Performing El Camino Real with the McMaster Concert Band
Classical Roots, Modern Voice
Trumpet Soloist and Ensemble Performer.
I blend orchestral discipline with contemporary expression to create trumpet performances that are refined, cinematic, and immediate.
9
Years Performing
30+
Concerts Performed
10+
Ensembles Performed With
Currently performing with the McMaster Concert Band, McMaster Symphony Orchestra, and the Jack Long National Honour Band.
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Performances and Experiences
A curated look at solo performances, concerts, and ensemble events.
Lead Trumpet with the Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band
Muskoka Woods trip with the Etobicoke Youth Band
Awards
Recognition and Milestones
Selected honors that reflect artistic consistency, solo work, and contribution to the trumpet community.
2025
MusicFest Honour Award
MusicFest Canada
MusicFest Canada selects an individual from each ensemble performing at the Festival to receive the MusicFest Honour Award.
2025
Music Proficiency Award
Martingrove C.I.
Given to the student with the highest grade in Instrumental Music.
Ensembles and Performances
Collaborations Across Stages
Recent and ongoing ensemble work, featuring symphonic, chamber, and interdisciplinary performance projects.
McMaster Concert Band
Trumpet Section
2025-Present
The ensemble is comprised of 70+ enthusiastic and talented wind, brass, and percussion players belonging to various disciplines and degree programs across campus.
Jack Long National Honour Band
Trumpet Section
2025-2026
A nationally auditioned honour band featuring some of the most talented musicians in Canada aged 16 to 24.
McMaster Symphony Orchestra
Trumpet Section
2026
Preparing 'The Music of John Williams' concert featuring selections from Harry Potter, Star Wars, Superman, and more.
York Symphony Orchestra
Guest Trumpet and Soloist
2025
Performed as a guest musician and soloist at the York Symphony Orchestra's 'A Night at the Opera' concert featuring various operatic orchestral works.
Ontario Provincial Honour Band
First Trumpet and Soloist
2024
Toured Ontario performing at local high schools. Performed as a feature concert at the Ontario Music Educators Association conference in London Ontario. Performed in multiple clinics at OMEA 2024.
Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band
Lead Trumpet
2024
An All-Star jazz band featuring some of the finest young jazz musicians in all of Canada. Performed at the University of Toronto's Walter Hall at MusicFest Canada 2024.
Martingrove C.I. Concert Band
Trumpet Section Leader
2021-2025
Performed advanced repertoire with the Martingrove C.I. Concert band. Won Gold at the Ontario Band Association competition as well as the brass excellence award. Won 2x Gold and 1x Silver at MusicFest Canada's national competition.
Etobicoke Youth Band
Trumpet Section Leader
2021-2025
Performed with the Etobicoke Youth Band, a local community band featuring over 100 students which regularly performs at local venues and internationally.
Solo Repertoire
Program-Ready Solo Literature
Flexible repertoire spanning famous trumpet concertos and modern recital works.
Baroque and Classical
- Haydn - Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major
- Hummel - Trumpet Concerto in E Major
- Arban - Fantaisie and Variations on 'The Carnival of Venice'
- Arban - Fantaisie Brillante
- Arban - Variations on a Tyrolean Song
- Böhme - Trumpet Concerto in F Minor
Romantic and Early 20th Century
- Hansen - Sonata for Cornet and Piano
- Balay - Andante et Allegro
- Balay - Prelude et Ballade
- Goedicke - Concert Etude
- Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
- Anderson - Bugler's Holiday
Modern and Contemporary
- Anderson - Trumpeter's Lullaby
- Hindemith - Sonata for Trumpet and Piano
- Arutunian - Trumpet Concerto
- Ketting - Intrada
- Peaslee - Nightsongs
- Ewazen - Sonata for Trumpet and Piano
- Nishimura - Golden Hour for Flugelhorn and Piano
- Marlatt - Variations on 'The Blue Bells of Scotland'
- Ost - Clash of the Elements for Solo Trumpet
Contact
Contact Me
For concerts, opportunities, and inquiries, reach out using the details below.
Based in Toronto, ON. Currently studying Computer Science at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON.
- jonathangraydon22@gmail.com
- +1 (647) 998-0659
- Toronto, ON
Fastest response windows: weekday mornings and evenings.