Mitchell Wechsler, Cornet

Born and raised in New York City, Mitchell started his trumpet studies while in high school. He went on, as a scholarship student, to earn a Bachelor and Master of Music degree from the University of Hartford and Rice University respectively. While working on a Doctor of Music degree as a member of the Bulldog Brass Quintet at the University of Georgia, Mitch performed extensively as a featured artist with his teacher, Fred Mills of the Canadian Brass.

As an original member of the UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra, Mitch performed under the baton of James Levine for two summers. He then completed fall tours with Maestro Levine and Maestro Paavo Järvi to Europe, North and South America performing on world class stages including Carnegie Hall (USA), Philhamonie (Germany), Tonhalle (Switzerland) and Sala Sao Palo (Brazil). As a freelancer Mitch has appeared with the New World Symphony, Miami City Ballet, Charleston Symphony and Reno Philharmonic. In addition, he enjoys the diversity of performing in Big Band, Salsa y Merengue, Music Theater and pops settings.

Mitch currently is an active freelancer in Michigan performing regularly with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Kalamazoo Symphony, Assumption Grotto Orchestra (Detroit), and as Principal Trumpet of the West Shore and Jackson Symphony Orchestras.

His other major teachers include Armando Ghitalla, Chris Gekker and Vince Penzarella. Mitchell spends his summers on faculty at the Hartwick Summer Music Festival as a member of the Hartwick Brass Quintet.

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