"Keeping your notes distinct in the high range of the piccolo trumpet is no small feat. It is an important one, however, as there's no masking a stumble so many clefs above the rest of the symphony. This featured player in several B.C. ensembles addresses his phrases with precision and poise. " Music Editor CNET.com"The bell like tone of Badel’s piccolo trumpet was clear, and his interpretation of the German baroque composer was self assured" Patricia Osoko – Victoria - Times Colonist"The all important brass section rose magnificently to the demands of the coda, especially the first trumpet who was obviously determined to take no prisoners." Derek Barker – Victoria Times Colonist"Bryn Badel, Principal Trumpet soloed on three occasions. He was strong and sure with his Piccolo trumpet soaring above the full orchestra in the Torelli Trumpet Concerto in D Major and the lovely Trumpeter's Lullaby (on Bb Flat trumpet) by Leroy Anderson." Bill deCarteret - Nanaimo Daily News |