Chris Carrillo

Chris Carrillo is an active performer on both modern and period instruments and has appeared throughout the US, Australia, Germany, and the UK. He is currently principal trumpet with the Madison Brass, New Orchestra of Washington, and he is the studio trumpet professor at James Madison University. Recent highlights include a guest appearance with the “President’s Own” US Marine Band Brass Quintet, a Grammy-nominated recording with the Dallas Winds, and performances with the Austin, Charlotte, Charlottesville, Harrisburg, Jacksonville, and Roanoke Symphony Orchestras. Chris has also performed with the Austin Lyric Opera, Charlottesville Opera, Opera Memphis, and Opera on the James. Additionally, he is a regular performer on baroque trumpet at Victoria Bach Festival, Staunton Music Festival, Redeemer Artes Early Music Festival, and guest artist with Chatham Baroque, Tempesta di Mare-Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, Atlanta Baroque Orchestra, and Spire Baroque.