GPTT | Electronic Press Kit

Girls Play Trumpets Too

A nationally recognized youth cultural movement redefining the future of music performance, leadership, and artistic identity.

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About GPTT

Girls Play Trumpets Too (GPTT) is a nationally recognized youth music collective and nonprofit arts organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, under the direction of trumpeter and cultural producer Troy Sawyer.

GPTT is not a marching band — it is a performance collective, leadership development platform, and cultural movement rooted in artistic excellence and youth empowerment.

The organization serves a diverse group of girls across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, providing structured access to music education, mentorship, and high-visibility performance opportunities.

National Media & Broadcast Features

Featured on CBS Mornings, spotlighting GPTT’s youth empowerment mission and national cultural impact.
Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, showcasing GPTT in nationally televised performance collaborations.
Regional and local television coverage across New Orleans cultural programming and broadcast interviews.
Podcast interviews and magazine features centered on arts innovation, leadership, and global youth engagement.

High-Profile Performance Highlights

GPTT has performed alongside acclaimed artists and headlined major cultural events throughout New Orleans and beyond.

Headliner performance at Satchmo Summer Festival alongside Troy Sawyer
Featured performance at Gentilly Festival
Performance collaboration with Grammy Award winner Tank of Tank & The Bangas
Featured alongside the world-renowned Pinettes Brass Band
Performance with Nell Simmons Bradley (The Voice)
Regional cultural festivals, civic showcases, and institutional performances across the Gulf South

GPTT performances are immersive cultural experiences blending artistry, storytelling, and youth leadership.

Global Cultural Exchange Initiative

GPTT operates an active cultural exchange program featuring international student participation, media storytelling, and global artistic diplomacy.

The initiative has been highlighted in televised interviews, podcasts, magazine features, and social media documentation showcasing cross-cultural engagement through music.

Emerging international pathways include Tanzania and Belize as part of GPTT’s growing global exchange footprint.

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Booking & Strategic Partnerships

GPTT is available for festivals, cultural institutions, educational programming, corporate engagements, and national media features.

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