Elevate Your Artistry at Boise State: The Future of Trumpet Performance

Why study trumpet at Boise State? Because the modern industry demands more than just a "classical" or "jazz" player—it demands a versatile, tech-literate professional.

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At Boise State, you don’t just join a studio; you enter a high-level laboratory for musical excellence led by Dr. Derek Ganong and Dr. Zach Buie. This unique partnership offers you the rare advantage of two full-time trumpet professors, ensuring a diversity of perspective and unparalleled individual attention.

The Boise State Advantage:

• Stylistic Mastery: Our graduates are expertly trained to lead in Jazz, Classical, and Chamber music settings. We don't just teach you how to play; we teach you how to adapt.

• The New Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music: Our innovative BA degree offers unprecedented flexibility. It is designed for the modern student who wants to combine elite music performance with other disciplines—such as Computer Science, Business, or Communications—creating a custom career path that fits your unique goals.

• Music Industry & Technology: As a hub for Music Production, we offer a dedicated certificate and coursework in engineering and digital literacy. You will learn to produce, record, and mix, ensuring you are ready for the professional studio environment.

• Entrepreneurial Agency: Through our leadership of the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and the Treefort Music Fest collaboration, you gain real-world experience in arts administration, fundraising, and industry networking.
   

Whether your goal is the orchestral stage, a career in music technology, or arts entrepreneurship, the Boise State trumpet experience provides a world-class foundation that is unlike any other in the country.

Your future in music is multifaceted. Contact us today to schedule a trial lesson and explore your options!

Would you like me to create a "Degree Comparison" chart that shows how a student might combine a Music BA with a specific outside field like Marketing or Computer Science?

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The Power of the New BA Degree

Our innovative Bachelor of Arts (BA) is designed for the modern student. It allows you to maintain elite trumpet studies while dedicating significant elective space to a second subject area. Imagine combining your trumpet degree with:
 

• Computer Science: For careers in software synthesis or game audio.

• Business/Marketing: For high-level arts management and promotion.

• Health Sciences: A perfect track for future Music Therapists or medical professionals.
   

Your future in music is multifaceted. Contact us today to schedule a trial lesson and explore which path is right for you!