Trumpet
Spencer Aston teaches trumpet at Powers Music School. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University, a Master of Music degree from University of New Mexico, and a Bachelor of Music degree from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. In addition to Powers, he currently holds faculty positions at Bridgewater State University, the University of Massachusetts-Boston, and Longy School of Music. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Spencer is a freelance trumpet player and conductor in the Boston metropolitan area and performs regularly across New England at various schools, churches, and concert venues. He is a founding member of the Fenway Quintet and has been seen in concert with the New Mexico Symphony, San Juan Symphony, Cape Cod Symphony, Nashua Symphony, and many others. He is currently the Principal Cornetist with the New England Brass Band. Spencer is an avid runner and has recently completed the Boston Half Marathon and the Covered Bridges Half Marathon.