Missouri State Professor of Music Grant Peters, was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Trumpet Guild in the organization’s general election. He will serve a four year term beginning in October of 2009.

“The International Trumpet Guild was founded in 1974 to promote communications among trumpet  players around the world and to improve the artistic level of performance,  teaching, and literature associated with the trumpet.  ITG’s more than 6,000 members represent 64 countries and include professional and amateur performers, teachers, students, manufacturers, publishers, and others interested in belonging to an organization dedicated to the trumpet profession.” [Source: www.trumpetguild.org]

Grant S. Peters is Professor of Music at Missouri State University, where he teaches applied studio trumpet and serves as the Brass Area Coordinator. Peters is a member of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra and Springfield Regional Opera.

Peters holds the Bachelor of Music in Education degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Trumpet Performance from the University of North Texeas. His principal teachers include Mr. Dennis L. Schneider and Dr. Leonard A. Candelaria.