THE USC TRUMPET STUDIO

The University South Carolina School of Music will host the 2009 Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition. Please click on the photo [left] to visit the website and for further information.

I cannot emphasis enough how ecstatic I am to be a part of this incredible trumpet studio here at the University of South Carolina! The studio has a great tradition of excellence and we plan on building upon that success. I welcome past graduates to CONTACT ME and stay in touch. Feel free to drop by and hear our recitals and concerts. We want to know everyone that's out there associated with the USC trumpet studio!

The USC trumpet studio provides its students with excellent training and the necessary expertise which are fundamental for a successful career in music.

The School of Music boasts facilities that are absolutely gorgeous, among the best in the nation, and gives ample rehearsal space for ensembles, individual practice and study preparation. The concert and recital halls are particularly stunning and the music library is also very impressive!

On what to expect to study in the studio, please see the Applied Trumpet Studies page. If you are a guest, please visit the About Us page where you can also find further links concerning the university. You can also visit the FAQ's page for frequently asked questions. If you are wondering what is happening in the studio, please visit the Studio Calendar. If you have any further questions or would like to visit, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks for visiting our site and I hope to see you at an audition very soon!

James Ackley
Associate Professor of Trumpet