Mark Clodfelter

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Mark Clodfelter enjoys a career of breadth and diversity. He is the Associate Dean of Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Delaware and Principal Trumpet of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra. Mark’s academic career began at Mars Hill University, with subsequent appointments as Professor of Trumpet at the University of Kentucky, the University of North Carolina – Greensboro, and the University of Delaware. He also served UD as Director of the School of Music prior to his current appointment within the Graduate College. Throughout his journey, he has built internationally recognized trumpet programs, the students from which continue to achieve coveted awards and prestigious positions.

Mark’s 40-year performance career spans four continents, sharing the stage with renowned artists and contributing to multiple Grammy-recommended recordings. As a creative entrepreneur, he specializes in arts-centric business ventures that serve communities and advance the arts. He also provides career consulting, is an active public speaker, and educational clinician.

Mark is an S.E. Shires Performing Artist