Michael Kallin

Dr. Michael Kallin is a Lecturer in the Instrumental Performance - Brass program at the University of California, Irvine. A versatile trumpeter and music educator, he maintains an active career in performance, orchestration, and media music preparation across Los Angeles, Europe, and Asia.

• Education: University of California, Santa Barbara (BM 2014), USC Thornton School of Music (MM 2016, DMA 2021)

Research and Professional Interests:
Dr. Kallin specializes in orchestration for media, including film, television, and video games, alongside classical trumpet performance. His work bridges traditional music education with modern entertainment industry practices.

Notable Career Highlights:

• Orchestrator for Activision's Black Ops 6 (Call of Duty franchise)
• Freelance trumpeter in pop/orchestral settings across Europe/Asia
• Session supervisor for global recording projects
• Collaborations with Los Angeles Philharmonic principals

Teaching Affiliations:

• University of Southern California
• Colburn Community School
• University of California, Irvine
• Concordia University

Professional Recognition:

• Contributor to Grammy-winning albums