A dynamic and diverse musician and performer, Jason Thomas Aylward is dedicated to providing an engaging performance that reaches across musical genres using a wide range of performance media.  As a recitalist, he has performed throughout the country with various programs ranging from French Impressionist works, to evenings of jazz and pop music backed by studio orchestra.  

 

As an orchestral musician, Jason holds the positions of Principal Trumpet with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, and the Lakeland Symphony Orchestra.  He has also performed with groups such as the Orlando Philharmonic, the Midland Symphony, the Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra, the Detroit Chamber Winds, and the Maryland Winds. His past teachers include Joe Burgstaller, Neil Mueller, Peter Knudsvig, as well as studies with Marie Speziale.. 

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An active chamber musician, Jason performs with and arranges for Old Bay Brass.  Previously he's performed in chamber groups with the Detroit Winds, the Central Michigan University Faculty Brass quintet, with faculty ensembles at the Round Top Festival Institute, and frequently at Disney World.

 

Jason holds degrees from Concordia College (Moorhead, MN), Central Michigan University, and the Peabody Conservatory.  He is currently the Associate Professor of Trumpet and Director of Bands and Orchestra at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida.

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In his leisure time, Jason is an avid reader and runner, and enjoys working with horses.

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