BIO
Allison Damon (they/them) is a trumpeter whose performances have been said to be ‘executed with golden tone’ (Boston Classical Review). A musician dedicated to working with composers and performing the music of our time, they have performed with the Boston New Music Initiative, Callithumpian Consort, loadbang, Glass Beaches (a Seattle-based folksy, bluesy, indie-rock band) and at Bang on a Can’s Loud Weekend. Also a performer of the traditional repertoire, Allison was a founding member of the Charles River Brass Quintet and has played with ensembles such as the Boston Festival Orchestra, Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, and North Corner Chamber Orchestra.
Allison is deeply interested in building meaningful relationships through music. Through their work as the Community Engagement Program Manager at the Seattle Symphony they collaborate with orchestra musicians and local organizations to create musical experiences in and beyond the concert hall that foster connection, creativity and curiosity. They are also adjunct faculty at Seattle Pacific University, where they teach trumpet.
Allison holds a M.M. from the Longy School of Music of Bard College where they were the recipient of the 2019 Patricia Sherman award and a B.A. from Seattle Pacific University. Their primary instructors have been Andy Kozar, Brian Chin, Rudolf Amon, Dave Bamonte, and Jim Kvech. Beyond music-making, Allison likes to spend their time reading, sewing improvisational quilts, making coffee, and taking care of their houseplants.