Roger MoisanThe Truro: A New Composition for OrchestraMy family’s story told through music: the story of indentured Indians, the forgotten slaves.Dec 27, 2023Dec 27, 2023
Roger MoisanMy thanks and apologies to my children’s generation.As I settle at my typewriter, ribbon inked, ready for my weekly reflection on the world around us, I am struck by an overwhelming…Jun 16, 2020Jun 16, 2020
Roger MoisanHow does it feel being a POC (person of colour) in 2020 Britain?Before unpicking this question and the reasons why, I will answer directly and from my personal perspective. I feel like a guest in my own…Jun 11, 2020Jun 11, 2020
Roger MoisanBetween stools, a search for identity as a mixed race person.“So, where do you come from originally?” asked the TV host back in 1989 when all I wanted to do was talk about my music. The last thing on…Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Roger MoisanIf not now, when?Well the title could be, ‘Things I’ll Do Differently When This Is All Over’, but that has probably been used to excess by now. If, like…May 24, 2020May 24, 2020
Roger MoisanPerformance Anxiety — A Trumpet PerspectivePerformance anxiety, or stage fright, affects all musicians at some point in their lives and can be devastating for us trumpet players…Jun 11, 2018Jun 11, 2018
Roger MoisanEllaWhat I am about to tell you is a true story and the events of which are still absolutely clear to me as if they took place yesterday. Have…Apr 25, 2018Apr 25, 2018
Roger MoisanEMBARRASSING MUSICAL MOMENTS — UP ON THE ROOF!The nature of music making means that there are many opportunities for making a complete fool of yourself in front of a lot of people. One…Apr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018