Bio
A native of Middletown, Ohio, Jon Arnold is a dynamic educator and performer. He has a Bachelor and Master’s in Music Education from Miami University, Oxford Ohio. His teachers include, Jim Olcott and Kevin Eisensmith. With over 27 years in education and 30+ years as a professional trumpet player, Jon has a wealth of experience to share with his students. Currently, Jon is the Head Director of Bands at Edgewood High School in Trenton, Ohio. He is also the leader of the Miami University Campus Owls Alumni Jazz Band. In addition to being an educator, he is active around Southwestern Ohio as a freelance trumpet artist and clinician. Jon has been very fortunate to play with many fine musicians over the years and has performed in virtually every style imaginable.