Robby Garrison, Trumpetist
Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Robby Garrison is a versatile performer of Classical, Baroque, and jazz genres based in NYC. Mr. Garrison served as Acting Second Trumpet with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and is currently an Extra Musician with the Metropolitan Opera. He has had the privilege of performing in two “Best Classical Music Performances” named concerts: one with the New York Philharmonic during their opening of the new David Geffen Hall in 2022; and another with MusicAeterna (Russia) during their US Tour in 2019.
Mr. Garrison has also performed as Guest Principal Trumpet with the New York City Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and has also performed with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Florida Orchestra, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, and many more. In September of 2022, he toured with the New York Philharmonic to Stillwater, Oklahoma during their residency at Oklahoma State University. In 2023, he had the privilege of performing Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto 2 at Tanglewood.
Mr. Garrison completed his B.M. in Trumpet Performance at the University of North Texas in 2019 and later attended the Juilliard School for his M.M. He has also attended various music festivals, including the Tanglewood Music Center, Spoleto Music Festival, National Orchestra Institute, Brevard Music Center, and the Aspen Music Festival and School. Mr. Garrison is a Yamaha Performing Artist and a Patrick Mouthpieces Artist.
Mr. Garrison performs at CCCMF 2024 on October 11 and 14
