About John Miner

Education: Working Towards Bachelors in Music Performance at Shepherd University

Performance Experience: I have had many performance opportunities in my music career. Some of my highlighted solo repertoire includes Trumpet Concerto by Joseph Haydn, Caprice by Joseph Turrin, and Concerto in F Minor by Oskar Bohme. I have also performed in numerous jazz, wind, and chamber ensembles during my collegiate experience. Some of these include The King Street Brass Quintet, Shepherd Jazz Ensemble, and Shepherd Wind Ensemble.

Teaching Experience: I have been teaching private lessons for a year prior to my experience at Music and Arts

Teaching Philosophy: As an educator, my goal is to pass as much knowledge as possible to my students. Giving them a well rounded education consisting not only of how to play their instrument, but also being able to give them the knowledge to understand music. There must be a balance in the classroom of history, style, and technique. Without all three, the student cannot expect to achieve their maximum potential.