Met James Swearingen!!

As an trumpeter, as an music lover, I am worshiping James Swearingen. To me, he is God of music.People who involve in band, have played at least one time his production. He is now the most famous composer for band in the world.


He is actually from Ohio in U.S.A where I stayed one year. I didn't know he was living in next city ftom my town and my host sister has known him!! Since my host sister is talented musician, she has many connection with college music professers. My host sister took me to his office seacretly and I met James Swearingen!!! At first sight, I couldn't recognize him, but soon I realized this is him!! I cried. I cried a lot in front of him. This was one of the best moments in my life. He was gentle man. He signed my music score and gave me his latest C D for free. I took picture with him in everywhere in his office. He promised me he will come to Japan when the economy got better.

This is my music score with Mr.Swearingen's Signature. I like Swearingen because he features fantastic trumpets. His music is so exciting for both audience and performer.This "In All Its Glory" is my favorite piece. When I start playing the trumpet, I was dreaming of play his music so I practiced hard and in 3rd gade in junior high I played solo of this piece competition and got good evaluation.

This is the most memorial music piece of Swearingen to me, because I played trumpet solo first time in my life in this music.






I never forget meeting you, Mr. Swearingen!!