Damien Maughan - Trumpet

Damien is a trumpet player and educator originally from Perth, but based in Melbourne since 2001. He completed a Bachelor of Music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Education at the University of Melbourne. Damien began studying the trumpet at the age of 12 and was performing professionally by 17. He has performed with many different ensembles over the years, including the Perth Jazz Orchestra, Jamie Oehlers Quintet, Bennett’s Lane Big Band and Ken Schroder’s Big Band. As an educator Damien greatly enjoys guiding and supporting students to develop from beginner trumpet players, through to technically skilled and musically creative soloists and ensemble members, and is proud to be a member of the excellent MWSC Music faculty.