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Dr. Aaron Witek joined the faculty of Ithaca College’s School of Music in 2018 as Assistant Professor of Trumpet. From 2013-2018, Witek was on faculty at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) where he was part of the faculty ensemble in residence, Black Bayou Brass. Witek is active as a performer and educator while maintaining a demanding performance schedule. He has performed and given master classes throughout the U.S., China, Australia, and Bangladesh. Witek is sought out as an adjudicator and has judged at the International Trumpet Guild Conference (ITG) and National Trumpet Competition.

A noted author, Dr. Witek has been published numerous times in the ITG Journal. His book, Gordon Mathie: The Treasured Legacy of a Master Teacher and Performer, was published by WR Enterprises. In May 2018, Witek released his first publication with Mountain Peak Music entitled Solo Duet Training for Trumpet.

Students who study with Witek have seen various successes, including being recipients of ITG scholarships and becoming a division finalist in the Music Teachers National Association Competition, and semifinalists at the National Trumpet Competition. Witek was recognized with two awards from his previous appointment at ULM: the Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching; and the College of Arts, Education, and Sciences Dean's Award of Excellence.

Witek earned his D.M. and M.M. degrees from Florida State University, and a B.M.Ed. degree from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam.

Aaron Witek is proud to be a Yamaha Artist and a Monster Oil Performing Artist. ​

For more information on Dr. Aaron Witek and the Ithaca Trumpet Studio, please visit www.aaronwitek.com

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