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Anthony Prisk serves as an Adjunct Professor of Trumpet in the Instrumental Studies program at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance. He concurrently holds faculty positions at the Peabody Institute in Baltimore and teaches at summer festivals including Philadelphia International Music Festival, Luzerne Music Center, and Monteux School. A second trumpet with The Philadelphia Orchestra since 2013, he previously held the same position with the Houston Symphony for 11 seasons.
His educational background:
- Bachelor of Music, University of Illinois, studying with Ray Sasaki and Michael Ewald
- Master of Music, McGill University, studying with Paul Merkelo
Prisk's professional focus centers on trumpet performance and orchestral training. With extensive experience performing globally with major ensembles including the Boston Symphony and Montreal Symphony, he emphasizes technical precision and musical interpretation in his pedagogy. His career bridges high-level orchestral performance with dedicated music education.
His accolades include:
- Two international trumpet competitions through the International Trumpet Guild
- Second Prize in the National Trumpet Competition
As an educator, Prisk mentors students through university programs, summer festivals, and The Philadelphia Orchestra's All City initiative, which provides music instruction to Philadelphia public school students. His performance career includes solo appearances with the New World Symphony and Temple University Wind Symphony, alongside numerous commercial recordings.
