Justin Bland Returns to Discuss Baroque v. Classical, Finding the Right Teacher, Directing Music Festivals, and Much More.

What a privilege it is to welcome back to the show Justin Bland! I got to chat with Justin in the summer of '21 and was excited to book him for another interview. Justin is a truly world-class performer and teacher in all things trumpet, particularly baroque trumpet. I encourage you to give our previous interview a listen when you're finished with this one: https://trumpetdynamics.live/bland1 (https://trumpetdynamics.live/bland1) In this episode with Justin, you'll discover: -Why James Newcomb conscientiously objects to the use of the word "podcast" to describe this show -Justin Bland's most influential teachers -Tales of arranging for trumpet ensembles -"Misshapen pearls": An impromptu masterclass on trumpet history -How Justin vets potential participants for a music festival he directs in Denmark -And much more... About the guest: Applauded for his “gleaming trumpet work” (Hyde Park Herald) and “dazzling virtuosity” (Grunion Gazette), the American trumpeter Justin Bland is a versatile musician, performing on both historical and modern trumpets. He specializes in early music, most notably in difficult high-register music for Baroque trumpet; for example, he has played Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 with groups in Denmark, Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, the USA, Canada, Serbia, and Colombia. Before formally studying Baroque trumpet, Justin won first prize in multiple historical instruments divisions of the National Trumpet Competition. As a highly sought-after solo/principal Baroque trumpeter, Dr. Bland has performed with several leading early music ensembles throughout North America including American Bach Soloists, Apollo’s Fire, Washington Bach Consort, Tempesta di Mare, Musica Angelica, Scaramella, Bach Collegium San Diego, Lyra Baroque Orchestra, and many others. He has also played in South America with Ensamble Barroco de Bogotá. Now living in Denmark, Justin continues to perform as both a soloist and ensemble musician, combining ongoing North American engagements with new colla