Eric Copeland has been composing music and playing the piano since he was 13. His mother and grandmother were both piano teachers, but Eric definitely took a different road in music. Eric began playing keyboards and synthesizers along with piano eventually touring with a band through the midwest and with band…

Jay Cordero has been a musician since his second year of middle school and would have started earlier if given the opportunity. Jay has always had a love and passion for music, and he began his journey on Saxophone. Later, he developed an appreciation for piano and drums in the beginning of his high school ye…

David Rene Cortez is a passionate and professional musician. He studied at Miami Dade College under Dr. David W. Brubeck, of whom was a pupil of the legendary Arnold Jacobs. Mr. Cortez was one of the original members of the “Brickell Brass” septet. After completing his collegiate studies, he continued hi…

Matthew Darr is a 2022 graduate from the University of Delaware, where he studied trombone performance with Dr. Bruce Tychinski. A native of Stoystown, PA, Matt received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Music Education, studying trombone under Dr. Christian Dicki…

Chuck is a brass specialist, performing on trumpet, trombone, euphonium and tuba all around the Seattle area. Chuck also plays keys and organ as the music director at Live Life Church in Renton. Chuck performs all types of music with all types of ensembles ranging from classical, funk, even specializing in tr…

Zack has experience not only in teaching private lessons and giving clinics (10+ years), but is also in demand as a performer and composer. He leads his own 10-piece jazz collective called Nostal-jazz (nuh-STAHL-jazz) which plays video game soundtracks, TV show theme songs, and film music of the last few deca…

Michael Dorfman obtained his Bachelors Degree in Music Education from City College of New York. After completing his education, he took off to see the world! Over the span of 10 years, he performed in many cities throughout the country including internationally; from Montreal to Miami, New York and Atlantic C…

One of the most intense and passionate trumpeters on the DC jazz scene, Freddie Dunn Jr is described as “fire and ice”. Active professionally since 1992, the horn is truly a paintbrush in the hands of this gifted, melodic trumpeter. As a musician and educator, Freddie teaches all brass areas and piano.

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Ed Eby is quickly becoming known as one of the best up-and-coming musicians in the Denver area. As a trombonist, he has played with some of Denver’s best ensembles including the Adam Bartczak Big Band, Denver Jazz Orchestra, Lakewood Symphony and the Colorado Honor band. While attaining a bachelor’s degr…

Christopher Evans is a lively teacher of piano and brass who has dedicated his life to music since an early age. In his early musical life, Christopher performed and marched with the Sherman High School Marching band under head band director Ryan Jenkins. assistant director Flint Weed, percussion director Jam…