Performance
John Kilgore maintains an active career as an orchestral, solo, and chamber musician. He serves as Principal Trumpet of the Boise Philharmonic, performs with the Kansas State University Faculty Brass Quintet, and is a founding member of Sapphire Brass.
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Orchestral
Boise Philharmonic
Principal Trumpet (2017 - Present)
Ballet Idaho
Principal Trumpet (2017 - Present)
Ocala Symphony Orchestra
3rd trumpet (2016-2017)
As Guest Principal Trumpet
Wichita Symphony Orchestra
Boise Baroque Chamber Orchestra
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
Solo and Conference
Solo Performances
Kansas State University Wind Ensemble | Nov 2024
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra | May 2024
Blue Lake Festival Band | June 2023
Kansas State University Wind Ensemble | Mar 2023
Conference Performances
WindWorks Music Festival, Iceland | Aug 2026
National Flute Association Conference | Aug 2025
SHE Festival of Women in Music | Mar 2025
SHE Festival of Women in Music | 2024
International Trumpet Guild Conference | 2024
International Trumpet Guild Conference | 2023
International Trumpet Guild Conference | 2022
Conference Presentations
International Trumpet Guild Conference | 2027
Midwest Trumpet Festival | 2024
International Trumpet Guild Conference | 2022
Chamber Ensembles
Sapphire Brass
Boise Philharmonic Brass Quintet
Boise Philharmonic Chamber Players
Blue Lake Festival Brass Quintet
Kansas State University Faculty Brass Quintet