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Available ensembles and presentations include:
Swing Orchestra
A brand new 11-piece swing outfit performing the Top 40 of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, using original period arrangements. Classic dance music for high society and the jitterbugs too! Get ready to party like it’s 1929!
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An all-star sextet of Upstate New York’s finest jazz musicians, playing classic “Blue Note” style jazz with a repertoire of classics from of the 1940s through the present day.
Classic jazz which incorporated the French Horn in the ensemble, played by some of the region’s outstanding jazz professionals. Jeff Stockham and the JHLS were Featured Artists at the 2016 International Horn Symposium.
The Jeff Stockham Quartet
Jazz and standards from the Great American Songbook, played by some of Syracuse’s outstanding jazz professionals.
Songs Chet Sang
The music of trumpeter/vocalist Chet Baker, performed live in a small-group setting by Jeff Stockham.
A solo educational and historical school presentation illustrating the vital importance of music in the everyday life of the Civil War soldier, using original instruments and artifacts from Jeff Stockham’s collections. More information...
An educational presentation surveying the history and development of brass instruments from antiquity to the present day, utilizing approximately 50 instruments from Jeff Stockham’s extensive collection of antique musical instruments.
Classic brass quintet music from all eras, for your wedding, church service, formal event, graduation ceremony, or concert venue.
Double Take
A two-horn salute to the past masters of jazz trumpet and cornet, using actual examples of the same models of instruments played by those trumpet titans. Presented in conjunction with Florida-based jazz cornetist and instrument collector Nick DeCarlis. More information...
A fun and educational concert for elementary schools, showing how the instruments of the woodwind quintet produce their sounds, using objects that might be found in a recycling bin. This outstanding ensemble consists of Symphoria members.
Add a touch of class to your high-profile event, corporate meeting, grand opening, commencement, or convention—let The Herald Trumpets bring fanfare to your special event. We have performed for university commencements, fundraisers, store openings, and private events since 1995.
When honoring our veterans, the highest standards of musicianship and professional decorum are essential. Jeff has rendered TAPS at hundreds of military funerals and memorial services, including annual remembrance ceremonies at Gettysburg National Cemetery. He is also the official Track Bugler for Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs harness racing tracks.
Jazz Clinics and Private Lessons
Jeff was formerly of Instructor of Jazz Trumpet at Hamilton College, LeMoyne College, and Colgate University, and Instructor of French Horn and
Jazz Trumpet at Syracuse University. He is available for scholastic jazz clinics and concerts. High school and college students throughout the Upstate New York region have benefitted from Jeff’s jazz clinics.
Freelance and Recording Work
Contact Jeff to inquire about his availability for your event, recording project, show, or ensemble performance.
To book any of these ensembles, or to inquire about Jeff Stockham’s availability, please SEND AN EMAIL, or call or text 315-478-8731.