Miguel Lopez Gonzalez
Salina
Summary
Versatile and skilled trumpet player with 4+ years of experience in jazz, classical, and pop performance. Equipped with excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills. Successful at learning new musical pieces quickly and accurately to maximize contribution to group success. Hardworking and diligent with good understanding of time and rhythm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
WSU Wind Ensemble and Jazz Arts 1 Ensemble
Wichita State University
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Second chair trumpet in Jazz Art 1 Ensemble
Student Assistant
WSU Music Library
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Responsible for assisting music students and faculty in locating and checking out music equipment and accessories.
WSU Symphonic Band and Jazz Arts 1 Ensemble
Wichita State University
01.2024 - 01.2025
- First chair trumpet in Symphonic Band and fourth chair in Jazz Arts 1 Ensemble
Jazz/Concert Band
Salina Central High School
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Trumpet section leader: Responsible for underclassmen, ensuring everyone understood the assignments, and practiced their music. Responsible for communicating with everyone and the band director.
Education
Jazz Performance Major
Wichita State University
Wichita, KansasHigh School Diploma -
Salina High School Central
Salina, Kansas05-2024
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
- Performance with the Wichita Wind Symphony | March 2025
- First chair trumpet in KMEA All-State Jazz Band
- Kansas City Basie for Best High Brass Solo
- Jazz Festival for Trumpet Solo
- Received a rating of 1 at the state solo contest two years in a row
- Second chair trumpet in Mid-Kansas Jazz Ensemble
- Xcel Music Production Achievement Award
Teachers
- David Hunsicker
- Gavin Blehm
- Wendy Stein
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
WSU Wind Ensemble and Jazz Arts 1 Ensemble
Wichita State University
01.2025 - 01.2026
Student Assistant
WSU Music Library
08.2024 - 01.2026
WSU Symphonic Band and Jazz Arts 1 Ensemble
Wichita State University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Jazz/Concert Band
Salina Central High School
01.2020 - 01.2024
Jazz Performance Major
Wichita State University
High School Diploma -
Salina High School Central