Thomas Stevens (trumpeter)


Thomas Stevens was an American trumpeter, composer, and author. He was principal trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra from 1972 to 1999. Stevens has been internationally recognized for his contributions to the development of advanced 20th century solo trumpet music and contemporary brass instrument performance practices as the result of his many solo and chamber music performances, recordings, published articles, educational music publications, and teaching activities.

Career

World premiere concerts

Compilations

Original Materials:
As editor/compiler:
In 1996, Stevens received the "Alumnus of the Year" award from the University of Southern California School of Music, where he had done his undergraduate studies, and in 2007 he received a Certificate of Special Recognition from the United States Congress in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.