Dr. James Zingara is currently Associate Professor of Music at Troy University where he teaches applied trumpet, brass methods, conducts the Troy University Trumpet Ensemble and serves as Coordinator of Performance Studies. He has performed in 33 states as well as China, England, Singapore and Denmark. From 1989-1996 he served as principal cornet/trumpet soloist with the US Air Force Heritage of America Band.

Dr. Zingara holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, East Carolina University, and a DMA in trumpet performance from the University of Illinois. Dr. Zingara currently represents Edwards Trumpets as a performing artist/clinician and is principal trumpet of the Northwest Florida Symphony and the Troy Brass. He also serves as a trumpet faculty member at Blue Lake International Fine Arts Camp.  

 

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