Victoria News, July 31, 2015

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Making a First trumpet soloists hits stage at Symphony Splash Kendra Wong Victoria News

Ben Parker has come a long way from when he first taught himself how to play the trumpet. The 16-year-old St. Michaels University student is the first trumpet soloist ever to perform at Victoria Symphony Splash, one of the largest orchestra concerts in North America in August. “I’m very excited and a little bit nervous just because of the sheer scale of the event, but I’m just happy “It’s to go out there and play,” a once in Parker said. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.” a lifetime Parker’s love for the opportunity.” instrument began when he - Ben Parker was seven years old. “My dad used to play the trumpet, but he got braces so he had to stop. He always wanted me to play the trumpet and eventually we went down to the trumpet store and picked one up,” said Parker. For the first year, he took it upon himself to learn how to play it. In the past, he played the piano, but after making a “sound right off the bat,” Parker knew the trumpet was the instrument for him. Hugo Wong photo

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Ben Parker, 16, will be the first trumpet soloist ever to perform at the annual Victoria Symphony Splash which takes place on Sunday, Aug. 2 in the Inner Harbour.

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