H. Carl Hess, Jr.
Assistant Professor of Music
Chair of Brass

M.M., Duquesne University
B.A., Alderson-Broaddus College (cum laude)

Conducting studies with Robert Cameron, Donald McKinney, Steven Pederson and Timothy DeWitt. Additional studies at James Madison University and the University of North Texas. Principal trumpet teachers include George Vosburgh, Charles Lirette, Timothy DeWitt and Allen Bachelder. Founding member, Pittsburgh Brass Quintet. Winner of State and Regional MTNA Young Artists Competition and second place winner nationally. Semi-finalist, National Trumpet Competition. Specializations include Baroque trumpet performance practice. Research has focused on the life and works of Percy Grainger with special emphasis on Colonial Song. Featured performer and soloist Reflections in Brass, and Duquesne University's Music of Duquesne Composers and Arrangers. Memberships include the International Trumpet Guild, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Contact
carl.hess@gmail.com
412.396.1728
Room 3B