 Before coming to reside in Raleigh, North Carolina, Dennis de Jong held the position of Principal Trumpet with Orquesta Sinfonica de Nuevo Leon of Mexico, and second trumpet with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra of Alabama. Mr. de Jong has also performed nationally with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Erie Philharmonic, Chattanooga Symphony and Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, among others. Summer engagements have included participation in the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra, Ash Lawn-Highland Opera Orchestra, Hot Springs Music Festival, Aspen Music Festival, and the Domaine Forget Academy in Canada. Earning his M.M. from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and his B.M. from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University in Houston, Texas, Mr. de Jong studied with such notable teachers as George Vosburgh, James Wilt and Armando Ghitalla. Currently, Mr. de Jong performs regionally as a member of Carolina Brass and the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle. Additionally, he freelances regularly with the North Carolina Symphony, Opera Company of North Carolina, and North Carolina Theater. As a soloist, collaborations with his wife, soprano Stephanie Dillard de Jong, provide the opportunity for performing unique repertoire in a variety of styles. A dedicated adjudicator, Mr. de Jong serves often as a guest clinician, maintains a private studio, and holds teaching positions at St. Augustine’s College and Campbell University.
dennis@carolinabrass.com
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