ABOUT
“Will’s deep musicianship, incredible technique, and passion for his craft shine through every performance. He has an incredible ability to draw audiences in and bring the music to life with sincerity and emotion.”
-Arturo Sandoval
Will Leathers earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from The Juilliard School in 2022 and 2023 and was the first undergraduate classical trumpeter to receive the prestigious Kovner Fellowship. In 2022, while still completing his studies, Will secured the highly sought-after position of Principal Trumpet for both the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera, an extraordinary accomplishment for a musician at his stage of career. He continued to break barriers, being recognized by CBC Music as one of Canada’s “30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30” and earning his Bachelor of Music in 2022 and his Master of Music in 2023, solidifying his place as one of his generation's most promising classical musicians.
He has performed with world-renowned ensembles, including New York Philharmonic Brass, Cleveland Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (Guest Principal Trumpet), Toronto Symphony Orchestra (Guest Principal Trumpet), and Philadelphia Orchestra (Guest Associate Principal Trumpet). He also performs as a concerto soloist, both on piano and trumpet.
Will’s artistry has also led him to collaborations with elite chamber ensembles, including The National Brass Ensemble, where he was invited to perform and record with some of the finest brass musicians from major American orchestras, American Brass Quintet, Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass, and Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival Orchestra. He has been a part of a number of recordings such as "Deified", an album by the National Brass Ensemble, and Soundtrack for the film Rustin Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company Higher Ground.
Will is a performing artist for Bach Brass and Vennture Mouthpieces, where he is consulting on the development of a line of trumpet mouthpieces in his name.
Will Leathers Proudly Endorses:
MUSIC
COMING
MAY 2025
EVENTS
Will appears as concerto soloist & recitalist, and presents masterclasses around the world.
MEDIA
Nashville Symphony:
5 Notes with Will Leathers
Featured in CBC’
’30 Hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30’
Will featured on
The Trumpet Gurus Hang Podcast
International Trumpet Guild
Orchestral Spotlight
CBC Interview
with Dwight Drummond
EDUCATOR
Unlock your full potential as a trumpeter with personalized, high-level instruction. Whether you're a student or a professional musician, my goal is to help you refine your technique, expand your musical artistry, and develop the confidence to excel in any performance setting.
As a graduate of The Juilliard School and Principal of the Nashville Symphony and The Santa Fe Opera, I bring a wealth of experience. My teaching approach is tailored to each student’s unique strengths and aspirations.
I offer both in-person and virtual lessons. If you’re passionate about improving your trumpet playing and want to study with an experienced and dedicated mentor, I’d love to work with you!
For lesson inquiries, rates, and availability, please email me using the contact form below.
Let’s take your trumpet playing to the next level!
