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Travis Peterson serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Utah's School of Music while holding the position of principal trumpet with the Utah Symphony since 2013. His professional profile integrates elite orchestral performance with academic instruction, featuring regular appearances at the Strings Festival in Steamboat Springs under Michael Sachs and guest engagements with the San Francisco Symphony and Boston Symphony Orchestra.
His academic training includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music under Edmund Cord
- Graduate Diploma in Performance from the New England Conservatory studying with Boston Symphony Orchestra principals Ben Wright and Tom Rolfs
Professor Peterson's scholarly focus centers on advanced trumpet technique, orchestral repertoire interpretation, and brass pedagogy. His teaching synthesizes decades of professional experience in major orchestras including the New World Symphony (under Michael Tilson Thomas), Tanglewood Music Center, and National Repertory Orchestra to develop comprehensive musicianship in students.
He provides private trumpet instruction covering solo literature, orchestral excerpts, and ensemble skills. His performance career demonstrates exceptional versatility across symphonic, festival, and educational contexts, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra's 2015 European tour and Opera North engagements.
