Jonathan Weber
Jonathan Weber, Trumpet
Jonathan Weber earned a master’s degree from Temple University and a Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University. He has studied with members of major American orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jonathan performs regularly with the Chicago Sinfonietta and the Bach Cantata series at St. Luke Church, has been a member of the Haddonfield Symphony Orchestra (New Jersey) and has appeared with the Woodstock Mozart Festival, the Delaware Symphony, and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra with Christoph Eschenbach. A versatile performer, Jon has performed with jazz ensembles and funk bands, recorded commercials and the soundtrack to the IMAX film "Oasis in Space," and maintains an active freelance schedule in the Chicago area.
Jonathan has previously taught at the Settlement Music School and the Darlington Arts Center (both in Pennsylvania), and worked as a teaching artist with the Haddonfield Symphony’s award-winning Classroom Symphony program.
Jonathan has studied with outstanding teachers including: John Hagstrom, David Bilger, Vince DiMartino, Jeff Curnow and Mark Gould.
Get to know Jonathan:
What do you want to impart to your students through your teaching?
I want to give students the tools and critical thinking skills to progress independently towards their goals. I want students to develop technique so that they can be musically conversant and thoughtful in their artistic interpretations.
Are there specific techniques that you use in your teaching?
I like to design a set of exercises for each student that will approach the specific skills they need to improve. I focus on developing efficient playing habits that also are rooted in a lyrical, singing style.
What are some of your greatest musical memories?
One of my favorite memories is playing trumpet duets with my grandfather when I was just a beginner.
Please describe your favorite teachers.
David Bilger, principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra - He encouraged me to be more flexible in my musical creativity and showed me balance between music and the rest of life.
John Hagstrom, second trumpet of the Chicago Symphony - He taught me that I could be successful through diligence and hard work.
What is your favorite type of music?
I love many composers, but some favorites are J.S. Bach, Mahler, Debussy, and Stravinsky.
Jonathan recommends the following websites:
DePaul University Trumpet Studio
Chicago Sinfonietta
Camerata Chicago
St. Luke Church – Bach Cantata Series
Haddonfield Symphony Orchestra
Jonathan Weber earned a master’s degree from Temple University and a Bachelor of Music degree from DePaul University. He has studied with members of major American orchestras including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jonathan performs regularly with the Chicago Sinfonietta and the Bach Cantata series at St. Luke Church, has been a member of the Haddonfield Symphony Orchestra (New Jersey) and has appeared with the Woodstock Mozart Festival, the Delaware Symphony, and members of the Philadelphia Orchestra with Christoph Eschenbach. A versatile performer, Jon has performed with jazz ensembles and funk bands, recorded commercials and the soundtrack to the IMAX film "Oasis in Space," and maintains an active freelance schedule in the Chicago area.Jonathan has previously taught at the Settlement Music School and the Darlington Arts Center (both in Pennsylvania), and worked as a teaching artist with the Haddonfield Symphony’s award-winning Classroom Symphony program.
Jonathan has studied with outstanding teachers including: John Hagstrom, David Bilger, Vince DiMartino, Jeff Curnow and Mark Gould.
Get to know Jonathan:
What do you want to impart to your students through your teaching? I want to give students the tools and critical thinking skills to progress independently towards their goals. I want students to develop technique so that they can be musically conversant and thoughtful in their artistic interpretations.
Are there specific techniques that you use in your teaching?
I like to design a set of exercises for each student that will approach the specific skills they need to improve. I focus on developing efficient playing habits that also are rooted in a lyrical, singing style.
What are some of your greatest musical memories?
One of my favorite memories is playing trumpet duets with my grandfather when I was just a beginner.
Please describe your favorite teachers.
David Bilger, principal trumpet of the Philadelphia Orchestra - He encouraged me to be more flexible in my musical creativity and showed me balance between music and the rest of life.
John Hagstrom, second trumpet of the Chicago Symphony - He taught me that I could be successful through diligence and hard work.
What is your favorite type of music?
I love many composers, but some favorites are J.S. Bach, Mahler, Debussy, and Stravinsky.
Jonathan recommends the following websites:
DePaul University Trumpet Studio
Chicago Sinfonietta
Camerata Chicago
St. Luke Church – Bach Cantata Series
Haddonfield Symphony Orchestra