marie Speziale, conductor.
A tribute concert honoring a living legend, Adolph (Bud) Herseth, former principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, who will be in attendance. Music of Shostakovich, Wagner, Gottschalk, Tomasi, and Altenburg, featuring the trumpet sections of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Houston Grand Opera Orchestra performing with the Shepherd School Brass Choir.
8:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall (Rice University).

FRIDAY, MARCH 28
Guest Artist Master Class: Adolph (Bud) Herseth, trumpet
First of two master classes with the former principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
12:00-2:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall (Rice University).

SATURDAY, MARCH 29
Guest Artist Master Class: Adolph (Bud) Herseth, trumpet
Second of two master classes, including a presentation of Bud Herseth’s orchestral audio recordings with a PowerPoint projection of trumpet parts.
2:00-4:00 p.m., Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall (Rice University).

ALSO.....Bud Herseth will be judging the winds, brass, percussion & harp concerto competition finals at Rice University on Saturday, March 29,
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at
Stude Concert Hall (Rice University)
This competition performance is also open to the public.

ALL OF THE ABOVE EVENTS ARE FREE.


Helpful Resource Links:

• Stude Concert Hall (Rice University) general information - For Address, Directions, Map, Parking, & Information, go to the "Seat Advisor" link, then click on the button that says VENUE INFO.

Stude Concert Hall information:
* Physical Address: 6100 S. Main, Houston, TX 77251
* Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1892 Shepherd School of Music, MS532 Houston, Texas 77251-1892
* Directions:Take entrance 8 off of University Blvd. or take entrance 12 off of Rice Blvd.

* Click here for MapQuest directions and maps.
* Public Transportation:Metro.
* Parking Information:
Venue Parking: Located out in front of Shepherd Hall.
Public Parking: Located out in front of Alice Pratt Brown Hall.
* Accessibility: This venue is handicapped accessible.

• Hirsch Orchestra Rehearsal Hall - information (located behind Stude Concert Hall--See the Stude Concert Hall information & links above for address, directions, map, & parking information.)

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Interesting Related Links:

• Bud Herseth Tribute Page Link - Includes biographical information, more photos, news articles, and other links to more information about Mr. Herseth.

Bud Herseth videos online -

• Bud Herseth testing a Monette trumpet.
  
• Bud Herseth & James Dooley discuss Mr. Herseth's antique cornet & various conductors.
  
• Bud Herseth & The Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Goldenberg and Schmuyle trumpet solo from Pictures at an Exhibition (vintage video).

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Calendar of all concerts and events at the Shepherd School of Music:

Rice University - Shepherd School of Music concerts/events calendar