FEATURED CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS

Justin Bernardi obtained a Master of Music degree in May 2024 from the Curtis Institute of Music where he also earned a Bachelor of Music degree. Justin studied with David Bilger, former principal trumpet of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Justin was a trumpet fellow at the Tanglewood Music Center, a two-year member of the National Repertory Orchestra, and a two-year member of the National Orchestral Institute. Justin is currently the principal trumpet of the Du Bois Orchestra and the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra. Justin has performed recitals in Philadelphia, New York and Taiwan. He began playing the trumpet at age eleven and when Justin is not playing the trumpet, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and baseball.

Cameron Prince is a graduating senior from Keller High School with a proven track record of leadership and community involvement. As Captain of the Keller High School Marching Band and an All-State Trumpet player, he demonstrated dedication and skill. He also served his community through the Young Men's Service League, accumulating over 200 hours of service, and was recognized by his peers as Homecoming King. Cameron is excited to continue his academic journey at the University of Tennessee, where he will major in Finance.

Max is a Keller High School graduate and most recently earned the honor of being name a First Chair All State trumpet player for Texas two years in a row.  Max won the award as a Junior, the 2024 school year, and won it again his senior year in 2025.

Max was a National Trumpet Competition Finlast at Texas Christian University in 2025 winning 2nd place with an outstanding performance of The Arutunian Trumpet Concert, a performance that can be found on YouTube.  Max has performed with the Flower Mound Symphony Orchestra, The MPYO Jazz Orchestra, The GDYO Trumpet Ensemble.  Max is attending Baylor University as a Trumpet Performance Major.