On April 18th, renowned trumpeter Syreeta “Trumpet Lady” Thompson served as host for the Winner’s Experience , an evening filled with gospel music and an appreciation for the arts. The event was held at the historical NICO at the New Jersey Performing Artist Center (NJPAC), located at 1 Center Street in Newark, NJ.
The evening took attendees on a ride through the life and testament of Thompson’s musical journey including her studies under the great Wynton Marsalis. The event also shared the musician’s passion for bridging the gap between Christian music, spiritual leaders and the importance of implementing Arts Education.
Thompson and Winner’s Experience also honored Vice President of Education at Jazz at Lincoln Center, Todd Stoll with the 2016 Winner’s Experience Trailblazers Award for his remarkable work and dedication to Arts Education and through the Education program at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Under Stoll’s direction, the education department’s community outreach efforts has expanded and gained great notoriety within New York City for programs such as the Jazz Youth Program on Tour and its online education efforts.
The event also featured an in-depth interview with Sirius XM Radio personality Meta Washington, where Thompson discussed the release of her upcoming album Winner and the launch of The Winner’s Experience Tour. The tour is designed to help promote and maintain arts education within the academic environment. The tour will also enhance and promote college career readiness through education. Tailored to fit any educational need, each tour is broken down into two experiences: Utilizing trumpet, percussion instruments, a live DJ within the classroom setting and a Master Class with world renowned Trumpeter, Syreeta Thompson.
Thompson serves as the Arts Education Director for Dorinda Clark Cole’s National Singers and Musician’s Conference. She is also the Instrumental Music Departmental Chair for Middle School at The Cicely Tyson School for the Performing Arts in East Orange, NJ. Holding this position for eight years, Thompson’s passion for the arts exudes to her students as she continues to make music of her own.
