Girls Play Trumpets Too

Girls Play Trumpets Too Girls Play Trumpets Too is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that empowers girls ages (8-19) to play the trumpet She was phenomenal.

“I want to put trumpets in the hands of as many girls as possible” -Troy Sawyer

Girls Play Trumpets Too is a part of my musical journey while growing up in a special place called New Orleans, the birth place of Jazz, where I was thrusted into a gumbo pot of creativity and heritage. The musical lineage of my family gave birth to my interest to play the violin and the trumpet. The trumpet eventuall

y chose me because I felt that the trumpet represented Cool like Miles Davis, Fire like Freddie Hubbard, Spirituality like Lee Morgan, and Soul like Louis Armstrong. And so I was driven to practice to get better each and every day. I realized that I was growing as a trumpet player but I didn’t realize that my bias towards female trumpet players was growing also. I had never seen or heard a professional female trumpet player at the time. As a result, I thought that girls could not play the trumpet on a high professional level, which was supported by the history that was taught to me about the Germans, who were the creators of brass instruments and that they believed that brass instruments represented power and masculinity. However, it wasn’t until I met a “girl trumpet player” that could play really well at Loyola University’s Jazz Camp while we were both in high school.She was a nice person and she was one of the best sight readers. Thereafter, I remembered going to Dillard University to check out a female Jazz trumpeter from Canada while attending Xavier University at New Orleans majoring in performance. She played music from Miles Davis - a great jazz trumpeter. That experience destroyed all of those misconceptions and generalizations that I had towards female trumpet players. Currently, I am a professional trumpet player and music educator. I have
inspired a substantial amount of girls to play the trumpet throughout the years of educating the youth in New Orleans. As a result, I am on a mission -along with the girls that rock on trumpet- to change the narrative of female trumpet players by putting “trumpets in the hands of as many girls as possible!”

08/25/2026

Our ladies rocked the classic jazz standard, St. James Infirmary, at Satchmo SummerFest! Moments like these are so special because it represents keeping our culture alive and passing it on to the next generation. They represented for Louis Armstrong and Valaida Snow who is our inspirational model for GPTT! Shout out to Camille and Bella for doing an amazing job🎺



08/24/2026

Our ladies rocked the jazz classic song, St. James Infirmary, at Satchmo SummerFest! Moments like these are so special because it represents keeping our culture alive and passing it on to the next generation. They represented for Louis Armstrong and Valaida Snow who is our inspirational model for GPTT! Shout out to Camille and Bella for taking his solo again 🎺


TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! The Early Bird Special for Girls Play Trumpets Too Fall 2026 Registration ends TODAY, August 21! ...
08/21/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! The Early Bird Special for Girls Play Trumpets Too Fall 2026 Registration ends TODAY, August 21! No prior trumpet experience is required—our program welcomes girls ages 8–19 at every level, including beginners.

Students receive trumpet instruction, private lessons, music theory, ensemble training, performance opportunities, mentorship, music business education, cultural exchange, Swahili lessons, cultural field trips, and opportunities to learn about the history and legacy of women in music.

Girls Play Trumpets Too is more than learning an instrument—it’s about building confidence, developing leadership skills, creating community, and empowering the next generation of young women through music. Take advantage of the Early Bird Special today! Link in bio to register🎺

Girls Play Trumpets Too is proud to be part of Back to School JAM on August 15 NOCCA , bringing together music organizat...
08/14/2026

Girls Play Trumpets Too is proud to be part of Back to School JAM on August 15 NOCCA , bringing together music organizations from throughout the Crescent City.

Stop by to learn more about Girls Play Trumpets Too, meet our team, and find out about other incredible music programs and organizations serving New Orleans students and families.

August 15 at NOCCA
10–11 AM: Educator Professional Development
11 AM–1 PM: Students & Families

Whether your child is already making music or ready to get started, come connect with the organizations helping keep music education alive and thriving in New Orleans.

We hope to see you there!

Every time Girls Play Trumpets Too takes the stage at Satchmo SummerFest, we’re doing more than performing—we’re carryin...
08/04/2026

Every time Girls Play Trumpets Too takes the stage at Satchmo SummerFest, we’re doing more than performing—we’re carrying forward the legacy of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong and representing Valaida Snow, the pioneering trumpet virtuoso who serves as the inspiration for our organization.

It was especially meaningful for our girls to perform as the special guest with our founder, Troy Sawyer & The Elementz Troy Sawyer , celebrating Satchmo’s birthday in the city that shaped his extraordinary legacy.

Because of trailblazers like Louis Armstrong and Valaida Snow, our girls know there are no limits to what they can achieve. We remain committed to preserving their legacies by empowering the next generation of female trumpet players through excellence, confidence, and purpose.

Happy Birthday, Satchmo! We promise to keep the music alive—one girl, one trumpet, and one performance at a time🎺

07/31/2026

Come out to our Summer Concert TODAY at Peaches Records and support the talented young ladies of Girls Play Trumpets Too from 5 PM–7 PM.

RSVP through the link in our bio.

A huge thank you to Malik Mingo for inviting GPTT to perform alongside our founder, Troy Sawyer and the Elementz on Great Day Louisiana. We had an amazing time sharing our movement and talking about our special guest appearance at Satchmo SummerFest with Troy Sawyer.

We can’t wait to see you this evening for our Summer Concert to keep off Satchmo SummerFest weekend!

07/30/2026

Girls Play Trumpets Too is representing at Berklee College of Music! We are incredibly proud of our very own Lady Satch, one of our talented instructors and a valued member of the Girls Play Trumpets Too family, who is representing our movement on a national stage Berklee College of Music

Congratulations to 𝑳𝒂𝒅𝒚𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉🎺 and her brass band for an incredible performance of a medley of Victoria Monét’s “Coastin’” and “D.A.N.” during Berklee’s Career Jam Concert 2026. The performance paid tribute to this year’s Career Jam keynote speaker and showcased the power, excellence, and artistry of women in music🎺

At Girls Play Trumpets Too, we are more than a music program—we are a movement dedicated to empowering the next generation of young ladies through trumpet, mentorship, and opportunity. Seeing our instructors shine on stages like Berklee inspires our students to dream bigger.

Join us this Friday, July 31
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Peaches Records
4318 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70115

Come celebrate our talented musicians at the Girls Play Trumpets Too Summer Concert and witness the future of brass music in New Orleans. We can’t wait to see you there!

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05/31/2026

Today we’re celebrating the power of music, mentorship, and community at the Girls Play Trumpets Too Spring Concert at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music.

JAMNOLA is proud to partner with this incredible nonprofit, which empowers young women through music education, leadership, and performance opportunities. These talented musicians are proof that the future of New Orleans music is bright, bold, and full of possibility.

Join us in applauding these amazing students and the dedicated educators helping them find their voice—one note at a time. 🎺✨

05/30/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Our Spring Concert is finally here, and we still have a few tickets available🎺

There’s still time to grab your tickets and be part of this highly anticipated performance by the talented young ladies of Girls Play Trumpets Too. We hit the stage at 3:00 p.m. and doors open at 2:30 p.m.

🌟 Special Guest:
📍 Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
🕒 3:00–5:00 p.m.

You don’t want to miss this historic and inspiring afternoon of music, mentorship, and excellence.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now — link in bio!

05/29/2026

What a magical moment! Our trumpet instructor, Elva Gurule who attends , had the opportunity to sit in with the incredible and at

Moments like these remind us of the power of community and self-expression.

We’re thrilled to have Ingrid Jensen join us as our special guest for the Girls Play Trumpets Too Spring Concert this Saturday, May 30, from 3–5 p.m. at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music!

Come out to support these young ladies who have been working hard to prepare for this special performance.

🎟️ Grab your tickets today — link in bio!

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