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Principal Trumpeter
The new Principal Trumpeter of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Hooten was born in Tampa, Florida. He earned his bachelor of music degree from the University of South Florida and his master's degree from Rice University. His primary trumpet teachers have included Armando Ghitallo, John Hagstrom, and Don Owen.
In 2000 Mr. Hooten won a trumpet/cornet position with "The President's Own" Marine Band in Washington, D.C., where he was often a featured soloist. Following his four year enlistment in the Marine Band, he became Assistant Principal Trumpeter with the Indianapolis Symphony, a position that he held for two years before coming to Atlanta.
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