Recent Activities & Alumni
Numerous graduates have continued with graduate studies in trumpet performance at Yale University, Eastman School of Music, New England Conservatory, Ithaca College, University of Minnesota, Univiversity of Wisconsin, University of Louisville, and other schools. Many have gone on to teach in secondary schools and colleges throughout the United States. Some recent alumni include:
- Renae Adrian- Concerto competition winner, University of Lousiville
- Michael Barry- lead trumpet, Eastman Jazz Ensemble; free lance studio work, Atlanta, Georgia
- Peter Bartels- freelance trumpeter in the Chicago area
- Patrick Brush - United States Air Force Band, Boston, Mass.
- John Carlson- Outstanding performances/recordings with Either Orchestra, Boston, Mass.; toured and recorded with Machito, Cab Calloway, Artie
- Shaw Band, George Garzone
- David Cooper - professor of trumpet at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, solo recording entitled "Bach Cello Suites for Trumpet"
- Cornelia Fehr Flunker- Yale University
- Joel Flunker- finalist in International Trumpet Guild Mock Orchestra Audition Competition, member of United States Army Band at West Point
- Noah Monsen- University of Minnesota
- Marty Robinson- professor of trumpet, Florida A and M University
- Todd Scheivelbein- Concerto competition winner, Ithaca College
- Elizabeth Schmitter- Wisconsin Brass
- Scott Spiegelberg- Eastman School of Music
- Richard Tirk - Michigan State University faculty brass quintet
- Bruce Wermuth- lead trumpet, Eastman Jazz Ensemble; free lance studio work, Dallas, Texas
