Careers
- freelance musician
- teacher
- contracted orchestral musician
- arts administrator
- producer
- arranger
Alumni have successfully pursued law, medicine, business, music therapy and community music.
We are a vibrant community and a close-knit family, offering amazing opportunities to perform outstanding repertoires with local ensembles. In Kitchener-Waterloo, undergraduate trumpeters can join various groups, including the Waterloo Concert Band, Kitchener-Waterloo Community Orchestra, Wellington Winds, Ebytown Brass, and numerous Salvation Army Bands.
Laurier, a highly respected university, ensures a quality education for all its students. As a trumpeter pursuing a bachelor’s degree, you'll have equal opportunities to secure leading roles in Laurier ensembles and participate in community outreach performances.
Your admission to Laurier’s Bachelor of Music program is based on a holistic review that includes your audition, academic transcript, interview, reference, and optional portfolio.
For 2025, you can audition with either our classical or contemporary trumpet requirements.
Find the classical or contemporary trumpet audition requirements here and choose the option that best showcases your talents.
Practice carefully, consider meditation, and exercise as ways of releasing that stress. Contact our trumpet instructor Guy Few for a trial lesson to prepare.