University of Texas Appoints New Trumpet Professor
On May 11th, the Butler School of Music at The University of Texas announced Billy R. Hunter, Jr., as their new Professor of Trumpet. His appointment will begin during the 2020-2021 academic year.
A graduate of the University of Texas and the Juilliard School, Billy R. Hunter, Jr. is currently the Principal Trumpet with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, a position he has held since 2004. In addition to performing, Hunter has held teaching positions at the Peabody Institute and the Manhattan School of Music. His teachers include Raymond Crisara (MET Opera/NBC Symphony), Raymond Mase (American Brass Quintet/NYC Ballet), and Mark Gould (MET Opera).
