Keefe Martin
Professional Tumpeter
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Highly skilled trumpeter with experience in big band orchestras, classical orchestras, performance and recording bands. Has a high aptitude for lead trumpet and extensive knowledge for many genres of music.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Trumpeter for Fortress Dance Band
Elan Artist Ltd
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Performs in settings such as performance venues, weddings and corporate events.
- Extensive understanding and aptitude for Urban Gospel, Funk, Soul, Pop, and Rock music.
- Attends rehearsals and meetings related to performance details and improvements.
Instrumentalist
Jarrell Entertainment
New York, NY
09.2021 - Current
- Performs in settings such as fund raisers, weddings and corporate event
- Performs repertoire with deep understanding of the correct styles of many genres including Pop, Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Afro-Beat, Funk, Soul, Bossa Nova and Classical.
Vevo
Nokia
New York, NY
09.2019 - 09.2019
- Recorded music and live performance video under Princess Nokia for Sugar Honey Iced Tea.
- Interpreted artist's ideas while utilizing consistent sound quality for recording purposes.
- Improvised musical lines to fit musical dialogue between artist and instrumentation on set.
- Followed and interpreted directors instructions and vision.
Lead Trumpet
SUNY Purchase Jazz Orchestra
New York, NY
04.2014 - 05.2019
- Responsible for interpreting the music in the correct genre and style.
- Communicated effectively with members of the section and band.
- Facilitated a clear upper range, follow and interpret the directors instruction and ideas, organizing sectionals, lead section with strong and clear leadership.
Teacher’s Assistant
State University of New York at Purchase College
Purchase, NY
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Helped and designed weekly lesson plans to help students better understand and interpret the arts.
- Hosted weekly meetings with students to inform them of their respective standings in the class.
- Met with faculty regularly to discuss direction and integrity of class lectures, student performance and morral.
Lead Trumpet
New York Youth Symphony Orchestra Big Band
New York, NY
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Made sure all musicians in the section arrived on time for rehearsals and performances, lead the section in a clear professional manner.
- Understood, identified and interpreted wide styles of big band music.
- Attended all rehearsals and followed the director's instruction.
- Attended all events, meetings, cultural exchanges, and performances on tour.
Ambassador of Recruitment
Jazz Lincoln Center's Middle School Jazz Academy
New York, NY
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Toured and performed in low income neighborhoods and schools to inspire children of color and introduce them to artistic outlets
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz
State University of New York
08.2013 - 05.2017
Masters of Fine Arts - Jazz
State University of New York
08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Sight Reading
Lead Trumpet
Orchestra
Big Band
Pit Orchestra
Team Leadership
Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Ability to Work with a Deadline
Communication
Timeline
Trumpeter for Fortress Dance Band
Elan Artist Ltd
10.2021 - Current
Instrumentalist
Jarrell Entertainment
09.2021 - Current
Vevo
Nokia
09.2019 - 09.2019
Teacher’s Assistant
State University of New York at Purchase College
08.2017 - 12.2017
Lead Trumpet
New York Youth Symphony Orchestra Big Band
08.2017 - 12.2017
Masters of Fine Arts - Jazz
State University of New York
08.2017 - 05.2019
Lead Trumpet
SUNY Purchase Jazz Orchestra
04.2014 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz
State University of New York
08.2013 - 05.2017
Ambassador of Recruitment
Jazz Lincoln Center's Middle School Jazz Academy
10.2007 - 10.2008