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October 17, 2023

Rogue Spotlight: All about that brass — Trumpet virtuoso Mary Elizabeth Bowden to perform with RV Symphony Oct. 20-22

A trumpet star will shine on Rogue Valley stages this weekend.

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden in a white shirt holding her trumpet and smiling off camera. Behind her are red mountains and desert.
August 22, 2023

The Chautauqua Daily: With soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden on commissioned work from Assad, CSO wraps summer season under Stuart Chafetz’s baton

Sarah Russo talks with Mary Elizabeth Bowden about her career and performance with the Chautauqua Symphony.

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden in a hot pink dress performing next to the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Picture focuses on Mary and conductor, Allen Tinkham.
May 31, 2023

Door County Pulse: Rising Stars Unveiled

Birch Creek Symphony Orchestra - Concerto Competition and past winners

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Side-by-side headshots of composer, Vivian Fung, and trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden
February 9, 2023

Interview with Vivian Fung, composer & Mary Elizabeth Bowden, trumpet

Philharmonia Northwest interviewed Fung and Bowden ahead of the PNW premiere of Fung's Trumpet Concerto.

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden performs the world premiere of Clarice Assad's concerto with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
January 27, 2023

Upcoming Events in 2023

A new year brings new performances and tours - here is a glimpse into my next few months!

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden on WFMT's Sounds Classical
January 20, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Bowden on what Sounds Classical

Renowned trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden joins LaRob & Kristina for a live performance and conversation.

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Crushing Classical with Jennet Ingle
January 19, 2023

Crushing Classical

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to have a career as an internationally touring soloist?

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden performing the world premiere of Clarice Assad's Bohemian Queen: Concerto for Trumpet and String Orchestra with the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. Bowden is at front of the stage wearing a hot pink dress. Conductor Allen Tinkham is in a suit, and members of the orchestra are wearing all black.
December 6, 2022

2022 Highlights

Thank you to everyone who has followed along with my performances - here are a few highlights from my 2022 performances:

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden cover photo for podcast
May 18, 2022

That's Not Spit, It's Condensation Podcast Interview

Mary Elizabeth Bowden joins trumpeter Ryan Beach on his podcast, That's Not Spit, It's Condensation

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Seraph Brass on stage in Tafalla, Spain, at the Tubala Brass Week
December 6, 2021

Tubala Brass Week in Spain

Seraph Brass made their Spanish debut at the Tubala Brass Week

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden and Vivian Fung take a bow with the Chicago Youth Orchestras
November 14, 2021

Midwest Premiere of Vivian Fung's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in Chicago

Mary performed the Midwest premiere of Vivian Fung's Concerto

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Mary Elizabeth Bowden performing with the San Diego State Symphony Orchestra
October 9, 2021

West Coast Premiere of Vivian Fung's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra in San Diego

Mary performed Vivian Fung's Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra with the San Diego State Symphony Orchestra.

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2020 Opus Klassik Awards
July 25, 2020

Mary nominated for three 2020 Opus Klassik Awards

Mary has been nominated for three 2020 Opus Klassik Awards

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Trumpet All-Stars
April 2, 2020

Trumpet All-Stars: Queen’s "Love of my Life"

26 trumpeters from around the world perform Queen's "Love of my Life"

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Female Artists Make History
December 31, 2019

Female Artists Make History

Announcing a new Trumpet Concerto with Orchestra written for Mary by Canadian composer Vivian Fung.

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2019 International Debuts in Spain, Germany, France, Russia, and Busan, South Korea
September 18, 2019

2019 International Debuts in Spain, Germany, France, Russia, and Busan, South Korea

Mary gave the Spain premiere of James MacMillan's Seraph with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria.

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China Debut: Hummel Concerto with the Hunan Symphony Orchestra
February 16, 2019

China Debut: Hummel Concerto with the Hunan Symphony Orchestra

Mary made her China solo debut at the Hunan Spring Festival Concert with the Hunan Symphony Orchestra.

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