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Mikio Sasaki serves as Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance and holds membership in the Atlantic Brass Quintet. Previously, he held teaching positions at Texas Lutheran University as Instructor of Trumpet and Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music as Adjunct Lecturer, while performing with Saint Louis Brass during his New York residency.
His educational trajectory features:
- Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from The University of Texas at Austin (2022)
- Master of Music (MM) from Yale School of Music (2015)
- Bachelor of Music (BM) from The Juilliard School (2013)
Sasaki's research integrates trumpet performance across stylistic boundaries, driven by his upbringing in a multi-genre musical family. His work examines classical repertoire interpretation, jazz improvisation techniques, and bluegrass articulation methods, with emphasis on seamless stylistic transitions through both solo and ensemble contexts. This cross-disciplinary approach manifests in his pedagogical framework and performance practice.
His accolades include:
- Grammy Award (2021) for 'The Prison' with Experiential Orchestra
As an educator, Sasaki mentors students from beginner to collegiate levels through Juilliard’s Music Advancement Program, Little Orchestra Society, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, and Juilliard Precollege. His summer commitments include faculty roles at Mostly Modern Festival and Atlantic Brass Quintet Summer Seminar, focusing on brass pedagogy and ensemble development.
Performance collaborations define his artistic identity, featuring engagements with yMusic, Chamber Music Northwest, Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, and multiple symphonies (Austin, Hawaii, Phoenix, Richmond, San Antonio), alongside Broadway productions like 'Matilda' and contemporary projects with Contemporaneous and LA Philharmonic.
