Ian Sawyer is a professional trumpet player and educator residing in Loveland, Colorado. Ian serves as Second Trumpet with the Cheyenne Symphony and enjoys an active freelance schedule, performing everything from orchestral works to musical theater. He has also played with the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Ballet, and has shared the stage with Arturo Sandoval, Dave Grusin, Chris Potter, Rachel Barton Pine, Ricardo Morales and more. He can also be heard on Jorge Mejia's album An Open Book: 25 Preludes for Piano and Orchestra. Ian maintains a private studio and has had students perform in the Colorado All-State Band, NoCo Honor Band, CU Honor Band as well as gain entry into music degree programs across the state.
Ian holds degrees in Trumpet Performance from the University of Northern Colorado (BM, 2015) and the University of Miami (MM, 2018), and is currently pursuing his DA in Trumpet Performance from the University of Northern Colorado. While at the University of Miami, he played in the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra. Ian’s primary teachers are Craig Morris, Philip Hembree, and John Adler.