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Jay Coble serves as Professor of Trumpet at the University of South Florida School of Music, a position held since 1998. He concurrently performs as Principal Trumpet for Opera Tampa (2007-present) and lead trumpet for National Broadway Tours at Tampa's Straz Center. His career uniquely bridges academic instruction with active professional performance across classical, jazz, and commercial music spheres.
Dr. Coble's academic credentials include:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from University of Southern California
- Master's Degree from Indiana University
- Undergraduate Degree from Appalachian State University
His artistic specialization encompasses trumpet performance in diverse settings, informed by studies under William Adam, Joe Phelps, Roy Poper, and Boyde Hood. Professor Coble excels in classical orchestral repertoire, jazz improvisation, and commercial recording contexts, with particular expertise in Broadway pit orchestration and operatic performance. His pedagogical approach integrates technical mastery with stylistic versatility across musical genres.
Key recognition includes:
- 2018 Grammy Nomination for Jazz Surge's 'Whispers on the Wind'
- Contributions to Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Platinum album 'Night Castle'
- Performances with Andrea Bocelli, Renée Fleming, and Plácido Domingo
In student mentorship, Professor Coble directs applied trumpet instruction at all academic levels and ensemble coaching. His professional engagements with Opera Tampa and Broadway productions provide students with industry connections and real-world performance insights. He maintains an active recording career spanning educational materials, jazz collaborations, and commercial projects while leading the Confluences trio (trumpet-trombone-piano). His international work, including masterclasses in China and performances across 25 countries, enriches the studio's global perspective.
