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About Alex Mayon
Recognized by his "powerful tone" and "effortless performance" (International Trumpet Guild), Alex Mayon is currently the Principal Trumpet of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Mayon has also performed with the London Symphony, New World Symphony, Meridian Symphony, and Baton Rouge Symphony. Recently, he has been runner-up for positions in the Columbus Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, and San Antonio Symphony, and he was also a finalist for positions in the London Symphony, Chicago Lyric Opera, Richmond Symphony, and Charleston Symphony.
Throughout his summers, Alex has attended Music Academy of the West, Maverick Concerts, Caroga Lake Music Festival, Marrowstone Music Festival, Chosen Vale, and Music Inspire Africa. He was the winner of the 2016 International Trumpet Guild Orchestral Excerpts Competition and two-time winner of the Loyola University Concerto/Aria Competition.
Alex holds a Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Loyola University New Orleans. His previous teachers include Barbara Butler, Charlie Geyer, Paul Merkelo, James Thompson, and Dr. Nick Volz. Aside from trumpet, Alex enjoys playing piano, running, weightlifting, hiking, and traveling.
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