EDUCATION
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Music, Trumpet Performance
College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
Master of Music, Trumpet Performance
Ohio University
Bachelor of Music, Trumpet Performance
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Music, Trumpet Performance
College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
Master of Music, Trumpet Performance
Ohio University
Bachelor of Music, Trumpet Performance
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPEREINCE
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, August 2019 - present
Teaching Assistant Professor of Trumpet, December 2022 - present
Instructor of Trumpet, August 2019 - December 2022
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, January 2018 - May 2019
Adjunct Professor of Trumpet
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, August 2015 - September 2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Trumpet Studio)
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, August 2019 - present
Teaching Assistant Professor of Trumpet, December 2022 - present
Instructor of Trumpet, August 2019 - December 2022
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY, January 2018 - May 2019
Adjunct Professor of Trumpet
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, August 2015 - September 2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Trumpet Studio)
ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE
BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP, Twin Lake, MI, June 2019 - present
Trumpet Faculty & Festival Musician
BOISE PHILHARMONIC YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, Boise, ID, September 2017 - present
Lecturer, Presenter, and Musician
BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP, Twin Lake, MI, June 2019 - present
Trumpet Faculty & Festival Musician
BOISE PHILHARMONIC YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM, Boise, ID, September 2017 - present
Lecturer, Presenter, and Musician
CURRENT ENSEMBLES
BOISE PHILHARMONIC, September 2017 - present
Principal Trumpet (tenured; core contract)
BLUE LAKE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, June 2019 - present
Principal and section trumpet (rotating)
BLUE LAKE FESTIVAL BAND, June 2019 - present
Principal and section trumpet (rotating)
CURRENT CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
SAPPHIRE BRASS, August 2023 - present
Co-founding member
BOISE PHILHARMOINC BRASS QUINTET, September 2017 - present
Principal Trumpet
BOISE PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER PLAYERS, September 2017 - present
Principal Trumpet
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY BRASS QUINTET, August 2019 - present
Principal Trumpet
BLUE LAKE FACULTY BRASS QUINTET, June 2021 - present
Trumpet
BOISE PHILHARMONIC, September 2017 - present
Principal Trumpet (tenured; core contract)
BLUE LAKE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, June 2019 - present
Principal and section trumpet (rotating)
BLUE LAKE FESTIVAL BAND, June 2019 - present
Principal and section trumpet (rotating)
CURRENT CHAMBER ENSEMBLES
SAPPHIRE BRASS, August 2023 - present
Co-founding member
BOISE PHILHARMOINC BRASS QUINTET, September 2017 - present
Principal Trumpet
BOISE PHILHARMONIC CHAMBER PLAYERS, September 2017 - present
Principal Trumpet
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY BRASS QUINTET, August 2019 - present
Principal Trumpet
BLUE LAKE FACULTY BRASS QUINTET, June 2021 - present
Trumpet
GUEST ARTIST MASTERCLASSES
BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP, Twin Lake, MI, June 2023
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY CONSERVATORY, Kansas City, MO, Apr 2023
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, Pittsburg, KS, Dec 2022
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY CONSERVATORY, Kansas City, MO, Oct 2021
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, Boulder, CO, Apr 2021
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Valdosta, GA, Apr 2021
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, St. John’s, N.L., Canada, Feb 2021
TEXAS A&M COMMERCE, Commerce, TX, Mar 2021
OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, OH, Nov 2020
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Kennesaw, GA, Oct 2020
ITHACA COLLEGE, Ithaca, NY, Oct 2020
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Highland Heights, KY, Oct 2020
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSTIY, Valdosta, GA, Apr 2020
COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, OH, Mar 2020
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, OK, Feb 2020
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, KS, Oct 2019
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC, Apr 2019
THE COLLEGE OF IDAHO, Caldwell, ID, Mar 2019
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Cheney, WA, Feb 2019
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Moscow, ID, Feb 2019
OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, OH, Mar 2017
BLUE LAKE FINE ARTS CAMP, Twin Lake, MI, June 2023
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY CONSERVATORY, Kansas City, MO, Apr 2023
PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY, Pittsburg, KS, Dec 2022
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI KANSAS CITY CONSERVATORY, Kansas City, MO, Oct 2021
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER, Boulder, CO, Apr 2021
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, Valdosta, GA, Apr 2021
MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY, St. John’s, N.L., Canada, Feb 2021
TEXAS A&M COMMERCE, Commerce, TX, Mar 2021
OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, OH, Nov 2020
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY, Kennesaw, GA, Oct 2020
ITHACA COLLEGE, Ithaca, NY, Oct 2020
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Highland Heights, KY, Oct 2020
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSTIY, Valdosta, GA, Apr 2020
COLLEGE-CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, Cincinnati, OH, Mar 2020
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, OK, Feb 2020
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY, Wichita, KS, Oct 2019
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, NC, Apr 2019
THE COLLEGE OF IDAHO, Caldwell, ID, Mar 2019
EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Cheney, WA, Feb 2019
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO, Moscow, ID, Feb 2019
OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, OH, Mar 2017
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD CONFERENCE, Anaheim, CA, June 2024
Conference Artist/Performer, ITG New Works performance: Maravillas de la Patagonia - commission world premiere
2024 SHE: FESTIVAL OF WOMEN IN MUSIC, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AK Mar 2024
Performance: invited to give a recital of works composed for trumpet, horn and piano
INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD CONFERENCE, Minneapolis, MN, June 2023
Conference Artist/Performer, ITG New Works performance: Parallel, by Juan Carlos Valencia Ramos
INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD CONFERENCE, San Antonio, TX, June 2022
Conference Artist, presentation: From New Jersey to Cincinnati: The Life and Career of Classical Trumpeter Philip Collins.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND WORKS
Kilgore, John. “Chamber Music: Creating Your Own Artistic Experiences.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.4 (June 2020): 37-38.
Kilgore, John. “Eugene Blee.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.3 (Mar 2020): 77.
Kilgore, John. “Jeffrey Work, Principal Trumpet, Oregon Symphony.” International Trumpet
Guild Journal. 44.1 (October 2019): 99-103.
Kilgore, John. “In Memoriam: Eugene Blee (1928-2018).” International Trumpet Guild. News. (August 2019): Web.
Kilgore, John. “Philip Collins: The Career of a Distinguished Trumpet Performer and Pedagogue.” Proquest Dissertations & Theses Global (Dec 2018). Print and digital.
PUBLISHED REVIEWS
Kilgore, John. “Clary Woodmutes Symphony Straight Mute.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 47.2 (January 2023): 64.
Kilgore, John. “Anthony, Ryan – Re:Mission-Rubato.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 47.2
(January 2023): 66-67.
Kilgore, John. “Mark Hughes MH Trumpet Practice Mutes.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 47.1 (October 2022): 107.
Kilgore, John. “Shaw, Brian – Sonatas and Fantasies: A Century of Standards for Trumpet and Piano.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 46.4 (June 2022): 88.
Kilgore, John. “Blosser, Carrie & Killam, Ashley, ed. – Winds of Change: 12 Progressive Solos for Trumpet and Piano.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 46.4 (June 2022): 90.
Kilgore, John. “Bach, J. S., Gianola-Norris, Daniel, transc. – Sonata from Cantata BWV 31.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 46.1 (October 2021):114.
Kilgore, John. “Massenet, Jules – Fanfare Des Kozacks: pour “L’Hetmann” de Paul Déroulèd & Smetana, Bedrich – Fanfare: pour le drame “Richard III” de Shakespeare.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.3 (June 2021): Page 93-94.
Hendricks, Brittany & Kilgore, John. “Vibes Hight Fidelity Earplugs.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.4 (June 2021): Page 84-85.
Kilgore, John. “Anepool, Frank – The Romantic Cornet.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.4 (June 2021): Page 86.
Kilgore, John. “ASTRA Air Stream Trainer.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.3
(March 2021): Page 91-92.
Kilgore, John. “Hassler, Hans Leo – Seven Renaissance Dances: antiphonal version. Dziku, Andrew, transc.” International Trumpet Guild. 45.3 (March 2021). Page 98.
Kilgore, John. “Balio, Andrew – Soli Deo Gloria.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.3
(March 2021): Page 93.
Kilgore, John. “Dovel, Jason – New Unaccompanied Music for Trumpet & Flugelhorn.”
International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.2 (January 2021): Page 95.
Kilgore, John. “Longworth, Peter – Days of Bells and Flying Creatures.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.2 (January 2021). Page 100.
Kilgore, John. “Sakoto fujii Orchestra – Entity.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.1 (October 2020): Page 89-90.
Kilgore, John. “Friedman, Stanley – Chamber Concerto.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.1 (October 2020): Page 93.
Kilgore, John. “Kelly, Adrian – Eight Theatrical Etudes.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.1 (October 2020): Page 93.
Kilgore, John. “Stowman, William – Parable.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.4
(June 2020): 78.
Kilgore, John. “Powell, Larry – studioHFL Podcast Interviews.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.4 (June 2020): 72-73.
Kilgore, John. “Fregoso, Eric – Celestial: for trumpet ensemble.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.3 (March 2020): 70.
Kilgore, John. “Quinlan, Timothy – Thirty-Six Plus: The Transcendental Studies of Theo Charlier.”
International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.1 (October 2019): 115-116.
COMMISSIONS
Maravillas de la Patagonia (2023) by Catherine McMichael. For trumpet, horn, bass trumpet/trombone, and piano. To be premiered at the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Anaheim, Ca
TRANSCRIPTIONS & ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOLO TRUMPET
Clairières dans le ciel: I, VI, XIII - Lili Boulanger, J. Kilgore, ed., 2022
Concerto in G Major (RV 310) - A. Vivaldi., J. Kilgore, transc., 2021
Concerto in D Minor, III (MWV 0 3) - F. Mendelssohn., J. Kilgore, transc., 2016
INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD CONFERENCE, Anaheim, CA, June 2024
Conference Artist/Performer, ITG New Works performance: Maravillas de la Patagonia - commission world premiere
2024 SHE: FESTIVAL OF WOMEN IN MUSIC, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AK Mar 2024
Performance: invited to give a recital of works composed for trumpet, horn and piano
INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD CONFERENCE, Minneapolis, MN, June 2023
Conference Artist/Performer, ITG New Works performance: Parallel, by Juan Carlos Valencia Ramos
INTERNATIONAL TRUMPET GUILD CONFERENCE, San Antonio, TX, June 2022
Conference Artist, presentation: From New Jersey to Cincinnati: The Life and Career of Classical Trumpeter Philip Collins.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND WORKS
Kilgore, John. “Chamber Music: Creating Your Own Artistic Experiences.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.4 (June 2020): 37-38.
Kilgore, John. “Eugene Blee.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.3 (Mar 2020): 77.
Kilgore, John. “Jeffrey Work, Principal Trumpet, Oregon Symphony.” International Trumpet
Guild Journal. 44.1 (October 2019): 99-103.
Kilgore, John. “In Memoriam: Eugene Blee (1928-2018).” International Trumpet Guild. News. (August 2019): Web.
Kilgore, John. “Philip Collins: The Career of a Distinguished Trumpet Performer and Pedagogue.” Proquest Dissertations & Theses Global (Dec 2018). Print and digital.
PUBLISHED REVIEWS
Kilgore, John. “Clary Woodmutes Symphony Straight Mute.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 47.2 (January 2023): 64.
Kilgore, John. “Anthony, Ryan – Re:Mission-Rubato.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 47.2
(January 2023): 66-67.
Kilgore, John. “Mark Hughes MH Trumpet Practice Mutes.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 47.1 (October 2022): 107.
Kilgore, John. “Shaw, Brian – Sonatas and Fantasies: A Century of Standards for Trumpet and Piano.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 46.4 (June 2022): 88.
Kilgore, John. “Blosser, Carrie & Killam, Ashley, ed. – Winds of Change: 12 Progressive Solos for Trumpet and Piano.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 46.4 (June 2022): 90.
Kilgore, John. “Bach, J. S., Gianola-Norris, Daniel, transc. – Sonata from Cantata BWV 31.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 46.1 (October 2021):114.
Kilgore, John. “Massenet, Jules – Fanfare Des Kozacks: pour “L’Hetmann” de Paul Déroulèd & Smetana, Bedrich – Fanfare: pour le drame “Richard III” de Shakespeare.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.3 (June 2021): Page 93-94.
Hendricks, Brittany & Kilgore, John. “Vibes Hight Fidelity Earplugs.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.4 (June 2021): Page 84-85.
Kilgore, John. “Anepool, Frank – The Romantic Cornet.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.4 (June 2021): Page 86.
Kilgore, John. “ASTRA Air Stream Trainer.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.3
(March 2021): Page 91-92.
Kilgore, John. “Hassler, Hans Leo – Seven Renaissance Dances: antiphonal version. Dziku, Andrew, transc.” International Trumpet Guild. 45.3 (March 2021). Page 98.
Kilgore, John. “Balio, Andrew – Soli Deo Gloria.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.3
(March 2021): Page 93.
Kilgore, John. “Dovel, Jason – New Unaccompanied Music for Trumpet & Flugelhorn.”
International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.2 (January 2021): Page 95.
Kilgore, John. “Longworth, Peter – Days of Bells and Flying Creatures.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.2 (January 2021). Page 100.
Kilgore, John. “Sakoto fujii Orchestra – Entity.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.1 (October 2020): Page 89-90.
Kilgore, John. “Friedman, Stanley – Chamber Concerto.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.1 (October 2020): Page 93.
Kilgore, John. “Kelly, Adrian – Eight Theatrical Etudes.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 45.1 (October 2020): Page 93.
Kilgore, John. “Stowman, William – Parable.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.4
(June 2020): 78.
Kilgore, John. “Powell, Larry – studioHFL Podcast Interviews.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.4 (June 2020): 72-73.
Kilgore, John. “Fregoso, Eric – Celestial: for trumpet ensemble.” International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.3 (March 2020): 70.
Kilgore, John. “Quinlan, Timothy – Thirty-Six Plus: The Transcendental Studies of Theo Charlier.”
International Trumpet Guild Journal. 44.1 (October 2019): 115-116.
COMMISSIONS
Maravillas de la Patagonia (2023) by Catherine McMichael. For trumpet, horn, bass trumpet/trombone, and piano. To be premiered at the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Anaheim, Ca
TRANSCRIPTIONS & ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOLO TRUMPET
Clairières dans le ciel: I, VI, XIII - Lili Boulanger, J. Kilgore, ed., 2022
Concerto in G Major (RV 310) - A. Vivaldi., J. Kilgore, transc., 2021
Concerto in D Minor, III (MWV 0 3) - F. Mendelssohn., J. Kilgore, transc., 2016
SELECT RECENT CLINICIAN & ADJUCICATION ACTIVITIES
NATIONAL
Sphinx Organization – Orchestral Partners Audition Excerpt Competition, Dec 2021
Adjudicator – Trumpet
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Nov 2021
Adjudicator – Young Artist Brass Competition
Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Boise, ID, 2018 - present
Audition Committee, Brass Auditions
Adjudicator, Concerto Competition
Tallahassee Youth Orchestra, Tallahassee, FL, 2016-2017
Brass Coach
REGIONAL
2023 NCKMEA Audition Preparation Day, Manhattan High School, Manhattan, KS Oct 2023
Clinic: presented a master class to the trumpet students
Kansas State University Flute and Trumpet Day (Flumpet Day)
Spring semesters: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Organizer, host, clinician, performer
Kansas State University Concert Band Clinic (CBC), Jan 2020 - present
Clinician; Audition Adjudicator
Kansas State University Trumpet-Mellophone Day (KSUMB), Sept 2019 - present
Brass Clinician
NATIONAL
Sphinx Organization – Orchestral Partners Audition Excerpt Competition, Dec 2021
Adjudicator – Trumpet
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), Nov 2021
Adjudicator – Young Artist Brass Competition
Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Boise, ID, 2018 - present
Audition Committee, Brass Auditions
Adjudicator, Concerto Competition
Tallahassee Youth Orchestra, Tallahassee, FL, 2016-2017
Brass Coach
REGIONAL
2023 NCKMEA Audition Preparation Day, Manhattan High School, Manhattan, KS Oct 2023
Clinic: presented a master class to the trumpet students
Kansas State University Flute and Trumpet Day (Flumpet Day)
Spring semesters: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Organizer, host, clinician, performer
Kansas State University Concert Band Clinic (CBC), Jan 2020 - present
Clinician; Audition Adjudicator
Kansas State University Trumpet-Mellophone Day (KSUMB), Sept 2019 - present
Brass Clinician
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Kansas State University Trumpet Guild (ITG Affiliate Chapter)
Chapter founder 2020-Present
National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
Kansas Chairperson 2020-Present
The International Trumpet Guild (ITG)
Phi Kappa Lambda, Association of College Honor Societies
Greater Idaho Musicians’ Association, Local 423, American Federation of Musicians
Kansas State University Trumpet Guild (ITG Affiliate Chapter)
Chapter founder 2020-Present
National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors
Kansas Chairperson 2020-Present
The International Trumpet Guild (ITG)
Phi Kappa Lambda, Association of College Honor Societies
Greater Idaho Musicians’ Association, Local 423, American Federation of Musicians