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 The trumpet has become one of the most recognizable instruments in the world. Thanks to its sound and the personalities of masters like Louis Armstrong and Wynton Marsalis, the trumpet can be found in just about any kind of music, classical, jazz, or rock. Heard alone, it blends particularly well with organ or piano, and resonates triumphantly off the walls of any church.
Michael Reavey has been planning and performing music for wedding ceremonies, receptions, and other events since 1999. After graduating from the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Michael moved to the Boston area to pursue his musical career. In addition to performances through his organization, Michael Reavey Music, Michael also performs and records with other artists in the music world. He is the principal trumpet of the New England Philharmonic, and the regular trumpet player at St. Mary's church, Charlestown, MA. Michael has also performed with recording stars Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and Lesley Gore (It's My Party). Besides these live performances, Michael has recorded with Azica records as well as music for Cleveland classical public radio, WCLV. Additionally, Michael has been heard on a set of national television jingles for Pearle Vision and freelances in a variety of styles throughout Boston and all of New England.
Michael Reavey: Trumpet
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When performing, what do you want to transmit to the audience?
Excellence. I want people to know that even though the music I'm performing may always be different, I always approach it as though it's the last piece of music I'll play. The world is full of people in all professions that just get by. The world doesn't need another one of those types of people that plays the trumpet.
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Where is the most exciting place you've performed?
At a wedding ceremony, actually. After the bride and groom left the church a few people stayed and listened to the organist and I perform the postlude. When we were finished playing, the remaining people clapped for us. Even though we were not the focus of the afternoon, it was nice to know that some people thought enough of our performance to show their appreciation.
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Why do you play the music that you play?
This ties in with the first question. No matter what I play, I pride myself on trying my hardest at it. With that conviction, I feel like what I'm doing is always worthwhile.
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If you could perform with another musician, living or dead who would it be?
Louis Armstrong, a true artist of the trumpet. When I was learning to play, I had a "best of" recording of him, and I thought it was the most exciting music I'd ever heard. I even played with a handkerchief in my pocket for a while, but I did have a hard time imitating his voice.
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What's the most memorable performance you've seen, and why?
Wow, every performance is unique and special in its own way, it's really hard to narrow it down. I guess I'd have to say when I was in school, going to see the Cleveland Orchestra and hearing Mahler's sixth symphony. In particular, I had never heard live trumpet playing like that before.
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What inspired you to be a musician?
My father had a lot to do with it. When I was first starting out, I wanted to choose either the trumpet or the oboe. My dad told me that the trumpet was the leader of the band. I picked it and was encouraged by many people along the way.
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