Gregg Alvarez
I've recently moved here from the U.S and have 30 years experience on trumpet and 17 years teaching experience. Former students have gone on to study at Julliard, Eastman School of Music and North Western University.
​
I have studied under Joe Burgstaller of Canadian Brass, Mr Dave Scott and the late Dr Michael Tunnell
Bio
I have performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Radiohead, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, held principal trumpet at Rapides Symphony Orchestra in Louisiana and 3rd Trumpet in Lake Charles Symphony.
I was a soloist in the 1st Marine Division Band and toured Western U.S. with the 1st Marine Division Brass Quintet where I also lead brass Masterclasses in high schools and universities..
I’ve also been a soloist at various venues and events to include New York's Carnegie Hall with the University of Louisville Symphony Orchestra, Nancy Reagan’s funeral, 9/11 commemorations, and military memorials throughout the US and Europe.
I held the Trumpet Instructor position at the Naval School of Music in Virginia, USA and have taught hundreds of students over the past 17 years with some students going on to attend Julliard, Northwestern University and the Eastman school of music.
Commercially, I've also performed with pianist Marcus Roberts and drummer Jason Marsalis, and members of the Boston Brass. I've also toured and recorded with a Kentucky-based salsa group called Grupo Aché.
Education
Bachelors Degree in Music Performance
2004-2008
I completed my bachelors at McNeese State University studying under Mr Dave Scott
Master's Degree in Music
2008-2010
I completed my masters at University of Louisville studying with the late Dr Michael Tunnell