MICHAEL STEWART  - LEAD TRUMPET
Dr. Michael Stewart (b. 1965) holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Composition from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Arts degree in Trumpet Performance from Eastern Illinois University, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Akron (OH). Although he primarily writes for jazz and brass ensembles, his compositions also cover a far reaching range of styles and genres.
Dr. Stewart maintains an active teaching studio and performing career in the Chicago area. In addition to the Jim Guter Big Band, he currently plays lead trumpet with the Chicago Grandstand Big Band, the Ron Mills Orchestra, the Dana Legg Jazz Band, the Grand Avenue Big Band, the Vito Buffalo Orchestra, and as a freelance classical soloist. Dr. Stewart is the director of the Maine South High School (Park Ridge, IL)
Jazz Band I, and in 2001-2002 was the Composer in Residence for Lockport Township HS in Illinois. He also has served as an adjunct faculty member to Roosevelt University (Chicago) and Lewis University (Romeoville, IL).

SCOTT KELLEY - TRUMPET
Scott Kelley graduated from Valparaiso University in 1992 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. While at Valpo, Scott played lead trumpet in the University Jazz Lab Band and had the opportunity to play with such great jazz musicians like James Moody, Buddy DeFranco, Slide Hampton and Clark Terry. Scott also was a founding member of the student jazz combo Central Standard Time. In addition to the Jim Guter Big Band, Scott also plays in the South Suburban College concert band in South Holland. Scott works for an engineering firm in Chicago and currently resides in Winfield.

MARK ROLLER - TRUMPET
Mark received his master's degree in jazz studies from NIU and his bachelor's degree in music education from Stetson University in Florida. He has been a jazz band director at Western Illinois University's summer camp, as well as the director of jazz bands at Geneva Middle School. He founded and directed the jazz band for the NIU community School of the Arts. While at NIU, he was a memeber of the NIU Jazz Ensemble and was named best soloist in 2004 for the Skyway Jazz Festival.

DAN TOUSSAINT - TRUMPET
Daniel Toussaint was a regular member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago from 2003-2004. During his tenure with the Civic Orchestra, Daniel performed under the direction of distinguished conductors such as Pierre Boulez, Pinchas Zukerman, and Daniel Barenboim. While performing with the Civic Orchestra, he received instruction from Mark Ridenour (Second Trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra) and Adolph Herseth (Former Principal Trumpet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra). Mr. Toussaint is currently an active freelance musician in the Chicagoland area. In addition to performing with the Civic Orchestra, he has performed with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, the Richmond (IN) Symphony Orchestra, and the Bach Chorale Singers of Lafayette, IN. Daniel holds a Master of Music degree in trumpet performance from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northern Illinois University. In addition to performing, Daniel has taught numerous private students and has adjudicated solo and band contests, including the IMEA District VII Band Festival.