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"Ploeger Plays Enescu, Kennan, & Pilss"
"Ploeger Plays Enescu, Kennan, & Pilss" is set for release on June 15th, 2020. Set a reminder so you're one of the first people to hear...

Review of "Ploeger Plays Ploeger" in the ITG Journal
Nice review of "Ploeger Plays Ploeger" in the March 2020 International Trumpet Guild Journal! 🎺 Read the Review Online ⬇️ ...


Album Recording
I had a great time recording my second trumpet album this past week at Tempest Recording in Tempe, Arizona. It's always a pleasure to...


SMAC Grant
The Southwest Minnesota Arts Council has awarded me an Established Artist Grant to record a full-length album of standard trumpet...


University of Minnesota
I'm very happy to announce that I have accepted a Fellowship to purse a Doctorate in Trumpet Performance at the University of Minnesota....


CD Release
My debut album, "Ploeger Plays Ploeger," has just been released! You can order your physical copy or digital download here at my website....


Hot Springs Music Festival
I had a great time serving as the Assistant Conductor for the Hot Springs Music Festival again this summer. I had the opportunity to...


Six New Works for Trumpet
Six of my brand new compositions featuring the trumpet have just been published. You can check them out and purchase them in physical or...


Graduation from Arizona State University
I recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance. Below are a few photos from...


60 Minutes of New Music for Trumpet
All of the music for my upcoming album is now complete. The CD will feature 60 minutes of new music that features the trumpet. And all of...
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