Alex Goodman, an educator and trumpet player from Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the trumpet player for Central City Orchestra. A graduate of Millersville University, he is currently employed by the Eastern Lancaster County School District as an elementary general music teacher.
Since starting his undergraduate career he has participated in the university concert band, wind ensemble, marching band, jazz band, orchestra and The Duke Street Brass. While working towards his undergraduate degree, he has had the privilege of working with such monumental artists as Wynton Marsalis, renowned jazz legend; Jens Lindemann, former member of the Canadian Brass; Rodney Mack, trumpet soloist and leader of the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass; Wayne J. Du Maine, member of the Manhattan Brass Quintet and member of the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass; Jose Sibaja, lead trumpet for the highly acclaimed Boston Brass, as well as the former trumpet player for pop star Ricky Martin; Kurt Dupuis, principal trumpet of the President's Own Marine Band; trumpet maker and jazz artist Fred Powell; and also members of the current Canadian Brass. Alex is a trumpet player of great versatility, moving between classical to jazz and everything in between.
These experiences have made him a passionate music teacher, ready to share his experiences with students in the classroom. By using the experiences he has gained, Mr. Goodman hopes to inspire young students to succeed in music class. Teaching young minds to be creative, work together with other students, and to appreciate music are Mr. Goodman's main goals.
Since starting his undergraduate career he has participated in the university concert band, wind ensemble, marching band, jazz band, orchestra and The Duke Street Brass. While working towards his undergraduate degree, he has had the privilege of working with such monumental artists as Wynton Marsalis, renowned jazz legend; Jens Lindemann, former member of the Canadian Brass; Rodney Mack, trumpet soloist and leader of the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass; Wayne J. Du Maine, member of the Manhattan Brass Quintet and member of the Rodney Mack Philadelphia Big Brass; Jose Sibaja, lead trumpet for the highly acclaimed Boston Brass, as well as the former trumpet player for pop star Ricky Martin; Kurt Dupuis, principal trumpet of the President's Own Marine Band; trumpet maker and jazz artist Fred Powell; and also members of the current Canadian Brass. Alex is a trumpet player of great versatility, moving between classical to jazz and everything in between.
These experiences have made him a passionate music teacher, ready to share his experiences with students in the classroom. By using the experiences he has gained, Mr. Goodman hopes to inspire young students to succeed in music class. Teaching young minds to be creative, work together with other students, and to appreciate music are Mr. Goodman's main goals.