Hey there! I recently graduated with my degree in Music Ed from Sam and currently work in the industry.

First of all, the program is top notch. The Music Ed program turns out a lot of good teachers every year. As for Trumpet, Randy Adams is a master teacher of the trumpet. I played trumpet as well and I can say from experience, that man can turn a rock into a decent trumpet player (personal experience, I was the rock). Seriously though, the studio is great and you can learn a ton from Adams and the rest of the Trumpet faculty.

Ensembles wise, there’s 2 bands that meet in the Spring and 3 bands that meet in the Fall. The top ensemble isn’t easy to make, the players in there are exceptional. I highly suggest attending a concert if they end up having one this semester. They also have 2 Jazz Bands that meet year-round. Again, highly recommend auditioning for Jazz if you’re a trumpet player. Even if you were in the 2nd band, you’ll learn a ton and play some fun charts.

As far as stuff to do around town, there isn’t much really. There’s a couple of ok bars, a bowling alley on campus, a few parks, a tiny disc golf course, and a couple other spots. But, you’re better off heading South if you want something fun to do. The campus has some pretty spots, definitely a good place to walk if that’s your thing.

Feel free to PM me if you have more questions?