A Message from the ITG President

As the President of the International Trumpet Guild, I would like to welcome you to the official youth web site! The Officers and Board of Directors are delighted to be able to provide access to fantastic trumpet information through this website. On this website, designed just for you, you will find information about trumpet solos, youth competitions, summer camps, master classes from great trumpeters and teachers, and you may even ask questions!

The home site is the place to find all you need to know about official activities and publications of the Guild. This site is unparalleled with comprehensive information including worldwide trumpet related events, with many sponsored by the International Trumpet Guild. Links to trumpet related websites, materials, repertoire, and pedagogy, provide quick access to nearly every facet of trumpet and trumpet related information.

I began playing the trumpet when I was nine years old, and the joy and excitement that began at that time has continued to grow throughout my life! Trumpet playing is still my most enjoyable activity! ITG has played a huge part in my personal development and enlightenment! I hope you will take advantage of all ITG has to offer on this site, and I hope you will attend an ITG conference, or ITG sponsored event soon, where you will be able to meet, in person, many of the artists you have read about and heard on recordings! All these individuals are real people, and are happy to talk with you, share ideas, and answer questions!

I look forward to seeing you at one of these events; so please come up and introduce yourself! Please enjoy your visit to our website; we hope you will visit frequently!

William Pfund
ITG President, 2007-2009