Bio
Kayla Adams is an international performing trumpet artist, student, and educator. Originally from Bixby, Oklahoma, she has her Bachelor of Music from the University of Oklahoma studying under Karl Sievers, Lacey Phelps, Douglas Lindsey, and Jay Wilkinson in Norman. She now is pursuing her master's degree under Professor Tom Siders of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at New England Conservatory.
Along with the top ensembles at New England Conservatory, she performs with DFW Brass, has been a featured soloist with the Tulsa Signature Symphony, and substitute in the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Enid Symphony, and Longwood Symphony. Most recently, she was a guest performer in Monfalcone, Italy, honoring the International Police Association with Mauro Maur.
Also notably, she has performed with Chad LB, Nikki Glaspie, Adam Neely, John Daversa, Mauro Maur, and Steve Weist. She loved participating in recording the albums “Ogygia” and “Cube of Light”, produced by Onyx Lane, as well as world premiering “Inno IPA” and “Corfu Festival” internationally. She also has a great passion for musical theatre. She had lead trumpet roles things like 1776 and Les Misérables. Kayla has also showcased her talents at prestigious events such as The International Trumpet Guild Conference, the International Trumpet Festival of Corfu (Greece), and as a semi-finalist at The National Trumpet Competition.
Beyond performance, her Private Studio is held to a high standard and cared for immensely. She is an experienced marching band and music technician, and she has done consistent brass lessons and sectionals. She also has hosted clinics and private instruction at school such as Bixby, Terra Verde Discovery, and South Moore schools. Music accessibility and education remains a high value for Kayla.
Rooted in a deep love for learning, she wants to share her gifts and experience as much new as possible. Currently, Kayla is pursuing a Master’s of Music in Trumpet Performance, and enjoys teaching and freelancing in the Boston area.
