Welcome to the UTK Trumpet Studio, a group of approximately 15 undergraduate and graduate music majors.

Each week you’ll take a lesson and participate in a studio class (solo class). Most students elect to play in the UTK Trumpet Ensemble, which meets once a week. Major ensembles open to all trumpet studio members by audition include the Symphony Orchestra, the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. There are also numerous chamber music groups such as brass quintets, brass quartets, brass trios and trumpet ensembles of all sizes.

Understanding the changing role of musicians and pedagogues in our current times we value your individuality and will encourage you to develop the artistic skills that are unique to you. Writing for trumpet, playing solo, orchestral or chamber music, writing academically and teaching are all welcomed skills in the Trumpet Studio that we want you to experience.

The combined effect of challenging, supportive private instruction, a variety of top-notch ensemble experiences, rigorous academic courses in music theory and musicology, will encourage you to develop your trumpet playing and musicianship. 

If you are interested in learning how to be the best musician and trumpet player you can be, become a member of the UT Trumpet Studio. Please contact Arthur Zanin ([email protected]) and see the Auditions section of this website.