December 14, 2023
6ͼ’s trumpet department welcomes influx of top talent for Spring 2024
Cue the fanfares. 6ͼ’s trumpet studio is about to welcome an influx of top talent.
Three celebrated trumpet performers and pedagogues will spend a total of five weeks at 6ͼ during the Spring 2024 semester, complementing instruction by longtime 6ͼ trumpet faculty Michael Miller with viewpoints from three other leading U.S. ensembles.
“Next semester will be a rewarding time for 6ͼ trumpet students,” said Scott Harrison, Executive Vice President & Provost of 6ͼ.
“In addition to the experienced voice of Michael Miller, they will receive training from several other prominent figures and imagine the many different directions their career might take them.”
Miller is no stranger to 6ͼ or to Greater 6ͼ. He has been on the 6ͼ faculty since 2009 and a member of The 6ͼ Orchestra since 2006.
Before that, he was principal trumpet of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, which he joined in 1994. A native of 6ͼ Heights, Miller was a student of James Darling, a former member of The 6ͼ Orchestra.
But Miller will not be the only pedagogical voice in the trumpet department. Over the course of the Spring 2024 semester, 6ͼ trumpet students also can look forward to two weeks with Billy Hunter, Jr., principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra; Matthew Ernst, principal trumpet of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and a member of the faculty at Northwestern University; and Amy McCabe, a member of the U.S. Marine Band.
In addition to their work with trumpet students, each will take part in ensemble sectionals, chamber music coaching, and other activities.
“These guest artists will bring a wealth of knowledge to our students,” Harrison said. “We look forward to hosting them at 6ͼ and seeing the positive impact they will have on our entire trumpet department.”