Jeremy Brekke

Assistant Professor of Trumpet

B.S., North Dakota State University; M.M., and D.A., University of North Colorado

Dr. Jeremy Brekke is Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Loyola University New Orleans where he teaches Brass/Percussion Methods, directs various brass chamber groups, and instructs the trumpet studio. He received a Doctorate of Arts in Trumpet Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado, where he studied with William Pfund. Earlier studies include a M.M. in trumpet performance at the University of Northern Colorado and a B.S. in Music Education at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. He taught in the public schools of North Dakota for three years, teaching middle and high school band and jazz ensemble. Brekke has a very diverse background and has experience playing in a wide range of styles including with the Centennial Philharmonic in Denver, Grand Forks Symphony, Greeley Philharmonic, Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra, Central City Opera, Boulder Dinner Theatre, Denver Brass, and the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. He was the winner of the Rocky Mountain Concerto Competition in 2001, and has been the featured soloist with the Centennial Philharmonic, International Music Camp Orchestra, School of the Mines Symphonic Band, University of Northern Colorado Orchestra, Loyola Orchestra and Band and the John Philip Sousa Honor Band. Dr. Brekke is musically active in the New Orleans area including performing with the Loyola Faculty Brass Quintet, Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre, John Mahoney Big Band, Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Dixieland Sounds, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Curriculum Vitae
Office phone: 504-865-3444
E-mail: jrbrekke@loyno.edu