Bryce Schmidt
Hacienda Heights
Summary
Tom Hooten
Principal Trumpet Los Angeles Philharmonic
Adjunct Assistant Instructor Trumpet
University of Southern California
tomhooten@gmail.com
Mikio Sasaki
Canadian Brass Permanent Member
Assistant Professor Trumpet University of Oregon
msasaki@uoregon.edu
Susan Willmering
Vice President of SCSBOA Middle School Education
Director of Band, South Pointe Middle School
middleschool@scsboa.org
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Brass Techniques/Trumpet Instructor
The Master's University
08.2022 - Current
Weekly Classes focused on the basic elements of playing brass instruments related to school teaching. Areas studied are performance skills, literature, teaching
strategies and analysis, and maintenance of brass instruments.
Weekly Trumpet lessons focused on specific performance related skills, practice techniques and fundamentals.
Private Trumpet Instructor
Myself
07.2009 - Current
I have been teaching privately since graduating high school. I have helped students make All State Ensembles, All Southern Ensembles, the Colburn Academy, Pacific Youth Symphony, Claremont Youth Symphony as well as win soloist awards in competitions around the country. I have also had former students go on to win competitions such as ITG and NTC as well as complete their Bachelor's, Master's and now even DMA's in trumpet at other Universities around the country. I currently have a private studio of more than 25 students weekly in the Diamond Bar area.
Trumpet Instructor
Diamond Bar High School
08.2017 - Current
Weekly sectionals for all the ensembles that involve trumpet. My responsibilities include teaching trumpet fundamentals as well as working on pieces being performed through out the school year. This includes Band, Orchestra and Jazz Band.
Accomplishments- During my 6 years at Diamond Bar High School I have helped students make All State Ensembles, All Southern Ensembles, the Colburn Academy, Pacific Youth Symphony, Claremont Youth Symphony as well as win soloist awards in competitions around the country.
Trumpet Instructor
South Pointe Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Weekly sectionals for all grade levels and ensembles. My responsibilities include teaching trumpet fundamentals as well as working on pieces being performed through out the school year. This includes 6th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band and Wind Ensemble.
Accomplishments- During my 3 years at South Pointe Middle School I have helped students make All State Ensembles, All Southern Ensembles and Claremont Youth Symphony. I have been able to increase the overall number of students by roughly double post covid.
Brass Instructor
St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School
09.2017 - 05.2024
Weekly Classes focused on the basic elements of playing brass instruments. Assisted in the selection of appropriate repertoire, ensuring a balanced and varied program for student growth and development.
Trumpet Instructor
El Segundo Unified School District
09.2016 - 05.2022
Twice weekly classes focused on the basic elements of playing Trumpet for elementary aged students. I worked with students ranging from as young as 2nd grade up through 5th grade. I was able to cultivate strong relationships with parents through consistent communication about student progress, fostering a supportive community around each learner''s journey. This resulted in having a private teaching studio of 10-12 students every year until August of 2024.
Trumpet Instructor
Mark Keppel High School
09.2018 - 01.2020
Weekly Classes focused on the basic elements of playing brass instruments as well as a strong focus on both marching band and band repertoire.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Trumpet Performance - Trumpet Performance
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA01.2017
Master of Music in Trumpet Performance & Chamber Music -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2015
Bachelor of Music - Trumpet Performance
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2013
Skills
- University of Oregon (2023)
- SCSBOA Super Saturday Clinic Audition Performance and Preparation (2024)
- SCSBOA Director Enrichment Trumpet Fundamentals (2024)
- Trumpet Fest Central Florida (2018)
Current Performing Positions
- Principal Trumpet, Eugene Symphony, 2023, Present
- Principal Trumpet, Orchestra Next, 2024-Present
- Principal Trumpet, Microphilharmonic, 2023, Present
- Freelance and Studio Musician, Los Angeles, CA, 2017, Present
Studiorecordings
- Studio Recordings (TV/Film):
"Super League: The War for Football", Principal Trumpet 2023
"Black Adam", Section Player 2022
"Suicide Squad", Section Player 2020
"Cobra Kai", Section Player 2020
"Dynasty", Principal Trumpet 2020
"Deputy", Principal Trumpet 2020
"Bad Hair", Section Player 2020
"Instrument of Hope", Section Player 2020
"IT Chapter 2", Section Player 2019
“American Dharma”, Principal Trumpet 2018
"Empire", Section Trumpet 2018
"Agents of Shield", Section Player 2018
“A Quiet Place”, Section Player 2018
"Free Solo", Section Player 2018
"A Wrinkle In Time", Section Player 2018
“Pirates of the Caribbean”, Section Player 2017
- Album Credits:
"From the New World", Alan Parsons 2022
Principal Trumpet
"The Fade to Afterlife", Gunnar Spardel 2022
Trumpet Soloist
"Ven, Ven", Ricky Ros 2019
Lead Trumpet
"Milhaud: L'Orestie d'Eschyle The Oresteia of Aeschylus", University of Michigan 2014
Section Player
- Acting Credits:
"Babylon" 2022
Accomplishments
Notable Performance Experience:
Orchestral Experience-
- Los Angeles Philharmonic, Substitute 2018-present
- Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival, 2nd Trumpet 2022
- Modesto Symphony, Substitute 2022-Present
- Hans Zimmer Live Orchestra West Coast Tour, Principal Trumpet April 2017
- Golden State Pops Orchestra, Substitute 2022-Present
- Principal Trumpet for The Game Awards 2019, 2021, 2022
- Principal Trumpet Deadline Hollywood Composer Showcase 2022-Present
- Orchestra Santa Monica, Substitute Principal Trumpet 2024
- Santa Monica Symphony, Substitute 2017-Present
- California Symphony, Substitute 2018-2019
- LA Conducting Workshop, Principal Trumpet 2017-Present
- American Youth Symphony, Principal Trumpet 2016-2017
- Camp of the Woods, Principal Trumpet 2015-2016
- Ann Arbor Symphony, Substitute 2015
- Detroit Symphony, Substitute 2014
Featured Soloist/Awards:
- Featured soloist, ASCAP Award Show for the Amazon show BOSCH, 2017
- Featured Soloist Eugene Symphony Orchestra, In Partnership with South Eugene High School. Performance of Michael Djupstrom's "Puck", 2024
- St Paul's Recital Series Soloist
Ft. John Stanley's Trumpet Tune for Trumpet and Organ 2023
- Evensong Concert Series, Music for Trumpet and Organ featuring Henri Tomasi's Variations Grégoriennes sur un Salve Regina, 2020
- Featured Soloist and Lecture at Trumpet Fest in Central Florida 2018
- Awarded Trumpet position with the University of Southern California Scholarship Brass Quintet, 2015-2017
- First Prize, High School Division, National Trumpet Competition 2005
- First Prize, Middle School Division, National Trumpet Competition 2004
- First Prize, Middle School Division, International Trumpet Guild 2003
- First Prize, Middle School Division, International Trumpet Guild 2002
Notable Auditions Results
- Eugene Symphony Principal Trumpet, Winner, 2023
- San Diego Symphony Second Trumpet, Semi Finalist, 2023
- St. Louis Symphony Second Trumpet, Semi Finalist, 2019
- Air Force DC Premier Band, Semi Finalist, 2015 & 2016
Principal Teachers
- Bill Campbell, Professor of Trumpet, University of Michigan
- Boyde Hood, Professor of Trumpet, University of Southern California
- Tom Hooten, Principal Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
- Christopher Still, Second Trumpet, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Timeline
Brass Techniques/Trumpet Instructor
The Master's University
08.2022 - Current
Trumpet Instructor
South Pointe Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Trumpet Instructor
Mark Keppel High School
09.2018 - 01.2020
Brass Instructor
St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School
09.2017 - 05.2024
Trumpet Instructor
Diamond Bar High School
08.2017 - Current
Trumpet Instructor
El Segundo Unified School District
09.2016 - 05.2022
Private Trumpet Instructor
Myself
07.2009 - Current
Graduate Certificate in Trumpet Performance - Trumpet Performance
University of Southern California
Master of Music in Trumpet Performance & Chamber Music -
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Music - Trumpet Performance
University of Michigan
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