Charles Daval

Charles Daval is a Professor of Trumpet at the University of Illinois. Previously, he held prestigious roles including Professor of Trumpet at the University of Michigan (1993–1998), Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Opera and Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Orchestras (post-1998), and Solo Trumpet of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. He also attained a Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from Duquesne University Law School in 2008, focusing on veteran and civil rights advocacy.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, San Jose State University
• Master of Music, Northwestern University
• Juris Doctor (Cum Laude), Duquesne University Law School

Performance & Teaching: Daval has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Boston Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, and Seattle Symphony. His career highlights include PBS broadcasts with the Boston Pops under John Williams, solo engagements with the Toronto Symphony, and acclaimed piccolo trumpet performances at the Carmel Bach Festival. Critics praise his 'technical polish' and 'musical finesse.' He maintains an active teaching schedule, emphasizing trumpet technique and Baroque performance practices.

Legal Advocacy: As a lawyer, he secured veteran benefits through Duquesne's Veteran’s Benefits Clinic and contributed to civil rights litigation. He is admitted to the bars of Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Wyoming.