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Owen Brown

Owen Brown

Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Competent lead trumpet player from Charlottesville, taught out of the reputable Albemarle High School band program directed by Greg Thomas and Andrew LaPrade. Took 4 years of private lessons from John D'earth, a well known and talented jazz musician in the area, and 6 years of jazz and improvisation experience.

Work History

Touring Musician

Big Ray And The Kool Cats- Live Wedding Band
2022.12 - 2022.12
  • Used sight reading and communication skills to accompany the band leader/ Lead vocalist and musical intuition to make shows energetic and enjoyable
  • Performed in 4 shows.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2025

Skills

  • Sight-Reading Music
  • Solos and Ensembles
  • Selling Techniques
  • Practicing Pieces
  • Active Chamber Musician
  • Strong Improvising Ability
  • Perform Concerts
  • Optimizing Sound
  • Live Performances

Accomplishments

    - First chair trumpet All-Virginia Jazz Ensemble

    - Played on multiple records with John D'earth and the UVA Jazz Ensemble

    - Lead trumpet with the JMU Jazz Ensemble

    - Soprano cornetist for the JMU Brass Band

    - Principle player for the JMU Wind Symphony

    - 4 years of gigging experience involving sight reading/ improvisation

Timeline

Touring Musician

Big Ray And The Kool Cats- Live Wedding Band
2022.12 - 2022.12

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

James Madison University
Owen Brown