Valdosta State University is delighted to host the 20245Trumpet Festival of the Southeast. This year's festival will take place at Whitehead Auditorium in the Fine Arts Building. TFSE is an annual regional trumpet festival that brings together students, educators, and trumpet enthusiasts. Events include concerts, masterclasses, new music sessions, and industry vendors. The festival rotates around Southeastern college campuses each year. This year’s festival features Rex Richardson and Caleb Hudson as the guest artists.

Schedule of Events:

7:30am - Registration
8:00am-8:50am Warm-Up Session
9:00am Exhibits open (9:00am-7:00pm)
9:00am - 9:50am Mass Ensemble rehearsal
10:00am -10:50am Recital (Student Honor Recital)
11:00am -12:25pm Guest Artist Masterclass – Caleb Hudson
12:30pm -1:30pm Exhibits
2:00pm - 3:25pm Guest Artist Masterclass – Rex Richardson
3:30pm - 5:00pm Concert of Collegiate Trumpet Ensembles and Mass Ensemble
5:00pm Dinner Break (Exhibits Remain Open)
7:30pm Concert - Caleb Hudson with Ahmed Alom, piano