Alec Burke Music

Performer, Composer, Educator, and Entrepreneur: https://linktr.ee/alecburkemusic He is also an experienced composer and arranger.

Performer, Educator, and Composer - Alec Burke is a Professional trumpet player living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a member of Black Cat Ensemble and Microcosm Ensemble, Alec maintains a versatile career, frequently performing chamber music, as well as freelancing with Milwaukee area orchestras, musical pits, and pops and jazz groups. As an advocate for sharing music within local the local communi

ty, Alec has performed educational outreach presentations throughout the Midwest, and dedicates a great deal of his time to his trumpet studio. Alec Burke is currently accepting in-person and virtual students in his private studio. Send a message to start the sign-up process, today!

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Alec Burke is an active brass teacher, performer, and composer based in the Milwaukee area. He holds a Bachelors in music education from Ball State University and a Masters in trumpet performance and chamber music from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). While pursuing his Masters, Alec was the recipient of the UWM Trumpet Teaching Assistantship, Graduate Chancellor’s Award, the UWM Koeppen-Gerlach Scholarship. Currently, Alec serves as Trumpet and Jazz and Contemporary Music faculty at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. A proponent of differentiated and individualized music instruction, Alec’s students range from budding musicians to trumpet veterans, ages 7 to 75. He enthusiastically utilizes his professional experiences and progressive brass pedagogy to cater his teaching style to the needs of his students. Several of his adult students have been accepted into collegiate music programs or have performed in semi-professional ensembles, including the Concord Symphony Orchestra and local jazz and rock groups. Many of his younger students have won music scholarships and perform in honors ensembles including UWM’s UWAY, MYSO, or the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music’s Honors Jazz Ensemble. Since 2021, each of Alec’s students who participated in Solo and Ensemble Contest received a rating of 1 at the District competition, and his high school students that competed in Class A received gold ratings at the State competition. Passionate about community engagement through performance, Alec has collaborated with organizations including the Milwaukee Art Museum, Museum of Wisconsin Art, and Danceworks MKE. His mixed wind quintet, Black Cat Ensemble, frequently brings interactive educational performances to schools and community centers throughout the Midwest. Prior to moving to Wisconsin, Alec was the Education Coordinator with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra where he brought musical opportunities and educational performances to underserved communities throughout Central Indiana. Alec is also a strong advocate for supporting living composers and commissioning new music. A few notable collaborations include Austin Melcher (Helix Bells, 2019), Steven Darling (Wasteland, 2020), Dan Langa (Freckled, 2021), and Erika Malpass (to find beauty in surviving our emotions, 2022). In 2021, Alec was awarded a scholarship to attend the 2021 Sō Percussion Summer Institute, and in 2023 he was invited to premiere two of his own compositions at Danceworks MKE’s Get it Out There Emerging Artists Showcase. Black Cat Ensemble was also invited to collaborate with Danceworks MKE for their 2023 Small but Mighty performance. As an orchestral musician, he has performed with ensembles including the Wisconsin Philharmonic, Kettle Moraine Symphony, and Concord Symphony Orchestra. An in-demand freelance musician, Alec has performed solo cornet with the Milwaukee Festival Brass, lead trumpet with the Chicago-based Connexion Band, and principal and lead trumpet for Milwaukee-area churches and theaters. In 2017, Alec was the Concerto Soloist for the Music for the Sake of Music Symphony Orchestra in Green Bay, WI. In his spare time, Alec enjoys gaming, reading, and spending time with his wife Jennifer and their two cats, Gabby and Ariel. Website: www.AlecBurkeMusic.com

22/02/2024

18/02/2024

Thank you Wisconsin Conservatory of Music for sharing my video!

27/01/2024

Decided to join in on this fun trend! I transcribed 's solo from "From the Start" and harmonized it with flugelhorn and alto trumpet. Enjoy!

[Trumpet Cover] From the Start | Laufey Decided to join in on this fun trend! I transcribed 's solo from "From the Start" and harmonized it with flugelhorn and alto trumpet. Enjoy!....... ...

16/11/2023

Long time no post! Thanks for those who have supported Ekruteak’s recent release. We have more music coming soon!

This Friday I will be performing with Wisconsin Conservatory of Music brass faculty at the Milwaukee Tree Lighting Ceremony in Deer Ridge. Music and festivities begin at 5 PM! Details here:

https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/bid-events/milwaukee-holiday-lights-festival

Black Cat Ensemble will also be performing at the Kohler School District’s KSF Holiday arts and Crafts Fair. Event starts at 9 AM on Saturday, 11/18. We will be performing from 12-1 PM!

I’ve got a lot of performances coming up that you won’t want to miss! Check my event page on www.AlecBurkeMusic.com to stay up to date. Thank you all for your continued support!

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival: This six-week festival sets downtown aglow with colorful lights and animated displays in Cathedral Square Park, Pere Marquette Park and Zeidler Union Square.

25/10/2023

“My Body” Ekruteak Single

Releasing October 27th @ 6pm CST

Pre Save Link:
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ekruteak/my-body

05/10/2023

PLEASE consider pre-saving our upcoming single, "My Body," releasing October 27th! We've been working hard to release our original music, and the time has finally come!

My Body by Ekruteak Stream and Pre-save My Body - Distributed by DistroKid

Accumula Town Theme [COVER] | Pokémon Black and White | Flute & Trumpet Ensemble

28/09/2023

Summer might be over, but if you're looking for a charming video to cheer you up on this rainy day check out our Accumula Town Theme music video from June!

Accumula Town Theme [COVER] | Pokémon Black and White | Flute & Trumpet Ensemble Searching for the song of the summer? Look no further, trainers! 🎶♫ "Accumula Town Theme" from Pokémon Black and White, Music by S***a Kageyama-------------...

25/09/2023

Excited to present this program to families at the Milwaukee Public Library - Zablocki Branch this Saturday! The performance is FREE. The presentation is geared towards 1st-3rd grade, but is open to all ages!

Black Cat Ensembles is excited to be working with the Zablocki Branch Library of Milwaukee Public Libraries to bring our storybook presentations to our local community! Join us September 30th from 2-2:45pm at Zablocki Public Library to experience live chamber music paired with Cuban dance rhythms and the history of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga.

Milwaukee Public Library

25/09/2023

Another sneak peak for another song! New singles coming soon. Stay tuned for more details, presave info, streaming platforms, etc!

17/09/2023

My performance calendar is now on my website! You can find the dates at the bottom of the page. Still adding dates and working on the layout, but make sure you check it out!

www.alecburkemusic.com

Home | Alec Burke Performer, Chamber Musician, Educator, and Entrepreneur - Alec Burke is a Professional trumpet player living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a core member of Black Cat Ensemble and Microcosm Ensemble, Alec maintains a versatile career, frequently performing chamber music, as well as performing with Wisc...

27/08/2023

Playing at Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery at noon. Come relax with some 🍷 and 🎸 🎤
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21/08/2023

Been quiet lately about my pop project with Jennifer Burke, Ekruteak Band, but we’ll be playing at Anchored Roots Winery on Sunday, 8/27! We’ll be performing from 12-3 PM. We’ve been working hard this summer on new original music, so stay tuned for some bigger announcements later this year!

Ekruteak will be performing at roots wine Sunday, August 27th from 12pm-3pm. Take a day trip to door county for some live music and great wine!

12/08/2023

I’m proud to finally announce that I will be taking on the role of Brass Instructor at the Milwaukee Area Technical College this Fall as part of their Music Occupations program. Thank you to everyone who has supported me in receiving this position!

MATC Music/Audio

31/07/2023

Thank you Brass Bell Music Store for letting me host this chamber music experience for my students, and to my colleagues and friends of Black Cat Ensemble for sharing their time and talents yesterday with the kids! I’m so proud of the work and enthusiasm these students brought to the class each week. Kudos to the students for a great performance of the chorale from Jupiter to wrap up the camp!

22/07/2023

What an awesome experience the Mastermind was! Thanks, Akropolis Reed Quintet!

Now just 2 more sessions left of my Brass Chamber Camp, followed by 2 weekends of playing “The Prom” musical.

Time for some much deserved R&R this weekend 😴

13/07/2023

I am excited to be a part of this year's Akropolis Mastermind with Black Cat Ensemble!

📣 Meet the 2023 Akropolis Mastermind Cohort! We are pleased to announce the 10 ensembles, organizations, and soloists selected to participate in our Mastermind next week!⁠
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Full announcement: https://akropolisquintet.org/2023-mastermind-cohort/
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These artists come from all across the country, span numerous genres and styles, and through their applications exhibited an incredibly high level of artistry and drive to build sustainable and vibrant careers. Congratulations to these artists and we can't wait to work with you all next week! 👏👏👏

01/07/2023

Today is DAY 2 of my Summer Brass Ensemble chamber music camp! This has been a lot of fun to organize and teach. I have been wanting provide this opportunity for my students since moving to Milwaukee, and I’m proud that I was able to make it come to fruition this year! Also, thank you to Brass Bell Music Store for letting me host the camp in your facility!

This camp provides an opportunity for students to play music with their peers over the summer in a low-stakes environment. Each week we do some listening to various chamber ensembles (mostly brass 😉), talk about the history of chamber music, and explore rehearsal strategies and performance considerations for playing in a chamber group. Students get to hone their individual musicianship and participate in democratic decision making sessions. At the end of the 6-week camp, students get the chance to perform and showcase their hard work!

Chamber music has been one of the most impactful parts of my music education. I’m thankful to be able to provide this experience for middle and high school students who seldom get the opportunity to listen to and perform in chamber ensembles. I can’t wait to do this again next year!!

09/06/2023

😎 Want to hear the song of the summer? 🌻 Check out our cover of the Accumula Town Theme from Pokémon Black/White! 🩳🩴🌊🏖️👙

Video and audio all created and produced by me and Jennifer Burke. Guest appearances by Furret, Bulbasaur, and Pikachu. Check the link below! If you liked it and want to see more vids like this, please subscribe to YouTube.com/ and leave a comment!

https://youtu.be/j0uXt12m91w

06/06/2023

Small but Mighty last weekend was a huge success! It's a little late, but here's a photo dump from Get it Out There at Danceworks, Inc. last March. Really proud of the work Microcosm and Black Cat Ensemble put in to help me premiere my compositions. And thank you to Christal Wagner for these amazing photos!

05/06/2023

Thankful for every artist in this image! Special thanks to Erika Malpass and Elisabeth O'Keefe Roskopf for contributing such beautiful work to our performance at Small but Mighty with Danceworks, Inc. One more performance today at 2:30pm!

Danceworks Proves that ‘Small’ Can be ‘Mighty’

30/05/2023

Thank you to Shepherd Express and author John Schneider for this promotional article highlighting Microcosm and Black Cat Ensemble’s collaboration with Danceworks, Inc., Gina Laurenzi, Elisabeth O'Keefe, Erika Malpass, and Christal Wagner.

Tickets are still available at the link in the comments. Shows are THIS WEEKEND 6/2-6/4.

Danceworks Proves that ‘Small’ Can be ‘Mighty’ Danceworks Performance MKE will close its season with a big show titled Small But Mighty.

10/05/2023

Long time no post! It's been a busy couple of weeks with concerts, student recitals / WSMA, and teaching! I wanted to share a few upcoming dates:

Thursday, May 11 - Wisconsin Philharmonic, Oconomowoc Arts Center, WI at 7:30 PM. Tickets required.

Saturday, May 13 - Milwaukee Philharmonic, Gethsemane Evangelical Lutheran Church, Brookfield, WI at 2:00 PM. Free Admission

Coming SOON - YouTube Music Video with Jennifer Burke

June 2-4 - Danceworks MKE "Small but Mighty"

More to come!

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