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Professor Jeffrey Scott’s trumpet concerto "ATHENA" premieres
Professor Jeffrey Scott’s new trumpet concerto A"THENA" has received its premiere. Commissioned by trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden, the work reimagines the Greek goddess Athena as a figure of clarity leadership and peace.
The concerto moves beyond a traditional solo role, presenting the trumpet as both a musical voice and a listener within a larger conversation. Scott blends regional influences lyrical fragments and shifting musical styles to explore themes of conflict reconciliation and possibility.
Across its movements, ATHENA draws on a wide range of sounds and references, from lullabies and hymn-like melodies to dance forms and urban rhythms. These elements come together to create a work that reflects on power identity and the role of music in times of tension.
The piece highlights Scott’s approach to composition as both expressive and socially engaged, using sound to explore how music can respond to and shape the world around us.