Barbara Prugh (Christ the King Sunday) November 21st and November 22nd

 


Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish welcomes musical guest, Barbara Prugh playing the trumpet for our Vigil and Noon Masses for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Barbara Prugh, trumpet, is a graduate of Eastman Conservatory of Music, finalist in the NYC Concert Artists’ Guild Competition, featured guest soloist in several international brass conferences, and soloist / principal in numerous regional orchestras.  She has premiered several new solo compositions for trumpet and is well known for her poignant rendition of "The Trumpet Shall Sound" from Handel's MESSIAH in churches in the region to the stage of the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.  She has recorded and performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Ricardo Muti.  Her CD Barbara Prugh, Trumpet Artistry is the basis of her shows "Lady with a Horn" and "Sophisticated Ladies."  See her performances on Youtube (search for “Barbara Prugh”) and on www.trumpetsinger.com.

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