MTJ Podcast Episode 2: Lead and Commercial/Crossover Trumpet in Military Bands

MTJ Podcast Episode 2: Lead and Commercial/Crossover Trumpet in Military Bands

In this episode we have a panel discussion on all things related to lead, commercial/crossover trumpet playing in military bands.  Host: Brent Proseus - Lead/Commercial Trumpet in the U.S. Marine Band "President's Own" and Co-Creator for MTJ. Guests: Renee McGee - Lead/Commercial Trumpet in the U.S. Coast Guard Band, Co-Creator for MTJ. Brian MacDonald - Lead Trumpet, Airman of Note (USAF BAND, D.C.) Josh Kuaffman - Lead Trumpet for U.S. Army Blues, Kennedy Center Opera & National Symphony Orchestra as well as a Co-Creator MTJ.

MTJ Podcast Episode 1: The Basics of Military Band Auditions

In this episode, we have a panel discussion on all things related to auditioning for a military band. Our goal is to shed light on the audition process, what committees are looking for, and other tips for success in a military band audition. The panel consists of: Kevin Paul - Creator of MTJ, Trumpeter and Auditions Coordinator for The Army Band "Pershing's Own". Chris Buckley - Euphonium Player and Auditions Coordinator for the Army Band "Pershing's Own". Matt Misener - Trumpet player with the Ceremonial Brass and section chief of accessions (Auditions Coordinator) for the Air Force Band. Moderated by Ryan Beach - Principal Trumpet with the Alabama Symphony and  creator of thats not spit, its condensation.