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As a finalist in the 2011 National Trumpet Competition (NTC) Jazz Division, 24-year old trumpeter Shawn Williams is beginning to make a name for himself among the jazz scene. Prior to competing at NTC last spring Shawn struggled to re- learn the trumpet as he went through a drastic embouchure change and intensive dental implant surgery. Shawn questioned himself many times if he would be able to play the trumpet again, yet he still made many decisions that risked his future with music. Shawn has overcome many challenges and obstacles in a very short amount of time. He is thankful for the risks he made that have led him to the accomplishments he has achieved to this day. A native of California, Shawn grew up in the Bay Area where he was active in many youth ensembles including the San Jose Youth Symphony (SJYS) and the San Jose Youth Jazz Orchestra (SJYJO)
The Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Mood
by Jack Bowers
You can count on the fingers of one hand the number of big bands formed in the 1930s that continue to perform today, long after the storied Big Band Era has faded from national craze to modest footnote in American musical history. Foremost among the survivors is the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the latest incarnation of which ...
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