One Man, One Trumpet, Lots of Music

An event planner would receive a list of recommended repertoire based on the specific type of event in question.
Any special requests as far as musical selections go would be coordinated and utilized for the specific event.
I can offer music fitting for any occasion and purpose to add substance and ambience to your special event.
Additionally I am easy to contact, flexible with music selection, and have experience playing for a number of different contexts from club style settings, to intimate venues, to mariachi!

Instrumentalist Jeremy Perkins formed an immediate passion for music at a young age taking musical lessons in guitar, piano and trumpet. As a native of Miami, Florida raised in southwest Georgia, Perkins studied trumpet throughout middle and high school where he was accepted into numerous honor bands, festivals, and clinics such as the Tri-State Music Festival and the Southeastern United States Honor Band Clinic where he was often placed into the top tier of his section.

As an ensemble/chamber musician, Perkins has been highly active in University Wind Ensembles, Symphony Orchestras, Brass Bands, Trumpet ensembles, and chamber ensembles throughout his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He has performed in the large trumpet ensemble division as a quarterfinalist at the 2016 and 2018 National Trumpet Competitions.

Perkins has had the fortune of performing at conferences such as the College Band Directors Association conference in Charleston, SC, the Georgia Music Educators Association in Athens, GA, the North American British Brass Band Championships in Fort Wayne, IN, the National Trumpet Competition, and the International Trumpet Guild Conference in San Antonio, TX. Perkins regularly performed with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra from 2016 to 2019 as 2nd/3rd Trumpet performing a plethora of repertoire with the ensemble.

Additionally, Perkins has performed with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra as a regular Trumpet substitute within the section. He also served as the MTNA State Representative in the Brass Young Artist division for the state of Florida in 2021. In addition, Perkins has actively freelanced with a several churches, community orchestras, and chamber ensembles in the Metro Atlanta, Mid-Michigan, and Florida pan-handle regions.

Prior to being a Doctoral candidate at The Florida State University under Dr. Christopher Moore, Perkins studied with Justin Emerich at Michigan State University earning his Master of Music with Honors. Through his time living in Michigan, Perkins was selected to join the Jackson Symphony Orchestra staff as a Student Administrative Assistant and was formerly the Marketing Intern for the Michigan State University Community Music School. Before Michigan State, he studied with Dr. Douglas Lindsey and Michael Tiscione at Kennesaw State University where he received his Bachelor’s in Music Performance magna cum laude.

While living in Tallahassee, Perkins was on the Box Office/Floor Staff within the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and the Operating Staff for the Ruby Diamond Auditorium where he actively strived to contribute to his community and learn various logistical/operational skills for future endeavors. He was also on staff with the Grand Teton Music Festival as their Patron Services Associate in 2024.

Since his time in higher education, Perkins has had the opportunity to perform and learn from several significant trumpet players/pedagogues in Masterclass settings such as: Wiff Rudd, professor of Trumpet at Baylor University; Allan Dean, former professor of Trumpet at Yale University; renowned international soloist Allen Vizzutti; collaborative pianist Rebecca Wilt; UC Boulder Trumpet professor Ryan Gardner; Alexander White, Assistant Principal Trumpet of the Seattle Symphony; and Michigan State Trumpet Professor Justin Emerich.

Through his teaching endeavors, Mr. Perkins has been on staff for several middle and high school band programs in Georgia and Michigan. Perkins has taught private music lessons in Wyoming, Georgia, Michigan, and Florida where he instructed young students the fundamental principles of music and the importance of musical values through Trumpet and Piano. Perkins has coached undergraduate Trumpet ensembles at FSU and maintains a private music studio through where he teaches musicians of all ages Trumpet, Piano, and Ukulele.

Perkins aspires to become a distinguished Trumpet Professor and maintain a studio of vibrant and talented young trumpeters while maintaining a career freelancing, discussing research, commissioning new music, performing with various instrumental/chamber ensembles, etc.
Perkins can be found walking in nature with his dog Pepper, cooking new recipes, watching sunsets, or reading a Stephen King novel.

Perkins plays on Bach Trumpets and Toshi Mouthpieces

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