Christopher Martin (trumpeter)

Christopher Martin
Origin Marietta, Georgia, United States
Genres Classical
Occupation(s) Trumpeter
Associated acts Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Christopher Martin is an American trumpet player who was named the principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic in May of 2016 and will begin his tenure there in September of 2016.[1]He was previously principal trumpet for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (2005-2016) and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and was a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra.[2] During his time in Chicago, Martin gave the world premieres of many trumpet concerti.[3]

Martin is a native of Marietta, Georgia and an alumnus of the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer.[4] He is a runner, and has completed numerous marathons. He also was a member of the Spirit of Atlanta Drum and Bugle corps in the early 1990's[5]

References

  1. ↑ Cooper, Michael (May 5, 2016). "New York Philharmonic Names New Principal Trumpet". New York Times. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ http://cso.org/About/Performers/Performer.aspx?id=3180
  3. ↑ http://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2012/12/csos-christopher-martin-scales-the-heights-in-rouses-rousing-trumpet-concerto/
  4. ↑ http://cso.org/About/Performers/Performer.aspx?id=3180
  5. ↑ Geelhoed, Marc (February 1, 2005). "Principal Martin". Time Out Chicago. Retrieved April 7, 2013.

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