LEAD-TRUMPET.COM

Specializing in private trumpet lessons, both in my studio and on-line

About Me

I hold a B.S. in Music Performance from Towson State University in Baltimore, MD, and a MM in Performance from The Pennsylvania State University.

 

I have studied with:

             Dr. Langston Fitzgerald, III

             Ray Moore

             Henry J. “Hank” Levy

             Wynton Marsalis

             Bill Warfield

 

I have performed with:

             2111 Brass Quintet (1st trumpet)

             Chris Vadala

             Ron Holloway

             Al Williams

             Vaughn Nark

             The Box Tops

             Peaches and Herb

             Little Anthony and the Imperials

             Ed McMahon

             Little Feat

             Harry Anderson

             Dana Carvey

             Junior Cline and the Recliners

             The Soul Crackers

             Julia Nixon

             Music at Penn’s Woods Festival Orchestra

            

Awards:

 

             Outstanding Lead Trumpet, 1992 George

                          Mason Jazz Festival

 

             Honored Graduate, 1992 Towson State                      University College of Fine Arts Convocation

 

             Outstanding Lead Trumpet, 2008 Notre

                          Dame Jazz Festival

 

             Finalist, 2008 International Brass Chamber                           Music Festival (with the 2111 Brass)