Dr. Derek Ganong is a versatile trumpeter, educator, engineer, and collaborator committed to breaking down barriers between genres, disciplines, and audiences. As Associate Professor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz at Boise State University, he champions innovation in higher education while mentoring the next generation of musicians. Internationally recognized for his multifaceted expertise, Dr. Ganong is equally in demand for his high-level trumpet performance across diverse musical settings and his deep experience in music production. He serves as principal trumpet with the Boise Baroque Orchestra and Opera Idaho, and performs on Eb soprano cornet with the Brass Band of the Treasure Valley. He is a founding member of Newstream Brass and the Treasure Valley Jazz All Stars, and also serves as Chief Technology Officer and trumpet faculty for the Brass Institutes of America.