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Paul Lowry is an Adjunct Lecturer of Trumpet at DePaul University's School of Music, where he teaches trumpet performance and pedagogy. He also serves on faculty at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and at the Merit School of Music where he chairs the brass department and holds the Tom and Sue Pick trumpet chair position.
- Adjunct Lecturer of Trumpet, DePaul University School of Music
- Faculty Member, North Central College (Naperville, IL)
- Chair of Brass Department, Merit School of Music
- Tom and Sue Pick Trumpet Chair, Merit School of Music
Mr. Lowry received his Bachelor of Music degree from West Virginia University in trumpet performance where he studied with Dr. John Winkler. He continued his studies at Florida State University, receiving his master's degree in trumpet performance where he studied with Dr. Christopher Moore and Bryan Goff. Mr. Lowry has also studied with Stephen Burns, Mark Niehaus and Barbara Butler.
- Bachelor of Music, West Virginia University
- Master of Music, Florida State University
Paul Lowry is passionate about advancing the field of trumpet pedagogy, emphasizing a deep understanding of trumpet literature by former pedagogues such as Arban, Stamp, Schlossberg, Clarke, and Vizutti. His teaching philosophy centers on helping students 'read' their sound to heighten awareness during self-guided practice. Mr. Lowry tailors his instruction to each student's unique personality traits, communicating trumpet fundamentals in ways that resonate with individual learners. His research interests span trumpet pedagogy, brass performance techniques, and the interpretation of trumpet literature across different historical periods.
As an active performer, Mr. Lowry has won numerous solo competitions including 1st prize at the National Music Teachers Association (NMTA) national brass competition and as a finalist, finishing as runner-up in the 2004 National Trumpet Competition. He has performed with several orchestras in the Chicagoland area including the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Ballet, and is involved as a chamber musician and recitalist performing throughout North America.
- 1st prize at the National Music Teachers Association (NMTA) national brass competition
- Runner-up in the 2004 National Trumpet Competition
Mr. Lowry has been a member of the Merit School of Music since 2008, where his students have received significant recognition including the $10,000 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship for talented, low-income high school musicians. At the 2015 National Trumpet Competition, the Merit School of Music Honors trumpet ensemble, under Mr. Lowry's direction, became the first high school group to advance to the semi-finals. His students have performed on NPR radio shows and the PBS television program 'From the Top,' and consistently gain acceptance into top music conservatories including Juilliard, Eastman, Oberlin, and others.
Mr. Lowry maintains an active career as a freelance trumpet player in Chicago while dedicating significant time to developing the next generation of brass musicians through his teaching positions at DePaul University, North Central College, and the Merit School of Music.
