Picture this. A blurred figure emerges from the clouds in the sky before your very eyes. As the figure becomes clear, you can see that it is Gabriel, the archangel, appearing surrounded by millions of other blurred figures as he sounds his trumpet.

For those who attended Jeremy Kolwinska’s faculty concert Tuesday night, Gabriel was one of the many images you would have seen with closed eyes.

Kolwinska introduced Sonata for Trombone and Piano (Vox Gabrieli), by Stjepan Šulek, as his favorite. This was also the piece that showcased the Voice of Gabriel, as it is translated. It was easy to understand why it was his favorite as it must have been fun to perform. A very exciting piece, it began slowly and quietly before escalating to louder and more somber notes, and finally ending with a round of staccatos, short, choppy notes that involved short, fast breathing on Kolwinska’s part. He was accompanied by Delana Easley on piano.

The Morning Song by Roger Kellaway drew on the emotional and nostalgic sounds of jazz and classical music. One moment of listening would bring calming notes of rest and the next might cause toes to start tapping.

Kolwinska was joined by fellow faculty members Mark Jones on the trumpet and Michael Hernon on the horn for the final three pieces. Each was well performed and brought the audience to its feet for the finale.

If you missed Jeremy Kolwinska’s concert, you missed something special. Kolwinska has been blessed with an outstanding talent for playing the trombone and euphonium.