Brass

Bryan DePoy, trumpet

• Doctor of Music in Trumpet Performance from Florida State

University. Noted teachers include the legendary Robert Nagel (formerly of Yale University and the New York Brass Quintet), Charles

Gorham (Indiana University), and Allen Dean (Yale University, St.

Louis Brass Quintet). • Performed with the renowned New Mexico Brass Quintet and recorded a CD with the group. Was a leading freelancer in New Orleans,

Louisiana.

“I love helping students achieve levels they never imagined attainable, reaching higher levels of confidence. I use trumpet lessons as a springboard for personal and professional empowerment.”

Matthew Saunders, trombone

• DMA, Music Composition: The Ohio State University. • Career Highlight: Performing as soloist in his trombone concerto “Homo

Sapiens Trombonesis.”

“I find that working with students inspires much of my creative and scholarly work, from original compositions and arrangements, to music theory research, to conducting the Lakeland Civic Orchestra. Seeing music through the eyes of students keeps it fresh and inspiring every semester.”