Mark Clodfelter is the Professor of Trumpet at the University of Kentucky. He is a versatile performer of international acclaim and a Grammy nominated recording artist. Has was recently described by Classical Voice North Carolina as “ …a stellar world-class trumpeter who's dazzling playing wowed the audience”, and as “warm toned” by the Lexington Herald Leader (KY). As a soloist, Mark has appeared throughout the United States, Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, Russia, Thailand, Greece, and the Peoples Republic of China with orchestras, wind ensembles, brass ensembles, jazz bands, and solo recitals. This summer he will make his debut in Australia and Brazil.

Mark can be heard as Principal Trumpet of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, the Trade Winds (Tampa Fl.) and Co-Principal of Orchestra Kentucky. His commercial affiliations include split lead with the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra and the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra. Mark is member of Covalence, a duo, with Rebecca Wilt, his wife and renowned collaborative pianist. Additionally, he is Co-Conductor of the Blue Grass Area Jazz Ambassadors and the Central Kentucky Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Mr. Clodfelter has recorded extensively in styles ranging from classical to rock. He has also appeared with such headliners as The O' Jays, Gladys Knight, Mannheim Steam Roller, the Moody Blues, the Lettermen, Doc Severinson, Bob Mintzer, Frank Mantooth, Lou Rawls, Glen Campbell and Ray Charles.

Prior to his appointment at the University of Kentucky, Mark was Instructor of Trumpet and Director of Jazz Band at Mars Hill College. He served on the faculty of the Eastern Music Festival as a member of the Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra and has taught the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps. Mark was a founding member of the Giannini Brass and has held positions with the Greensboro Symphony, the Western Piedmont Symphony, the Salisbury Symphony, the Greenville (SC) Symphony and the Eastern Philharmonic Orchestra.

Mr. Clodfelter holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne College and a Master of Music Degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts.