Manny Laureano (Minnesota Orchestra): How Great Trumpet Sections Really Play | ITG 2023

Manny Laureano, principal trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra, delivers one of the most important talks for serious orchestral musicians. This ITG 2023 session is not about equipment, shortcuts, or audition tricks. It’s about: • Listening vs. hearing • There is a right way to play • The “intonation inventory” • Blending and section leadership • Not letting the trumpet dictate the music • Precision, flexibility, and musical responsibility Laureano reflects on his teachers, including William Vacchiano, and explains what truly makes a trumpet section sound unified, balanced, and authoritative. If you are pursuing orchestral playing—or want to understand how professional sections actually function—this is essential viewing. For serious trumpet study resources: Purtle.com Manny Laureano's masterclass about trumpet playing in an orchestral section with examples from his just released set of recordings found at https://www.OrchestralTrumpetSection.com Principal Trumpet Manny Laureano joined the Minnesota Orchestra in 1981 after four years as principal with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. He has performed solos in all the Orchestra's concert series and served as an assistant conductor during the 2005-06 season. In 1983 he performed the American premiere of the Wildgans Concerto for Trumpet with Leonard Slatkin conducting. In 2003 he premiered Stephen Paulus' Concerto for Two Trumpets and Orchestra, which was written for him and Doc Severinsen, who was then the Orchestra's principal pops conductor. His other solos with the Orchestra have included Haydn's Trumpet Concerto, Copland's Quiet City, Clarke's Southern Cross, Vizzutti's Compadre, Hertel's Concerto a cinque in D major, Bach's Second Brandenburg Concerto, and concertos by Arutunian and Tomasi. He has commissioned and performed several new pieces for trumpet and orchestra including works by Michael Gilbertson and Reinaldo Moya. The trumpets on the recordings are as follows: Manny Laureano - Principal Trumpet with Minnesota Orchestra David Bamonte - Assistant Principal Trumpet with Oregon Symphony Orchestra Matthew Sonneborn - Principal Trumpet with Naples Philharmonic 🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺 This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators. The material is primarily intended for college trumpet majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and comeback players who want a clear, structured approach to long-term development. Rather than promoting a single method or quick fix, the emphasis is on understanding how major trumpet methods function together, why progress stalls, and how to practice with purpose. The approach here assumes a high level of commitment and curiosity about how trumpet playing actually works. For professional consultations, masterclasses (in person or online), and deeper diagnostic work, visit: https://purtle.com