The Colorado Symphony

Justin Bartels, who joined the Colorado Symphony in July 2008, has quickly proven that one person can make a big difference. Bartels' gleaming sound and dazzling technique have provided a major boost to the brass section, and his artful solos in pieces such as Gershwin's Concerto in F always merit attention. "
-Kyle MacMillan, Critic - Denver Post

Justin Bartels

Principal

Principal Trumpet Justin Bartels has been with the Colorado Symphony since July 2008. During the summer, Justin performs as Principal Trumpet with the Central City Opera Orchestra. Prior to his appointment with the Colorado Symphony, he was principal trumpet of the Columbus Symphony and a former member of the New World Symphony Orchestra.

Justin has also had the pleasure of performing with the Alabama Symphony, Charleston Symphony, Houston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Milwaukee Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Virginia Symphony.

Justin is a former student of Marie Speziale, and holds a bachelors degree in Music Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Justin also attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and the University of Alabama.

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