Jonathan Stites
Instructor of Trumpet
Offices & Programs
BIOGRAPHY
Jonathan Stites has solidly defined himself as an exceptional performer and musician. His orchestral experience includes holding positions in the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, acting principal trumpet of the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, principal trumpet of the Ash Lawn Opera, principal trumpet of the American Academy of Conducting Orchestra at the Aspen Music Festival, Albany Symphony Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, and American Wind Symphony Orchestra. A three-time finalist at the National Trumpet Competition (2nd place in 2001, 3rd place in 2008 and 2009) and winner of the Tennessee Trumpet Competition, Jonathan’s dynamic playing has garnered solo appearances with the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra and the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra.
Jonathan earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky, a master’s degree from Florida State University, completed the coursework for a D.M.A. at Stony Brook University, and attended the Aspen Music Festival and School three times. Jonathan is a Conn-Selmer Vincent Bach performing artist.