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Adolph “Bud” Herseth

by Timothy on Apr 3, 2012 • 2 Comments

For decades Herseth's rich, golden tone and powerful yet expressive playing were a cornerstone of the fabled ‘Chicago Sound.

Performances

Apr 29 The Music of Harry Potter Victoria Symphony

by Timothy on Mar 27, 2012 • No Comments

There is symphonic sorcery going on! The world of witches and wizards come to the stage with an all-new magical tale filled with imaginative costumes and dramatic lighting, set to the music of Harry Potter. Join in on the fun by dressing up as your favourite Hogwarts character.

From the Studio

March Break

by Timothy on Mar 9, 2012 • No Comments

Hello! Just a reminder that March Break follows the SD61 school calendar so the studio will be closed for lessons from March 8-26th.

Performer Profiles

Miles Davis

by Timothy on Jan 27, 2012 • 1 Comment

Miles Davis and John Coltrane were so cool, if alive today global warming wouldn’t be an issue - D C Dowdell

Latest entries

Listening

Alison Balsom Performs Hummel Trumpet Concerto

by Timothy on May 3, 2012 • 5 Comments

Alison Balsom plays "Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E flat" at the Classical Brit Awards, programmes dated 19th May 2009.

Listening

Wynton Marsalis Plays “Lover”

by Timothy on Apr 20, 2012 • 3 Comments

Wynton Marsalis Septet Live from Jazz a Vienne 1990s

Listening

Bud Herseth Plays Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto

by Timothy on Apr 3, 2012 • 1 Comment

Bud Herseth plays Haydn's Trumpet Concert with Claudio Abbado and the Chicago Symphony

Listening

NPR Report on Bud Herseth’s Final Performance

by Timothy on Apr 3, 2012 • 1 Comment

Minnesota Public Radio's John Birge reports on Adolph "Bud" Herseth's final concert as principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (July 20, 2001).

Listening

Bud Herseth Plays Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4

by Timothy on Apr 3, 2012 • 2 Comments

Barenboim conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a stellar performance of Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony in F minor for the opening concert of Carnegie Hall's 1997 season. Yes, that is the legendary Bud Herseth marshalling the CSO's incredible brass.