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New York Philharmonic Hires New Principal Trumpet

In a recent article on our website, news had come out that Chris Martin, the Principal Trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, would be taking a leave of absence to sub with the New York Philharmonic.

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Today, the New York Times has published an article that the New York Philharmonic has now named Chris as their new Principal Trumpet, and will begin his new position in September.

Congratulations Chris!

Jeremy Smith

Jeremy E. Smith is the Founder and Editor of Last Row Music. He received music degrees from Grace College, Carnegie Mellon University, and The Ohio State University. Currently, Jeremy is the bass trombonist of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and performs throughout Ohio, where he lives with his wife and two sons. Smith is a member of the International Trombone Association and the Jazz Journalists Association.