Melissa Venema
Melissa Venema (born April 12, 1995 in Alkmaar ) is a Dutch trumpeter .
Career
Venema lives with her parents in Zaandam, northwest of Amsterdam , and is the youngest of six children.
At the age of eight she discovered the trumpet as a musical instrument. At the age of ten, Melissa passed the entrance examination to the Conservatorium van Amsterdam , the Conservatorium van Amsterdam , where she has been trained ever since. In total, Melissa plays five different trumpets and has already played twice for Queen Beatrix . Another highlight of her career is the interplay with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra. Since 2008 she has accompanied the orchestra as a soloist for several concerts. In 2007 and 2009 Melissa Venema was on tour in South Africa. In Germany, Melissa found a mentor in the trumpeter Till Brönner , with whom she performed in winter 2010 as part of the ARD television show Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel .
Awards
- 2005 school competition - 1st place
- 2005 Carla Leurs Prize - 1st place
- 2007 HaFaBra Concours - 1st place
- 2008 Princess Christina Competition - Advancement Award
- 2008 Stichting Jong Muziektalent Nederland - 1st place
- 2008 Stichting Jong Muziektalent Nederland - 2nd place
- 2009 Princess Christina Competition - 1st place
- 2009 Princess Christina Competition - Advancement Award
Discography
Albums
- 2006 Melissa voor U
- 2009 Melissa In Concert
- 2010 From The Heart
- 2012 The Trumpet Is My Voice
Web links
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Venema, Melissa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Dutch trumpeter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 12, 1995 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Alkmaar |