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Elaine Burt is a highly sought-after trumpet player, performer, teacher, guest artist, conductor and clinician. Born in Tyler, Texas and raised in both Texas and Minnesota, Elaine's musical journey began at a young age. She started piano lessons at the age of five and picked up the trumpet at ten igniting a lifelong passion for music.

 

Elaine's dedication to her craft led her to the world-renowned School of Music at the University of North Texas where she studied under esteemed professors John Haynie, Dr. Leonard Candelaria and Mike Steinel as well as brass guru Don "Jake" Jacoby. She earned both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Jazz Studies. As a graduate student, Elaine was awarded a teaching fellowship allowing her to lead two of the university's performing jazz bands.

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Elaine's career has taken her across the globe performing with various bands and artists. During her twenty-three years in New York City, she performed in over twenty Broadway shows, appeared on national television programs, participated in studio recording sessions and played with premier jazz orchestras including the Maria Schneider Orchestra and the Ed Palermo Big Band.  She has shared the stage with renowned artists like Reba McEntire, Idina Menzel and Audra McDonald as well as jazz greats such as Bob Mintzer, Clark Terry, Byron Stripling and John Pizzarelli.

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Elaine has toured extensively with Paul Anka and is a proud member of the band for the Tony Award-winning revival of HAIR. Most recently, she had the honor of teaching students at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Jazz Academy in New York City. Elaine enjoys bringing her joy for music to students of all ages while guiding them on their journey of musical exploration.

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Elaine currently resides in Minneapolis, MN where she continues to play professionally and inspires and educates the next generation of musicians.

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