Mark Flegg, Trumpet

General Background

I am a full-time independent trumpeter and educator based in Southeast Michigan (Metro Detroit).

Since moving to Michigan in 1995, I have performed with just about every ensemble in the area, including the Detroit Symphony, Michigan Opera Theater, Ann Arbor Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Kalamazoo Symphony, Lansing Symphony, Michigan Sinfoniette, Michigan Chamber Orchestra, Saginaw Bay Orchestra, and many others. I have been the Principal Trumpet with the Flint Symphony since 1995, and am a founding member of the Great Lakes Brass. In addition to my performing activities, I have an active teaching studio at my home in Farmington Hills. I frequently work as a clinician for several area organizations, including the Farmington Public Schools, Livonia Youth Philharmonic, and Oakland Youth Symphony.

Education

Since September of 2004 I have been working toward a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance at Michigan State University. I have completed my coursework and am now working on my final recitals, document, and comprehensive examinations. I earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree with emphasis on trumpet performance from the New England Conservatory of Music, and a Master of Music in Trumpet Performance from Arizona State University I’m also a graduate of Fraser High School, in Fraser, Michigan.

Equipment

I play on the following:

• Bach Stradavarius Bb trumpet, model 37 S180 ML
• Yamaha Artist Model Chicago C Trumpet, model YTR 9445-CHS
• Bach Stradavarius Eb/D trumpet, Large bore
• Schilke D/Eb Trumpet, model E3L
• Monette C trumpet, model MC61X
• Schilke Bb/A piccolo trumpet, model P5-4
• Scherzer Bb/A piccolo trumpet

That’s quite a nice rack…