Graham Ashton

Graham Ashton is a Grammy-nominated Professor of Music at Purchase College, State University of New York, specializing in instrumental performance, particularly trumpet. He has held leadership roles including Co-Program Head, Chair of Brass (1999-2017), and Chair of the Purchase College Strategic Planning Committee. A renowned soloist and educator, he has performed with orchestras like the BBC Symphony and London Philharmonic.

• Co-Program Head, Instrumental Performance
• Chair of Brass, Purchase College (1999-2017)
• Kempner Distinguished Professor (2005-2007)

Education:

• Performance Diploma, Royal Academy of Music (England)

Research Interests span Baroque music (focusing on Henry Purcell and London during the Restoration), music of the Art Deco era, early music, and folk music traditions. His teaching emphasizes historical context, performance techniques, and interdisciplinary connections between music and visual arts.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Grammy Award Nomination

Committee Involvement includes chairing Purchase College's Strategic Planning and Assessment Committee, co-chairing the Purchase College Senate, and contributing to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

Professional Networks encompass affiliations with MoMA, the Whitney Museum, Jazz at Lincoln Center (Dizzy’s), and Smoke Jazz & Supper Club. He is a patron of The Picture House, an art-deco cinema in Bronxville, NY.