SCOTT ABRAHAMSON

is an alumnus of Gettysburg College (PA) with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education.  He also holds a Master of Science in Education from the University of New England (ME), and has completed additional graduate study at The Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford (CT), Rhode Island College, and the University of Phoenix (AZ). 

Although a classically trained trumpeter, Scott has proven versatility in a range of styles, and has performed extensively throughout the East Coast.  His trumpeting has also taken him to the Mid-West, Canada, and Europe.  As a freelance musician, Scott's forte has been within the realm of sacred music. He remains in demand as a wedding trumpeter throughout New England, can be heard regularly as the Trumpeter-in-Residence at the well-known St. Luke's Catholic Church in Barrington, RI, and performs with the Ocean State Pops Orchestra.  Most notably, Scott is proud to be a Trumpet Artist/Educational Clinician for Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc., a leading manufacturer of world class quality instruments.

As a music educator, Scott has enjoyed a long tenure as a very successful middle and high school band director.  Under his baton, his bands and jazz ensembles have continuously earned Superior ratings at state level band festivals as well as top honors at regional festivals.  Scott continues his work in education at the adminstrative level as director of fine arts.  Twice awarded a Governor's Citation for Teaching Excellence, Scott is also on the adjunct faculty of Fisher College, and continues to maintain an active private studio of students who consistently achieve highest rankings in festivals and contests.  He has written articles which have been published in Connecticut Music News, Massachusetts Music News, New Hampshire Quarter Notes and Rhode Island Music Educators Review (RIMER), and remains a dynamic and respected clinician and adjudicator throughout the region.

Scott's professional affiliations include the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), MENC: The National Association for Music Education, the Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA), the National Band Association (NBA), the National Education Association (NEA), and the Rhode Island Music Educators Association (RIMEA).

Copyright: 2007-2011,  Scott Abrahamson. 

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