Chase Hawkins Dma

Chase Hawkins, DMA, is an accomplished musician and educator with extensive experience in trumpet performance and instruction. Currently serving as General Store Manager at Willis Music Company since September 2022, Chase also has a long-standing role as a Yamaha Performing Artist since 2014. As a freelance musician and private lesson instructor since 2010, Chase teaches trumpet to students of all ages and skill levels. Notable performance positions include Principal Trumpet with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra from April 2013 to May 2024 and teaching roles at Lafayette High School and Centre College. Chase's educational background includes a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, as well as multiple Master's degrees from prestigious institutions, including Eastman School of Music and Manhattan School of Music.