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Michael Shannon Brown Jr. serves as Adjunct Professor of Trumpet at the University of North Georgia's Music Department while concurrently acting as Chamber Music Coordinator and Brass Coach at North Paulding High School. A dedicated educator and performer, he holds advanced credentials in trumpet performance and actively shapes modern music pedagogy through innovative initiatives.
Education:
- B.M. in Trumpet Performance, Kennesaw State University (2020)
- M.M. in Trumpet Performance, Western Michigan University (2022)
His professional focus centers on trumpet performance, chamber music, and transformative music education practices. Brown pioneered discussions on equity in school band programs through his presentation "Pushing for Change from the Inside: Bringing Equity to Middle and High School Bands" at the Georgia Music Educators Association conference. His Relative Pitch Podcast critically examines contemporary challenges in music education, curriculum development, and the evolving identity of modern musicians, emphasizing practical solutions for systemic barriers in instrumental programs.
As a private instructor across Metro-Atlanta, Brown has cultivated numerous students achieving District and All-State Honor Band placements, with alumni securing positions at Kennesaw State University, Colgate University, Grand Valley State University, and the University of Georgia. His mentorship extends to pre-intern teacher training at Western Michigan University where he taught high brass methods and supervised studio activities.
Active as both soloist and ensemble performer, Brown has collaborated with the Jones County Symphonic Band and North Paulding High School Brass Choir while presenting recitals throughout Georgia and Michigan. His professional footprint bridges academic instruction, K-12 program development, and performance artistry within the Southeastern United States music education landscape.
