UCLA students excel in the National Trumpet Competition, held in Lexington, Kentucky.
UCLA Trumpet Students Shine at National Trumpet Competition
The National Trumpet Competition (NTC), established in 1991 and renowned as the largest instrumental competition in the world, recently welcomed a group of talented students from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Among them were Ellen Shinogle, Ben Hare, Natalie Dungey, Chris Chervet, and Kayla Solomon, who competed in both the solo and ensemble categories.
The UCLA ensemble's performance at this year's NTC, held in Lexington, KY, was outstanding, showcasing the exceptional calibre of the school's trumpet programme. Ellen Shinogle, a graduate student at UCLA, was particularly noteworthy, as she won first prize in the Blackburn Trumpets Graduate Solo Division.
Ellen's victory was accompanied by a $3000 cash prize, a testament to the competition's commitment to recognising and rewarding exceptional talent. Jens Lindemann, an award-winning trumpeter and the head of the Brass Area in the UCLA Department of Music, praised the performances of the UCLA trumpet students at the NTC.
The NTC has a rich history of hosting esteemed performers, including Grammy Award Winners Chris Botti, Maynard Ferguson, Randy Brecker, as well as Doc Severinsen, Canadian Brass, Mnozil Brass, and Phil Smith. While the competition does not maintain an official comprehensive roster of "notable past performers," the calibre of artists associated with the NTC is evident from the profiles of performers like Brian Neal, a trumpet professor and performer with the Dallas Brass and other orchestras, known for his solo performances and education work.
Other notable trumpeters associated with major competitions and performances include Giveton Gelin, winner of numerous top US trumpet competitions, and Steven White, a young artist who advanced to the semifinals of the National Trumpet Competition in 2024, exemplifying the rising talent showcased by the competition.
The NTC serves as an important platform for launching successful careers in trumpet performance and education, attracting many promising young performers who often go on to distinguished musical careers. For definitive details about past notable performers at the NTC, the official National Trumpet Competition website or organizational archives would be recommended.
- The UCLA trumpet program, evident in their outstanding performance at the National Trumpet Competition (NTC), advocates education and self-development for its students to excel in their craft and compete on a global scale.
- After winning the Blackburn Trumpets Graduate Solo Division at the NTC, Ellen Shinogle, a UCLA graduate student, uses her platform for not only entertaining audiences but also inspiring others in the realm of music education.
