So Close AND So Far (Etudes for Trumpet)
Ever hear that old saying, “oh so close, yet so far”? In composing this collection of Trumpet Etudes, I wanted to flip the regret and sadness of this familiar phrase into something that evokes positivity and achievement, especially for the trumpeters that play these pieces. As musicians, we enjoy a challenge. To be able to do something that we were not previously able to do through hard work is a pure joy. It’s glorious to master something that formerly felt difficult or even impossible. My hope is that all the trumpeters who practice these etudes achieve their goals and not just be “close”.
