Edward Tarr facts for kids
Edward H. Tarr (born June 15, 1936 – died March 24, 2020) was an amazing American trumpet player. He was also a music historian, someone who studies music deeply. Edward Tarr helped bring back old ways of playing the trumpet from the Baroque and Romantic periods. He was a true pioneer in this field.
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Who Was Edward Tarr?
Edward Tarr was born in Norwich, Connecticut, in the United States. He became famous for his incredible trumpet playing. He also studied music history very carefully.
His Early Life and Studies
Edward Tarr learned from some of the best trumpet players. In 1953, he studied with Roger Voisin from the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Later, in 1958–1959, he learned from Adolph Herseth of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He also studied music history in Basel, Switzerland, from 1959 to 1964.
Bringing Back Old Music
Edward Tarr loved old music. He helped create a full collection of trumpet pieces by Giuseppe Torelli. Torelli was an Italian composer from the Baroque period. Tarr played music from the Baroque, Classical, and even modern times. Some composers, like Mauricio Kagel, even wrote new music just for him!
Edward Tarr's Musical Groups and Teaching
Edward Tarr was not just a performer; he was also a teacher and a leader.
The Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble
In 1968, Edward Tarr started his own group called the Edward Tarr Brass Ensemble. This group was special because it had four trumpets and four trombones. They played music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. They used both old and new instruments for their performances.
Teaching and Museums
Edward Tarr loved to share his knowledge. He taught trumpet at the Rheinische Musikschule in Cologne, Germany. From 1985 to 2004, he was the director of the Trumpet Museum in Bad Säckingen, Germany. He also taught at the Basel Music Academy in Basel, Switzerland, for many years. He taught both modern and Baroque trumpet playing.
His Books and Recordings
Edward Tarr was also a writer and recorded many albums.
His Famous Book
Edward Tarr owned one of the largest collections of trumpet music. He also wrote a very important book called The Trumpet. It was first published in Germany in 1977. Later, it was translated into English. This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the history of the trumpet.
Recording Music
Edward Tarr recorded over 100 musical works. He started his recording career around 1960. He played with the Münchener Bach-Orchester, led by Karl Richter. His recordings can be found on many different music labels.
His Family and Legacy
Edward Tarr had a family who also loved music.
His wife was Irmtraud Tarr, a concert organist and author. Many famous trumpet players were his students, including Reinhold Friedrich and Håkan Hardenberger.
Edward Tarr passed away on March 24, 2020, after an illness. A special service was held for him in Germany in 2021.
