Co-Director Jazz Band Teaching Assistant in Jazz Studies
ABOUT
Brett Cole is a professional trumpet player originally from Houston, Texas. He has been active in the Houston music scene, performing as a guest artist with the Conrad Johnson Youth Orchestra and teaching for numerous years at the Houston Summer Jazz Workshop.
Brett earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from Loyola University New Orleans and his master’s degree from Florida State University, where he served as a graduate assistant. During his time at Florida State, he was the musical director of the Latin Soul Orchestra, an ensemble specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, and Latin jazz.
Brett is currently pursuing his D.M.A. in jazz trumpet performance at The University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as a teaching assistant in the Jazz Studies program.
Brett Cole is a professional trumpet player originally from Houston, Texas. He has been active in the Houston music scene, performing as a guest artist with the Conrad Johnson Youth Orchestra and teaching for numerous years at the Houston Summer Jazz Workshop.
Brett earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from Loyola University New Orleans and his master’s degree from Florida State University, where he served as a graduate assistant. During his time at Florida State, he was the musical director of the Latin Soul Orchestra, an ensemble specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, and Latin jazz.
Brett is currently pursuing his D.M.A. in jazz trumpet performance at The University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as a teaching assistant in the Jazz Studies program.