UCF 麻豆精品 S檚 Trumpet Ensemble sounded a new note at the Schagerl International Brass Festival in Melk, Austria 麻豆精品 S攆ive songs worth of new notes, to be exact. On June 2, the ensemble performed five songs inside Stift Melk, a 1,000-year-old abbey.
All of the pieces were written specifically for the ensemble to perform at this event. Four of the pieces were written by UCF faculty, grad students and alumni.
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The ensemble played so well, they received four curtain calls and a 10-minute applause, as well as recognition from European musicians. The ensemble is to be included on the DVD for the festival.
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