John H. Holt
11100 Premier Drive
Frisco, TX 75033
Tel: 940-565-3719
EDUCATION
B.M. in Trumpet Performance
University of Miami, 1981
M.M. in Trumpet Performance
University of Miami, 1985
Graduate Teaching Fellow, 1981-1983
Principal Trumpet Teachers:
Gilbert D. Johnson, Former Principal Trumpet
The Philadelphia Orchestra
Richard Giangiulio, Former Principal Trumpet
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
UNIVERSITY TEACHING
University of North Texas
UNT Creative Impact Award 2016
Professor of Trumpet 2016 - present
Chair, Division of Instrumental Studies 2010 - present
Associate Professor of Trumpet with tenure 2009 - 2015
Assistant Professor of Trumpet 2003 - 2008
Lecturer in Trumpet 2002-2003 Instructor of Trumpet Fall 1993
(Sabbatical leave replacement)
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Adjunct Instructor of Trumpet 2000-2003
Austin College
Adjunct Instructor of Trumpet 1996-2003
Collin County Community College
Associate Faculty Instructor 1991-2003
Department of Humanities & International Studies
SOLO DISCOGRAPHY
“Facets 4” John Holt trumpet
International Trumpet Guild. ITG CD25, 2016
“Trumpet Panoply” John Holt trumpet with the UNT Symphony, Chamber Orchestra and Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Crystal Records. CD 769, 2011
“Facets 3” John Holt trumpet
Crystal Records. CD 768, 2009
“French Trumpet Concertos” John Holt trumpet
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Crystal Records. CD 767, 2007
“Trumpet Concertos” John Holt trumpet
Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
Crystal Records. CD 765, 2006
“Facets 2”, John Holt trumpet
Crystal Records. CD 764, 2005
“UNconventional Trumpet” Music of UNT composers
John Holt trumpet
Crystal Records. CD 763, 2004
“Facets” Music for Solo and Multiple Trumpets, John Holt trumpet
Crystal Records. CD 762, 2004
OTHER DISCOGRAPHY
“After Sunset” UNT Symphonic Band
Dennis Fisher, conductor, Klavier K 11186, 2011
“Before Breakfast” Voices of Change
Joseph Illick, Conductor, Albany Records, Troy 1083, 2008
“Magnificat” Southwestern Seminary Chorus with The Sundance Brass David Keith, Conductor, Resmiranda CD RES8046, 2002
“Thérèse Raquin,” The Dallas Opera,
Graeme Jenkins, Conductor Chandos Digital CD 9659, 2001
“Hark! A Thrilling Voice” Christmas at the Church of the Incarnation
The Chancel Choir with The Sundance Brass, Kevin Clarke, Conductor
Pro Organa CD 7135, 2001
“Frida,” The Voices of Change, Robert Rodriguez, Conductor. CRI (Grammy Nominated) CD 824, 1999
“Symphony No. 2,” Gustav Mahler, The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Litton, Conductor, DE 3237, 1998
“The Messiah,” G.F. Handel, The Fort Worth Chamber Orchestra
David Keith, Conductor, (Private Label) 1994
“Symphony No. 7,” Dmitri Shostakovich, The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Eduardo Mata, Conductor
DOR 90161, 1994
“Music for Ceremony and Celebration”, Dallas Trumpets
Crystal Records CD 234, 1992
“Symphony No. 2,” Gustav Mahler The Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Eduardo Mata, Conductor, CCD 479, 1989
“The Messiah,” G.F. Handel Coral Ridge Presbyterian Chancel Choir,
Roger McMurrin, Conductor, Criteria Records RT 984, 1983
“Music for Brass and Organ” Diane Bish with The Pentasonic Brass Quintet, Word Records 7018908108, 1983
ORCHESTRA EMPLOYMENT
The Dallas Opera Orchestra 1989 - present
Principal Trumpet
Nicola Rescisno - Music Director 1989 – 1993
Graeme Jenkins - Music Director 1994 – 2013
Emmanuel Villaume – Music Director 2014 – present
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra 1993-1994
2nd Trumpet (One-Year Position)
John Giordano - Music Director
Orchestra Del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino 1983-1986
Principal Trumpet
Zubin Mehta - Music Director
Philharmonic Orchestra of Florida 1981-1983
Co-Principal Trumpet
Emerson Buckley - Music Director
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra 1977 - 2007
Substitute Trumpet
Andrew Litton – Music Director
Eduardo Mata – Music Director
Louis Lane – Music Director