Tea & Trumpets Returns!

The Historic Pierpont Inn

Sunday, October 11th — 3 PM

A lively local favorite returns this fall. Join us for an afternoon of tradition at one of Ventura’s most gracious historic sites, as the Pierpont Inn welcomes guests with a full afternoon tea: warm scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and a tempting array of pastries. The music comes courtesy of Ventura Music Festival Brass, a spirited quintet whose program moves easily between classical favorites, pops, and jazz standards. Get to know the musicians below!

Leader and Trumpet

Chris Tedesco has been a top-call Los Angeles trumpet player since 1987, equally comfortable with classical, lead, and jazz work. His playing appears across countless film, TV, and commercial recordings, and he’s also active as a musician contractor and project manager for studio and live sessions.

christedesco.com

Trumpet

Knox Summerour is an Emmy-winning trumpeter, vocalist, and composer whose original music has reached millions of streams worldwide, including through the hit Chinese drama The First Half of My Life. A Berklee-trained performer, he’s appeared on American Idol and The Voice and has collaborated with artists like Adam Sandler and Wang Leehom.

knoxsummerour.com

French Horn

Rachel Berry plays horn with Calico Winds, an acclaimed Los Angeles-based wind quintet known for its colorful tone and inventive programming. The group has toured across more than half the United States and currently serves as ensemble in residence at Glendale Noon Concerts.

albanyrecords.com/artists/calico-winds

Trombone

Jim McMillen is a Los Angeles-based trombonist, arranger, and conductor whose credits include Bridgerton, Elektra, and Ironman. He spent 14 years as assistant conductor and principal trombonist for the Crystal Cathedral’s Hour of Power Orchestra and remains the primary arranger for the Vitamin String Quartet.

jamesmcmillenmusic.com

Tuba

Devon Taylor, known in New Orleans as “TubaRed,” is a multi-instrumentalist studio musician who made his name playing with Preservation Hall before moving into film, TV, and commercial work. He performed in the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show and has recorded with artists ranging from Dr. Dre to Vampire Weekend.

devontaylormusic.com

Then, explore the Fall Series…

A Classical Edge Concert

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY

A Classical Edge Concert & Music Lecture with Nuvi Mehta & Reiko Uchida. The Classical Edge series is a meeting between music and the story behind the notes. Part concert, part history, and part discovery – an educational journey illuminating the birth of Impressionism. LEARN MORE

VENTURA MUSIC HALL

What happens when conservatory-trained virtuosos decide the rules no longer apply? On October 16th at Ventura Music Hall, TAKE3 answers that question with violin, cello, and piano, and absolutely no apologies. LEARN MORE

Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter

MISSION PARK

Two of bluegrass music’s most celebrated fiddlers, Michael Cleveland and Jason Carter bring a combined legacy of Grammy Awards, IBMA honors, and decades of road-tested artistry to every stage they share. LEARN MORE

RANCHO CAMPANA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The 19-piece Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s ‘big band’ featuring Nayanna Holley & Adam ‘Aejaye’ Jackson: A Tribute to Quincy Jones. Founded by seven-time Grammy-nominated composer, arranger, and conductor Chris Walden, the orchestra has earned widespread critical acclaim. LEARN MORE

This preliminary list is subject to change – we are still welcoming our new and returning donors for the season – join us!

IMPRESARIO

The John & Glenda Hammer Family

VIRTUOSO

Jordan Laby, In Memoriam

Vita Art Center, The Welcome Room, OFI Property, and Vince Daly

COMPOSER

Boyko & Reardon Telegraph Rd, Mortuary & Cremation FD 2390

Joseph Reardon Funeral Home & Cremation Service FD 883

Freddie Contarino

The Hemming Family

Mary Ann Cohen, New Art City Theatre

The City of Ventura

CONDUCTOR

EJ Harrison & Sons – Nan Drake

The Hopps Family

Richard & Lori Reisman

Spencer & Nancy Garrett

ORCHESTRA

Jill Walker & Mark Arndt

Penny Barnds

Bob & Mary Braitman

Betsy Chess

DeeDee Dorskind & Brad Tabach-Bank

Bruce Hanifan

Bill & Elise Kearney

Patricia Lathrop-McPherson

Barbara Meister

Keith & Kathleen Richmond

Jennifer O’Toole

Nancy Sieh

Steven & Rebecca Snyder

Blake & Charlie Wade

Dr. Rosalind Warner & Dr. Michael Hogan

Leanne Wood & Rene Hubert

SOLOIST

Ann Ahlstone

Sally Crain

Ivor Davis, In Memoriam

Eric Oltmann & Susan Van Abel

Pegasus Transportation

Port of Hueneme

Louise Sherman