Dr. Adam W. Gaines
DR. ADAM W. GAINES
Adam Gaines has been active as a trumpet player, arranger, and composer since his late teens. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay . In addition to teaching the trumpet studio, Adam directs the Jazz Ensemble II and teaches jazz history and brass methods. Dr. Gaines holds degrees from the University of Louisville (Bachelor of Music, 1999) and Ball State University (Master of Music, 2001 and Doctor of Arts, 2005). While a graduate student at Ball State, Adam was a featured soloist in the Jazz Ensemble I at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, conducted the Jazz Ensemble II and Trumpet Ensemble, and performed as a member of the BSU Faculty Brass Quintet. Adam is a past member of the faculties of the Community College of Philadelphia, Montgomery County Community College, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Wesleyan University.
Adam Gaines has been active as a trumpet player, arranger, and composer since his late teens. He is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay . In addition to teaching the trumpet studio, Adam directs the Jazz Ensemble II and teaches jazz history and brass methods. Dr. Gaines holds degrees from the University of Louisville (Bachelor of Music, 1999) and Ball State University (Master of Music, 2001 and Doctor of Arts, 2005). While a graduate student at Ball State, Adam was a featured soloist in the Jazz Ensemble I at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, conducted the Jazz Ensemble II and Trumpet Ensemble, and performed as a member of the BSU Faculty Brass Quintet. Adam is a past member of the faculties of the Community College of Philadelphia, Montgomery County Community College, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Indiana Wesleyan University.
Testimonial
“For years trumpet players have been buying Bachs and Yamahas off of the shelf and then modifying them with Blackburn leadpipes, cryogenic treatments, valve alignments, and all sorts of other treatments. Now players can skip all of that and buy a Sonaré with the same "modifications" already built into the horn. Brilliant!
The Sonaré has a great core sound that is still flexible enough to change colors for different situations. As a jazz soloist I can really find my own voice, only to turn around and play in a concert band or brass choir and fit right into the section sound, which is typically very Bach oriented.
The valve action on the Sonaré is incredible. The perfectly aligned valves coupled with nice stiff springs makes for a very fast, clean action. Plus, unlike other trumpets I have played, there doesn't seem to be a drawn-out "break-in" period - the valves worked great right out of the case.
Many of my students have commented on how easy it was to play the Sonaré. I noticed more than once a vast improvement in my students' core sound on the Sonaré as compared to their Bachs, Yamahas, etc. I would recommend the Sonaré to any student looking to buy a new trumpet that will fill their needs in band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, or any other situation they might find themselves in during school and into their professional careers. This is a great horn!
It has officially replaced my old Bach as my primary B-flat trumpet.”
The Sonaré has a great core sound that is still flexible enough to change colors for different situations. As a jazz soloist I can really find my own voice, only to turn around and play in a concert band or brass choir and fit right into the section sound, which is typically very Bach oriented.
The valve action on the Sonaré is incredible. The perfectly aligned valves coupled with nice stiff springs makes for a very fast, clean action. Plus, unlike other trumpets I have played, there doesn't seem to be a drawn-out "break-in" period - the valves worked great right out of the case.
Many of my students have commented on how easy it was to play the Sonaré. I noticed more than once a vast improvement in my students' core sound on the Sonaré as compared to their Bachs, Yamahas, etc. I would recommend the Sonaré to any student looking to buy a new trumpet that will fill their needs in band, jazz ensemble, orchestra, or any other situation they might find themselves in during school and into their professional careers. This is a great horn!
It has officially replaced my old Bach as my primary B-flat trumpet.”
Artist Equipment
Sonaré trumpet
TRC – 900B
TRC – 900B
Contact Information :
Dr. Adam W. Gaines
Music Department
UW - Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311
Music Department
UW - Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311