Ben Gunnarson
Trumpet. Music. Teaching. Travel. Disney.
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It's been awhile since I went "out of office" at the Happiest Place On Earth to join the Marine Band, but today finally marks my official last day and transition from cast member back to guest at the Disneyland resort. It's incredibly difficult to sum up how much it has meant to me to work for The Walt Disney Company for the better part of a decade, but if you've ever met me, you might have an idea. From two kids fresh out of undergrad falling in love on King Arthur's Carousel, to playing trumpet on Main Street, U.S.A. with the Disneyland Band, and every other amazing moment along the way, my time at the parks has given me thousands of wonderful memories (and many close friendships) that I will continue to cherish forever. If you've rubbed elbows with me in any capacity at Disney or during my journey to get there, just know that you've been a positive force in changing my life.
Being a "regular" again is bittersweet, and I guess all good things must eventually come to an end. Nonetheless, I can confidently say that no matter the circumstances, every single day, coming to "work" was an absolute treat. To say it's been magical might sound a little cliché, but it's the honest truth. It was magical. 🏰

It's been awhile since I went "out of office" at the Happiest Place On Earth to join the Marine Band, but today finally marks my official last day and transition from cast member back to guest at the Disneyland resort. It's incredibly difficult to sum up how much it has meant to me to work for The Walt Disney Company for the better part of a decade, but if you've ever met me, you might have an idea. From two kids fresh out of undergrad falling in love on King Arthur's Carousel, to playing trumpet on Main Street, U.S.A. with the Disneyland Band, and every other amazing moment along the way, my time at the parks has given me thousands of wonderful memories (and many close friendships) that I will continue to cherish forever. If you've rubbed elbows with me in any capacity at Disney or during my journey to get there, just know that you've been a positive force in changing my life.
Being a "regular" again is bittersweet, and I guess all good things must eventually come to an end. Nonetheless, I can confidently say that no matter the circumstances, every single day, coming to "work" was an absolute treat. To say it's been magical might sound a little cliché, but it's the honest truth. It was magical. 🏰

It's been awhile since I went "out of office" at the Happiest Place On Earth to join the Marine Band, but today finally marks my official last day and transition from cast member back to guest at the Disneyland resort. It's incredibly difficult to sum up how much it has meant to me to work for The Walt Disney Company for the better part of a decade, but if you've ever met me, you might have an idea. From two kids fresh out of undergrad falling in love on King Arthur's Carousel, to playing trumpet on Main Street, U.S.A. with the Disneyland Band, and every other amazing moment along the way, my time at the parks has given me thousands of wonderful memories (and many close friendships) that I will continue to cherish forever. If you've rubbed elbows with me in any capacity at Disney or during my journey to get there, just know that you've been a positive force in changing my life.
Being a "regular" again is bittersweet, and I guess all good things must eventually come to an end. Nonetheless, I can confidently say that no matter the circumstances, every single day, coming to "work" was an absolute treat. To say it's been magical might sound a little cliché, but it's the honest truth. It was magical. 🏰

It's been awhile since I went "out of office" at the Happiest Place On Earth to join the Marine Band, but today finally marks my official last day and transition from cast member back to guest at the Disneyland resort. It's incredibly difficult to sum up how much it has meant to me to work for The Walt Disney Company for the better part of a decade, but if you've ever met me, you might have an idea. From two kids fresh out of undergrad falling in love on King Arthur's Carousel, to playing trumpet on Main Street, U.S.A. with the Disneyland Band, and every other amazing moment along the way, my time at the parks has given me thousands of wonderful memories (and many close friendships) that I will continue to cherish forever. If you've rubbed elbows with me in any capacity at Disney or during my journey to get there, just know that you've been a positive force in changing my life.
Being a "regular" again is bittersweet, and I guess all good things must eventually come to an end. Nonetheless, I can confidently say that no matter the circumstances, every single day, coming to "work" was an absolute treat. To say it's been magical might sound a little cliché, but it's the honest truth. It was magical. 🏰
Time for some flying fingers! 🎺
Here’s a quick excerpt from the last movement - Rhythm of the City. This has been so fun looking back on this piece! I’m so grateful we had the opportunity to perform for the home crowd back at USC ✌️
Special shoutout to @mixerchristiannn for recording this performance.
Cityscapes - Erik Morales
USC Trumpet Quintet
First Prize - 2023 National Trumpet Competition
🎺 @imanilenore @bengunnarson @talitrumpet
@jessicafarmer_trumpet @amy.trumpet
🎧🎥 @mixerchristiannn
#trumpet #ntc #trumpetplayer #brass #musician
Slowing it down with an excerpt from the second movement of Cityscapes: Skyscrapers 🏙️
@imanilenore and @bengunnarson take center stage in the second movement with their soaring melodic lines.
Cityscapes - Erik Morales
USC Trumpet Quintet
First Prize - 2023 National Trumpet Competition
🎺 @imanilenore @bengunnarson @talitrumpet @jessicafarmer_trumpet @amy.trumpet
🎧🎥 @mixerchristiannn
#trumpet #trumpetplayer #chambermusic #brassquintet #musician
Three years ago already!! Missing this amazing quintet and USC right about now ✌️
Cityscapes - Erik Morales
USC Trumpet Quintet
First Prize - 2023 National Trumpet Competition
🎺 @imanilenore @bengunnarson @talitrumpet @jessicafarmer_trumpet @amy.trumpet
🎧🎥 @mixerchristiannn
#trumpet #ntc #trumpetplayer #brass #musician

Vienna Philharmonic tonight with Zarathustra and Sibelius 2 on the menu! 🤌

Vienna Philharmonic tonight with Zarathustra and Sibelius 2 on the menu! 🤌

I never thought that brass playing and -checks notes- TAP DANCING could ever look so good... Mnozil Brass strikes again!

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸
Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸
Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cory Wong @bluenotenyc , @sixbroadway , Statue of Liberty + @libertybagelsny , Ellis Island, @sojospaclub , and a little skiing. A successful Veterans Day weekend with @elizabethgunnarson indeed! 😘🇺🇸

Cynthia Erivo @ Wolf Trap over the weekend… Absolutely jaw-dropping. So happy to have seen her, John Legend, and Jacob Collier there so far this season!!
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