UCLA

The focus of this dissertation is to identify environmental influences that will result in strategies to improve gender representation within the trumpet sections of top orchestras and premier military concert bands in the United States of America. This study began with the collection and analysis of data from these ensembles. In addition, data was collected and analyzed from NASM accredited institutions, which was then used to create an institution pool. This was followed by a research approach centered around gathering environmental influences from selected trumpet professionals, which includes, but is not limited to: early childhood, family music development and support, cultural and subliminal pressures, mentorship, role models, and availability of opportunities. These findings have been organized and analyzed to find overarching themes. Based on these themes, strategies and recommendations are created to improve gender representation in the trumpet sections of the top orchestras and premier military concert bands. Recommendations for further studies are also included.