Martin Hughes
Memorial
Tribute
William Martin Hughes
[March 23, 1948 - March 11, 2024]
Martin Hughes was born in Richmond, Virginia, earned his bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, his master's in music at the University of Louisville, and his DMA from the University of Maryland.
[March 23, 1948 - March 11, 2024]
Martin Hughes was born in Richmond, Virginia, earned his bachelor's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, his master's in music at the University of Louisville, and his DMA from the University of Maryland.
Martin performed as tenor trombonist with several orchestras including the Annapolis, Charlotte and Louisville Symphonies. He was also a member of the New Louisville Brass Quintet, Brass Charlotte, and, from 1977 through 1980, the Annapolis Brass Quintet. (https://www.brassquintetforum.com).
Annapolis Brass Quintet
(1979)
left to right:
Marc Guy, horn;
Robert Suggs, trumpet;
Robert Posten, bass trombone;
Martin Hughes, trombone;
David Cran, trumpet.
In their performance
of
Johann Pezel's
Suite for Brass
(1979)
left to right:
Marc Guy, horn;
Robert Suggs, trumpet;
Robert Posten, bass trombone;
Martin Hughes, trombone;
David Cran, trumpet.
In their performance
of
Johann Pezel's
Suite for Brass
To Listen
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Martin's other passion was teaching. He taught at Norwegian summer music camps for 25 years and served as professor of low brass and music theory at Winthrop University from 1987 until his retirement in 2017. His students often remarked on his dry sense of humor and his ability to get across difficult concepts in music theory. Martin transcribed several compositions for trombone and for brass quintet, and he also conducted a variety of community and university music groups.
DOUGLAS ALLANBROOK
SYMPHONY NO. 5
for brass quintet and orchestra
performed by the
Annapolis Brass Quintet
Martin Hughes, trombone
Robert Posten, bass trombone
Arthur LaBar, horn
Robert Suggs. trumpet
David Cran, trumpet
and the
Bavarian Radio Orchestra
Patrick Thomas, Conductor
November 30, 1978
Hercules Hall, Munich, Germany
(Duration; 25' 04")
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SYMPHONY NO. 5
for brass quintet and orchestra
performed by the
Annapolis Brass Quintet
Martin Hughes, trombone
Robert Posten, bass trombone
Arthur LaBar, horn
Robert Suggs. trumpet
David Cran, trumpet
and the
Bavarian Radio Orchestra
Patrick Thomas, Conductor
November 30, 1978
Hercules Hall, Munich, Germany
(Duration; 25' 04")
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Martin enjoyed talking about his times touring with the ABQ, and especially the summers they served as resident ensemble at the Norwegian music camp. Martin always treasured the experiences with the quintet to travel throughout the U.S. and Europe, to meet so many interesting people, and to perform difficult, challenging, innovative and wonderful music.
There are so many stories and memories of his and our time with the Annapolis Brass Quintet. Some important milestones in our lives occurred while Martin was playing with the ABQ. And it also afforded me travel opportunities I never would have had otherwise.
There are so many stories and memories of his and our time with the Annapolis Brass Quintet. Some important milestones in our lives occurred while Martin was playing with the ABQ. And it also afforded me travel opportunities I never would have had otherwise.
Martin especially valued the desire he
and all ABQ members shared:
To rehearse until they got it right!
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The above content is comprised of excerpts provided by
Marybeth Hughes,
April 12, 2024
PHOTO by SHERRY LABAR
Annapolis Brass Quintet
at
Hostal de La Gavina
S'Agaró
(1977)
(photo: left to right)
Robert (Rip) Posten,
Dave Cran,
Ted LaBar,
Martin Hughes,
Bob Suggs
at
Hostal de La Gavina
S'Agaró
(1977)
(photo: left to right)
Robert (Rip) Posten,
Dave Cran,
Ted LaBar,
Martin Hughes,
Bob Suggs
To listen to their performance
of
Ludwig Maurer's
Suite for Brass Quintet
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of
Ludwig Maurer's
Suite for Brass Quintet
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ABQ Renaissance--garbed Low Brass Trio
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3 billy goats gruff with troll at Norwegian music camp.
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1978 EUROPEAN TOUR: ABQ WITH FRANS BRÜGGEN
[Photo left to right]
Robert Posten, bass trombone; Robert Suggs, trumpet; Martin Hughes, trombone; David Cran, trumpet; Frans Brüggen, recorder; Arthur LaBar, horn.
[Photo left to right]
Robert Posten, bass trombone; Robert Suggs, trumpet; Martin Hughes, trombone; David Cran, trumpet; Frans Brüggen, recorder; Arthur LaBar, horn.
FOSTERING BRASS CHAMBER MUSIC
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