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Robert Sullivan was appointed Associate Principal Trumpet of the New
York Philharmonic in 1993. A performer with varied musical interests,
Mr. Sullivan has held positions in the Chicago Chamber Brass, the U.S.
Air Force Band, and the Charleston (SC) Symphony, and toured extensively
throughout the United States as part of the trumpet and organ duo “Toccatas
and Flourishes”. He has also performed with Summit Brass, and recorded with
Empire Brass.
Mr. Sullivan began his musical studies in the Norwood, MA public schools, and
won numerous awards for his jazz playing in high school. He went on to study
with Armando Ghitalla at the University of Michigan, and while a student won
the solo competition at the Interlochen Arts Academy, the Armando Ghitalla
Fellowship at the Tanglewood Music Center, and was a member of the Disneyland All-American Band.
Mr.. Sullivan remains an active soloist and clinician, having given recitals and master classes in the US,
Finland, South America, and Asia, including recent performances in Japan. He is currently on the faculties
of the Manhattan School of Music, and the Mannes College of Music, and can be heard performing
music for trumpet and piano on his CD, “Treasures for Trumpet”, on the Artsmart label.
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