James Louis Olcott

Background

Olcott, James Louis was born on February 27, 1944 in Berkeley, California, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Education, San Francisco State University, 1966; Master of Music in Trumpet Performance, Manhattan School Music, 1968; studies with, William Vaccliano, Mel Broiles, Donald Reinberg, Joseph Alessi.

Career

Instructor music, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, 1968-1977; instructor music, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, 1977-1978; instructor music, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio., since 1978; principal trumpeter, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, 1979-1986; principal trumpeter, Dayton (Ohio) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1979-1992; principal trumpeter, Cincinnati Ballet Orchestra, since 1981; principal trumpeter, Middletown (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra, since 1982. Trumpeter numerous groups including Cincinnati Brasswinds, since 1981, Oxford Brass Quintet, 1979-1984. Founder Cincinnati Herald Trumpet Ensemble, 1988.

Achievements

• James Louis Olcott has been listed as a noteworthy Trumpeter, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Trumpet Guild (secretary 1991-1997, vice president since 1997), International Association Jazz Educators, Ohio Music Educators Association, American Federation Musicians, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Mu Alpha, Kappa Kappa Psi.