The Vanderbilt Trumpet Studio is a group of highly-acclaimed musicians who study with Prof. Jose Sibaja at the Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music in Nashville, TN. Our students are recognized nationally and internationally for their musical achievement, versatility, scholarship, and humanity.
“Mental health and full development of our craft are directly related, therefore we try to reach our goals with this as our highest priority. At this time Nashville is experiencing a wonderful ‘perfect musical storm’, with numerous performance and learning opportunities happening in Music City USA. Come explore your potential while being provided with the tools to become the most well rounded and versatile artist you want to be.” - Jose Sibaja
About the Trumpet Studio
Learn more about our fantastic trumpet students at our Meet the Students page.
For the 2024-25 school year there are 10 trumpet majors from 6 different states, and they each have a one-hour weekly lesson with Prof. Jose Sibaja and must also sign up for a weekly Trumpet Performance Class.
Our Blair trumpet students participate in the Vanderbilt Symphony Orchestra and the Vanderbilt Wind Symphony every semester. Through these experiences, they perform some of the most important major works of the symphonic repertoire, but also perform and record some of the newest and most cutting-edge works for wind ensemble. Through our unique chamber ensemble program, our trumpet players hone their all-important chamber skills in brass quintets or other small ensembles that are coached weekly by faculty mentors. Our trumpet students are also very active in Vanderbilt’s thriving jazz program, performing primarily with the Downbeat Award-winning Blair Big Band and various jazz combos. Prof. Sibaja also builds in several trumpet ensemble experiences each year, and our trumpet ensemble often competes in the annual National Trumpet Competition.
Our students regularly attend national and international workshops, competitions, and symposia each year and attend some of the most prestigious Summer festivals. Another hallmark of our trumpet program is the amazing guest artists we bring in for short residencies. Recent guest artists include Michael Sachs, Anthony Plog, Jens Lindemann, and the Boston Brass.
Trumpet Faculty Spotlight: Jose Sibaja
Associate Professor of Trumpet Jose Sibaja has led the Vanderbilt Trumpet Studio since 2016, and has been a member of the world-famous Boston Brass since 2005. He is not only one of the most accomplished and versatile artists of his generation, he is a dedicated, insightful, and caring educator and mentor.
““Jose Sibaja is a trumpet artist uniquely positioned to be the most influential player of our time. His artistry is a unique blend of stylistic influences...Whether traveling the world with Boston Brass, at the highest level of classical orchestral and solo performance or his storied Latin and Jazz career; live and in the recording studios with the major stars of our time...that’s Jose!””