Randy Dunn is a professional trumpet player who lives and works in the greater Houston area. He has a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Houston Moores School of Music, where he studied trumpet with James Austin, former principal trumpet with the Houston Symphony Orchestra.

 

Working as a professional trumpet player for over 40 years, Randy has performed a wide variety of music, including classical, sacred, big band, jazz, and pop. But, for most of his career, he has worked primarily as a classical trumpeter. While Randy often performs with local musicians from area orchestras, he also plays regularly with big bands and various small jazz ensembles. Over the years, he has had the opportunity to share the stage with numerous famous musicians, including Doc Severinsen (a key mentor and inspiration), Johnny Mathis, and Casey Abrams, as well as many musicians from major orchestras. Randy has also done recording work in projects for film, television, and commercials, including recording the trumpet fanfares for the BBC TV-Starz TV movie, The Dresser (2015), starring Anthony Hopkins and Ian McKellan.

 

In addition to his career playing the trumpet, Randy was a public school band director and music teacher until 2013.
As a retired music educator, Randy remains involved with teaching, leading master classes and mentoring music students from area colleges, high schools, and middle schools.