Brent Turney
Assistant Professor of Trumpet
Education:
- 2004: Performer's Certificate
- 2002: MM Jazz Studies-DePaul University
- 2000: B.M.-Penn State University
Courses Taught:
- Jazz History
- Music Appreciation
- Studio Trumpet
Biography:
Brent Turney has an active trumpet studio at UW-Stevens Point where he teaches applied trumpet, the Jazz Lab Band and Jazz History. He is originally from outside Philadelphia, PA where he started his musical career. Graduating from Penn State he moved to Chicago in 2000 to complete 4 years of graduate work at DePaul University. Upon Graduation he began teaching trumpet and directing big bands at DePaul. Very active in the Chicago area he was a first call performer in a number of different styles. He continues to be active as a freelance trumpet player performing regularly with orchestras, big bands, pit orchestras, recording studios, and jazz combos in the Chicago area.
