Chris Wise is a professional trumpet player and educator residing in Sedona, AZ. He is the general music and band instructor for West Sedona Elementary and Red Rock Jr./Sr. High School. He has a B.M. in Music Education from Mercyhurst University and has served as a graduate teaching assistant at Cleveland State University (Musicianship/Ear Training) and Florida State University (Jazz Trumpet).
Chris' background includes playing lead trumpet with several world class drum and bugle corps including the 2008 DCI world champion Phantom Regiment from Rockford, IL, 2004 DCA world champion Empire Statesmen from Rochester, NY, and top 10 DCI finalist Colts, from Dubuque, IA. He has performed professionally around the world as a lead trumpet player and soloist with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Chris also currently performs around the country with circus bands. Chris shares these real-world experiences with his students and shows them how to succeed as musician and in life.