Festival of New Tumpet Music
The Festival of New Trumpet Music is an annual music festival in the United States. Held annually in New York City, New York, the festival presents music, emphasizing both jazz and contemporary classical music compositions. Through its mission of presenting new trumpet music of all forms, the festival consistently presents numerous commissions and world premieres.
By presenting a series of concerts, commissioning new works, creating new projects, giving free master classes, hosting panels, and collaborating with other New York presenters and international artists, the festival explores a wide range of contemporary artistic activity. FONT Music, a non-profit organization, supports the community by working in conjunction with music programs in the public schools of New York City. FONT Music is directed by trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas, who works with co-directors Roy Campbell, Jr. and Jon Nelson.
History
The first Festival of New Trumpet Music took place at the downtown music venue Tonic in August 2003. By the time of the 3rd annual festival, in 2005, it had grown to include four venues and present over 50 new trumpet events.
Festival 2007
The fifth annual Festival of New Trumpet Music begins on September 15, 2007 and will continue every day until September 30, with performances at venues throughout New York City including: the Manhattan School of Music, Jazz Standard, Blue Note, Cornelia St. Cafe, Tea Lounge, St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, and Barbes, among others.
Festival Artists
- Dave Douglas (trumpeter)
- Butch Morris
- Peter Evans (musician)
- Meridian Arts Ensemble
- Anthony Braxton
- George Colligan
- Ralph Alessi
- Uri Caine
- Carl Allen (drummer)