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Georgia Tech School of Music Presents:
GT Jazz Ensembles I and II Concert with Wayne Bergeron
Georgia Tech School of Music Presents:
GT Jazz Ensembles I and II Concert with Wayne Bergeron
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
7:30pm
Ferst Center of the Arts
GT Jazz Ensemble I
Dr. Chip Crotts, Director
GT Jazz Ensemble II
Mace Hibbard, Director
with Guest Artist:
Wayne Bergeron
Program
Jazz II
Jazz Ensemble I
Guest Artist Bio
Wayne Bergeron is enjoying a career as one of the most sought-after musicians in the world. Studio sessions, film dates, international touring, jazz concerts, guest appearances, and clinics keep him busy not only in his hometown of Los Angeles but worldwide.
Bergeron first caught the ear of many when he landed the lead trumpet chair with Maynard Ferguson’s band in 1986. Bergeron demonstrates daily why Maynard remarked, “Wayne is the most musical lead trumpet player I’ve had on my band.”
As a sideman, Bergeron’s list of recording credits reads like a “who’s who” in contemporary jazz and pop, running the stylistic gamut from Ray Charles to Green Day. Other names include Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Barbra Streisand, Michael Buble, Indina Menzel, Leslie Oden Jr, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Seal, Diana Krall, Christina Aguilera, Dianne Reeves, The Mars Volta, Rosemary Cloony, Diane Schuur, Barry Manilow, Kenny G., and David Benoit.
Bergeron has worked on over 500 TV & motion picture soundtracks. A partial list of film credits includes Red Notice, Turning Red, Soul, Bob’s Burgers, Ford vs. Ferrari, Toy Story 4, Frozen 1 & 2, The Lion King (2019), The Secret Life of Pets, Crazy Rich Asians, Sing 1&2, Moana, Frozen 1 & 2, Toy Story 3, High School Musical 3, Superman Returns, The Simpson’s Movie, Dreamgirls, Hairspray, Spiderman 1 & 2, Team America and South Park.
Bergeron’s featured trumpet solos can be heard on the motion pictures West Side Story (2021 Steven Spielberg),La La Land, Sing, The Incredibles 1 & 2, Rocky Balboa, The Secret Life of Pets 2, Minions, Minions 2:The Rise of Gru, Spies in Disguise, Jersey Boys, Despicable Me, Aladdin King of Thieves, and many others.
Numerous TV credits include Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, SAG Awards, NBC, ESPN & TNT sports themes, Grammy Awards, Animaniacs Reboot, Family Guy, American Dad, Simpson’s, Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Phineas & Ferb, House of Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, and Hey Arnold.
Bergeron’s greatest love is playing lead in big bands. He has recorded and played with some of Los Angeles’ most respected bands including Quincy Jones, Gordon Goodwin, Pat Williams, Sammy Nestico, Jack Sheldon, Chris Walden, Tom Kubis, and Bob Florence.
After being behind the scene for so many years, Bergeron stepped out on his own with his first solo effort, You Call This a Living? This debut project earned him a Grammy nomination in 2004 for Best Large Jazz Ensemble, as well as rave reviews from fans and press worldwide. Bergeron’s second CD, Plays Well With Others, released on the Concord Jazz label in 2007, was met with the same acclaim. Bergeron’s most current CD, Full Circle, was released in January of 2016.
Bergeron performs various events for the Hollywood Bowl summer season. He has done guest appearances with the L.A. Philharmonic, The New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Taiwan Symphony, and Tokyo Philharmonic.
Bergeron is a National Artist for the Yamaha Corporation of America and is co-designer of the YTR-8335LA trumpet and YFH-8315G Flugelhorn.
Bergeron was mentored by legends Uan Rasey, Bobby Shew, Warren Luening, Gary Grant, and George Graham. Bergeron hopes to inspire a new generation of young players and enjoys his work as a clinician and educator. “Nothing makes me feel more accomplished than hearing a young musician say that I inspired them or had a positive influence on their life. For me, that’s the real payday.
Perhaps Grammy winning composer and bandleader, Gordon Goodwin said it best, “Wayne is a once in a lifetime lead trumpet player.”
Ensemble Members
Jazz Ensemble I
Alto Saxophone | ||
Reed Jorgensen | Music Technology | Atlanta, GA |
Ishaan Vepa | Computer Science | Tallahassee, FL |
Malick Abban | Computer Science | Houston, TX |
Tenor Saxophone | ||
Jeremy Wang | Computer Science | Johns Creek, GA |
Harmon Austin | Computer Science | Marietta, GA |
Mason Hardwick | Biochemistry | Lilburn, GA |
Baritone Saxophone | ||
Mir Jeffres | Music Technology | Marietta, GA |
Trumpet | ||
Alex Kehler | MS Aerospace Engineering | Lexington, KY |
James Jutras | Aerospace Engineering | Athens, GA |
Scott Washburn | Mathematics | Georgetown, TX |
Christopher Fitzpatrick | Computer Engineering | Roswell, GA |
Jared Alexandrian | Mechanical Engineering | Flowery Branch, GA |
Trombone | ||
Elijah Tarr | Computer Science | Mill Valley, CA |
Wade Groff | Computer Engineering | Central, SC |
Michael Krausz | Chemical Engineering | St. Louis, MO |
Jeremy Chen | Electrical Engineering | Dayton, NJ |
Sterling Payton | Mechanical Engineering | Cedartown, GA |
Guitar | ||
Ian Hurrell | Computer Science | Livingston, NJ |
Piano | ||
Srijan Deoraj | Physics | Weston, FL |
Jonathan Luo | Computer Science | Shenzhen, China |
Callahan Pace | Economics | Canton, GA |
Bass | ||
Lawrence McCourt | Biomedical Engineering | Long Island, NY |
Joseph Nehme-Haily | Mechanical Engineering | Stuart, FL |
Drums | ||
Keaton Tsepas Bucciero | Architecture | Atlanta, GA |
Josh Baffour | Mechanical Engineering | Snellville, GA |
Vocalist | ||
Annie Wu | Business | Duluth, GA |
Jazz Ensemble II
Alto Saxophones | ||
Justin Cleckley | Computer Science | Marietta, GA |
Zane Pressley | Mechanical Engineering | Toccoa, GA |
Luke Gerguis | Biomedical Engineering | Statesboro, GA |
Xander Riddle | Computer Science | Woodstock, GA |
Jack Rose | Computer Science | Charleston, SC |
Aarav Gupta | Industrial Engineering | Johns Creek, GA |
Kyle de Nobel | Electrical Engineering | Shepherdstown, WV |
Mikhail Titov | Music Tech | Tokyo, Japan |
Abhai Padiyar | Computer Science | Marietta, GA |
Elliott Boselli | Aerospace Engineering | Seattle, WA |
Joshua Mitchell | Computer Engineering | Temple, GA |
Nicole Woo | Computer Science | Chicago, IL |
Tenor Saxophones | ||
Carl Anderson | Electrical Engineering | Powder Springs, GA |
Ethan Pickett | Materials Science & Engineering | Cleveland, GA |
Parker Bredice | Mechanical Engineering | Seattle, WA |
Clarinet | ||
Jha’deya Rhymes | Computer Science | Vidalia, GA |
Ronny Berry | Industrial Engineering | Smyrna, GA |
Sidsabee Banchongsirichareon | Aerospace Engineering | San Diego, CA |
Baritone Saxophone | ||
Barry Walker | Computer Engineering | Fair Lawn, NJ |
Trumpet | ||
Arianna Mastali | MS in Human Computer Interaction | Celebration, FL |
Mason Beyke | Psychology | Flowery Branch, GA |
Armaan Lala | MS in Computer Science | Roswell, GA |
Ian Wilkinson | Aerospace Engineering | Villa Rica, GA |
Noah Graff | Industrial Design | Colmubus, GA |
Cole Pesqueira | Chemical Engineering | Marietta, GA |
Abhinav Vishnuvajhala | Computer Science | Phoenix, AZ |
Trombone | ||
Rudra Goel | Computer Engineering | Denver, CO |
Leon Thompson | Music Technology | Roswell, GA |
Daniel Wochnick | Aerospace Engineering | Eagan MN |
Nathan Riediger | LMC | College Park, GA |
Chinar Joshi | Computer Science | Johns Creek, GA |
Guitar | ||
Andrew Faulkner | Music Technology | Austin, TX |
Philip Juras | Industrial Engineering | Arlington, VA |
Piano | ||
Kaleb Bates | Music Technology | McDonough, GA |
Loyce Agboola | Computer Engineering | Brooklyn Park, MN |
Zephyr Smith | Music Tech | Hot Springs, AR |
Vibraphone | ||
Brennan Fullmer | Math | Marietta, GA |
Bass | ||
Tanner Iley | Computer Science | Athens, GA |
Antonia Rabisheva | Electrical Engineering | Johns Creek, GA |
Drums | ||
Richard Patrick | Electrical Engineering | Johns Creek, GA |
Georgia Tech School of Music
Through interdisciplinary degree programs, outstanding performance ensembles, and innovative research endeavors, the Georgia Tech School of Music cultivates a rich legacy of musical traditions and develops cutting-edge technologies to help define music's future. The School serves students in bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in music technology and offers innovative performance opportunities, courses, and cultural and artistic experiences for students throughout the Institute.