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Aaron Smith

Aaron Smith is a Los Angeles-based trumpeter, actively performing across several genres. He’ll play just about anything, but really loves a great lyrical solo or action score. In addition to playing trumpet in wild Up, Aaron serves as principal trumpet for the Southeast Symphony. He also has the fortune of participating in projects such as the John Daversa Progressive Big Band, WOW! (Wind Orchestra

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Chris Kallmyer

“not everyone would call this music. . .” – Los Angeles Times Chris Kallmyer makes sound with everyday objects to explore the processes, customs, and environments through which humans have altered landscape and place. His work explores a participatory approach to making music through touch, taste, and process to point to who we are and where we live. Chris has presented work at the

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Ryan Darke

Trumpeter Ryan Darke enjoys a diverse career as a performer and educator. Ryan is currently pursuing a Professional Studies Certificate at The Colburn School, where he is a student of James Wilt of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He completed his Masters in Music Performance from Rice University in 2010 and completed his Bachelors Degree at the University of California State Long Beach in 2008.

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