Todd Olges
Humble
Summary
Experienced musician with a proven record of unifying brass sections and enhancing ensembles sounds. Skilled in sight reading, chamber music, and understanding the complexities of playing within a section and how to support other players. Ready to contribute to a high level performances and to foster collaboration withing sections throughout the ensemble.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Trumpet
Texas Medical Center Orchestra
Houston, TX
09.2025 - Current
Executed the role of Principal Trumpet in the ensemble for the most demanding pieces for each concert for the season. Provided leadership for the brass section to help present a homogenized brass ensemble sound to be used and shaped by the Music Director.
Extra Trumpet/Substitute
Houston Symphony Orchestra
Houston, TX
05.2024 - Current
Principal Trumpet
Symphony North Of Houston
Houston, TX
09.2019 - Current
Executed the role of Principal Trumpet in the ensemble for the most demanding pieces for each concert for each season. Provided leadership for the brass section to help present a homogenized brass ensemble sound to be used and shaped by the Music Director.
Audition Runner Up
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Audition
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2024 - 09.2024
Featured Solo Artist
Symphony North Of Houston
Houston, TX
12.2023 - 12.2023
Finalist For 2nd Trumpet Audition
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
Little Rock, AR
05.2023 - 05.2023
Principal Trumpet
Foundation Brass Quintet
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 05.2022
Facilitated a chamber ensemble to collaborate effectively and achieve their best performance.
2nd Trumpet
Houston Sinfonietta
Houston, TX
09.2018 - 05.2019
Trumpet Section Leader
Eastern Music Festival
Greensboro, NC
07.1991 - 08.1991
Education
Bachelor's of Music - Performance
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-1992
Master of Divinity - Christian Education
Lincoln College
Lincoln, ILSkills
- Large ensemble experience
- Chamber music experience
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Collaborative
- Historical performance practice
Affiliations
American Federation Of Musicians
Timeline
Principal Trumpet
Texas Medical Center Orchestra
09.2025 - Current
Audition Runner Up
Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet Audition
09.2024 - 09.2024
Extra Trumpet/Substitute
Houston Symphony Orchestra
05.2024 - Current
Featured Solo Artist
Symphony North Of Houston
12.2023 - 12.2023
Finalist For 2nd Trumpet Audition
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
05.2023 - 05.2023
Principal Trumpet
Symphony North Of Houston
09.2019 - Current
2nd Trumpet
Houston Sinfonietta
09.2018 - 05.2019
Principal Trumpet
Foundation Brass Quintet
01.2018 - 05.2022
Trumpet Section Leader
Eastern Music Festival
07.1991 - 08.1991
Master of Divinity - Christian Education
Lincoln College
Bachelor's of Music - Performance
Indiana University, Bloomington