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Ramon Vasquez
Trumpet Instructor and Director of Jazz Ensembles,
Auburn University
Currently on a two year leave of absence from his position at
the University of Minnesota-Duluth, Ramon is finishing up the
requirements for a DMA in Trumpet Performance from the University
of Minnesota studying under Dr. David Baldwin.
While in Minneapolis, Ramon has been sought after as a freelance
musician playing with the top Rock, salsa and gospel groups in
the area. With 10 recordings to his credit, Ramon has performed
with the One O'Clock Lab Band, Dallas Wind Symphony, Minnesota
Opera, Minnesota Ballet, Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra,
Lyra Concert Baroque Orchestra, Barry Manilow, Peter Erskine,
Steve Houghton, Jiggs Whigham, Chris Vidalla, Claudio Roditti,
Ernie Watts, Christopher Cross, Sheena Easton, Peabo Bryson,
the Four Tops and Lou Marini.
As an adjudicator, Ramon has judged at various Jazz Festivals
throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. He has also judged at the
National Trumpet Competition for five years as also served as
chair of the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Solo Competition
in 2001.
As a clinician, Ramon has given trumpet clinics and masterclasses
throughout the Mid-west, Canada and the Minnesota Music Educators
Association Midwinter clinic for the past four years.
Ramon's teachers include Galindo Rodriguez, Leonard Candelaria,
Keith Johnson and David Baldwin.
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"I first visited the Edwards Company in 1999
after being approached by Andrew Naumann. He helped me find
the perfect instrument. From the first notes I played on the
horn, I was immediately impressed by the evenness of tone and
intonation in all registers, as well as the sturdiness of its
construction.
"The ability to choose from among various components (bells, leadpipes,
tuning slide crooks, valve sets) impressed me. Playing a truly custom horn in
an instant was the main reason why I chose Edwards Trumpets.
"My Gen II performs well in a wide array of styles and settings, from studio
work to lead in a big band, orchestra to brass quintet. I can confidently take
this horn anywhere."
Ramon Vasquez
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