Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Sally Lukasik

Self
Cincinnati,OH
53
years of professional experience

Dedicated trumpeter and accordionist with extensive experience in diverse genres. Known for collaborative artistry and cohesive performances, driving impactful musical experiences across classical and jazz landscapes.

Work History

Trumpeter and Accordionist

4 Months
Lagniappe Creole, Cajun and Gypsy Jazz Band | 02.2026 - Current
  • Continued collaboration with band members to create cohesive performances across diverse genres.

Trumpet Player

6 Years 5 Months
Queen City Vintage Vibe | 01.2020 - Current
  • Specializing in jazz interpretations of musical classics.
  • Currently performing throughout the tri-state region

Professional Musician

52 Years 5 Months
Self | 01.1974 - Current
  • Currently performing as a trumpeter and accordionist at various venues, including performances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet and Cincinnati Opera.
  • Specializing in both classical and jazz music.
  • Member of the Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band from 1996-2020. Performances included appearances at Jazz Festivals throughout the US, Germany and the Netherlands.
  • Working as a studio musician on recordings in the classical, folk and jazz genres.

Education

Master of Arts - Music Theory

University of Denver | Denver

Graduate Teaching Assistant in Music Theory

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Metropolitan State College of Denver | Denver, CO

Bachelor of Music - Trumpet Performance

University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music | Cincinnati, OH

Advanced Level 1 - Accordion Study

Rastelli Accordion Academy | San Marino | 07-2026

Skills

Chamber music experience
Pit orchestra musician
Classical and jazz experience
Teaching experience

Timeline

Trumpeter and Accordionist

Lagniappe Creole, Cajun and Gypsy Jazz Band
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

Trumpet Player

Queen City Vintage Vibe
01.2020 - CurrentRead More

Professional Musician

Self
01.1974 - CurrentRead More

University of Denver

Master of Arts from Music Theory
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Metropolitan State College of Denver

Bachelor of Arts from Music Education
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University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Bachelor of Music from Trumpet Performance
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Rastelli Accordion Academy

Advanced Level 1 from Accordion Study
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Sally Lukasik