2009–Present
La Mirada Symphony
Principal Trumpet
Performance · Instruction
Trumpet
Orchestral musician, soloist, freelance performer, and teacher with experience spanning symphonic, chamber, commercial, and educational settings.
Performance
A career built through ensemble playing.
Trumpet has remained at the center of my musical life throughout my work as a performer, educator, and arranger. My performance experience includes principal and section positions, substitute and utility work, solo appearances, recording sessions, and freelance engagements.
Across those settings, I value preparation, flexibility, stylistic awareness, and the ability to listen and respond within an ensemble. Whether playing a principal role or contributing from within a section, my goal is always to serve the musical whole.
Current Performance
Active orchestral work.
2022–Present
South Coast Symphony
Substitute / Utility Trumpet
2026–Present
South Orange County Orchestra
4th / Utility Trumpet
Selected Experience
Orchestral and ensemble work across Southern California and beyond.
- Corona Symphony — Principal Trumpet
- Orange County Wind Symphony — Principal Trumpet
- Symphonic Winds of the Pacific — Principal Trumpet
- Orange County Symphony — Principal Trumpet
- Santa Monica Symphony — Principal / 3rd Trumpet
- Los Angeles Symphony — 2nd Trumpet
- Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra — 2nd Trumpet
- Downey Symphony — Substitute Trumpet
- Cabrillo Music Festival — 4th Trumpet
- Bear Valley Music Festival — 3rd Trumpet
Additional ensemble experience includes the Golden State British Brass Band and earlier service with the La Mirada Symphony.
Beyond the Concert Hall
La Sonora del Caribe
Lead Trumpet · 2006–2010
Four years as lead trumpet with the Los Angeles-based cumbia ensemble La Sonora del Caribe, performing in a musical setting that called for a very different approach to style, articulation, endurance, and ensemble playing.
Performance Highlights
Selected solo and recording work.
2018
Bernard Herrmann Recording Session
Principal Trumpet
2017
Hummel Trumpet Concerto
Soloist, La Mirada Symphony
2015
Hummel Trumpet Concerto
Soloist, Corona Symphony
Instruction
Building musicianship from the instrument outward.
My approach to trumpet instruction emphasizes the fundamentals that make expressive playing possible: efficient breathing, tone production, articulation, flexibility, range, endurance, and thoughtful practice.
Technique is never the final goal. I want students to develop the physical reliability and musical understanding that allow them to focus less on operating the instrument and more on communicating through it.
Inquire about instruction →Training
Performance study grounded in the orchestral tradition.
University of Southern California
Master of Music in Trumpet Performance
Chapman University
Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance and Music Education
Principal Teachers
Malcolm McNab · Rob-Roy McGregor · Boyde Hood · David Washburn
Performance & Instruction
Let’s make music.
For orchestral, chamber, freelance, recording, or instructional inquiries, please get in touch.