Brian Shaw 
Trumpet and Jazz Studies
A new addition to the LSU School of Music faculty, Assistant Professor Brian Shaw maintains an active schedule on modern and baroque trumpet as a freelance player in the classical and jazz idioms, and has written works for solo trumpet, trumpet ensemble, solo voice, wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, and orchestra.
As a performer, he placed first in the International Trumpet Guild's
2002 Solo Competition, 2001 Mock Orchestral Competition, the jazz division of the 1998 National Trumpet Competition, won the Silver Medal in the 2004 Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Competition and was a semi-finalist in the 2000 Maurice André Competition. His book of transcribed solos by Kenny Wheeler is published by Universal Edition, and a new book for young students called "How to Play Lead Trumpet in a Big Band" has just been published by Advance Music.
Brian holds degrees from Eastern Illinois University (B.Mus.) and the Eastman School (M. Mus.). While at Eastman, Brian was a student of James Thompson and served as principal trumpet of the Eastman Wind Ensemble during its 2004 Far East Tour and 2005 Carnegie Hall Concert.
A former member of the Austin Lyric Opera Orchestra, has made appearances as a soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the Alabama Symphony, the Baltimore Handel Chorus, and the Eastman Conductor's Orchestra. Brian can be heard as guest principal trumpet on a recent recording with the Dallas Wind Symphony called "Garden of Dreams" and as principal trumpet with the Eastman Wind Ensemble on their most recent release, called "Danzante".
Brian performed a series of recitals of newly commissioned music in March 2006, accompanied by Dr. W. David Hobbs, professor of piano at Eastern Illinois University. An avid supporter of early music as well, Brian recently presented a concert of J.S. Bach's cantata arias for solo vocalist and obbligato trumpet on period instruments.
Shaw is currently completing doctoral study at the University of Texas, studying with Ray Sasaki. He resides in Baton Rouge with his wife, Paula, (a flutist and teacher) along with Sally (their dog), and Chloe (their cat).
Brian Shaw, Assistant Professor
School of Music
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-2504
Voice: 225/578-2653
Fax: 225/578-2562
E-mail: bshaw1@lsu.edu
