'Fireworks! Music for Trumpet and Organ by G.F. Handel' Oct. 4

Concerts on the Hill presents “Fireworks! Music for Trumpet and Organ by G.F. Handel” on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, at St John’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, according to a press statement.

Trumpeter Robert Stibler and organist Margaret Harper will be joined by trumpeters Mark Zielinski and Adam Gallant, and soprano Jenni Cook as they play a selection of Handel’s baroque style pieces. The concert begins at 4 p.m. There is a suggested at-the-door donation of $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Children under 16 are welcomed and encouraged to attend at no charge.

Handel, one of the giants of the baroque, wrote glorious music for trumpet – the instrument of kings – and for organ – the king of instruments. “Fireworks! Music for Trumpet and Organ by G.F. Handel” will feature much of this music, including a special arrangement of selections from “The Royal Fireworks.”

Robert Stibler has been a member of the music faculty at the University of New Hamphire since 1978, where he teaches trumpet, brass pedagogy, and music literature, and holds the academic rank of full professor. Dr. Stibler is active as a trumpet soloist and clinician, and as a member of the UNH Faculty Brass Quintet and Faculty Trumpet Trio. Also a specialist in the area of early music, he currently performs with the Alamire Consort.

“Handel wrote some of the most recognizable pieces for trumpet and organ,” noted Margaret Harper, performing organist and Director of Music and Liturgy at St. John’s Episcopal Church. “As we wrap up this year’s Concert on the Hill series, it seemed fitting to end with a bit of fanfare and ‘Royal Fireworks’.”

Prior to this performance, Dr. Stibler will offer a master class to local area youth who have prepared trumpet pieces to play for him. The class will be offered on Friday, October 2 from 4:00-5:30pm. Interested young musicians should send an email to music@stjohnsnh.org. The master class is free and open to the public.

St. John’s Episcopal Church is located at 100 Chapel Street in Portsmouth.

For more information about Concerts on the Hill or St. John’s Episcopal Church, please visit stjohnsnh.org/COTH.