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Brooks de Wetter-Smith is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. Born in 1950 in New York City, de Wetter-Smith grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a professional violinist, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, de Wetter-Smith showed a keen interest in music and began playing the trumpet at the age of nine. De Wetter-Smith's talent was evident from the start, and he quickly became a sought-after musician. He attended the Juilliard School of Music in New York City, where he studied with William Vacchiano, the principal trumpeter of the New York Philharmonic. After completing his studies at Juilliard, de Wetter-Smith went on to study at the Paris Conservatory with Maurice André, one of the most famous trumpet players of the 20th century. De Wetter-Smith's career as a professional musician began in the 1970s when he joined the New York Philharmonic as a trumpet player. He played with the orchestra for several years before moving on to other opportunities. In 1978, he joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he taught trumpet and performed as a soloist and chamber musician. Throughout his career, de Wetter-Smith has performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed as a soloist with many of these orchestras, playing works by composers such as Haydn, Mozart, and Bach. One of de Wetter-Smith's most notable performances was his solo performance of the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1983. The performance was widely praised by critics, and de Wetter-Smith was hailed as one of the finest trumpet players of his generation. In addition to his work as a performer, de Wetter-Smith has also made significant contributions to the field of music education. He has taught at several universities, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Texas at Austin. He has also given masterclasses and workshops around the world, sharing his knowledge and expertise with aspiring musicians. De Wetter-Smith's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1980, he was awarded the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise. He has also been awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant and the Wisconsin Arts Board Fellowship. In addition to his work as a performer and educator, de Wetter-Smith is also a composer. He has written several works for trumpet, including a concerto and a sonata. His compositions have been performed by many of the world's leading trumpet players. Today, de Wetter-Smith continues to perform, teach, and compose. He is a professor of trumpet at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is in demand as a soloist and chamber musician. His contributions to the world of music have been significant, and he remains a respected and admired figure in the classical music community.

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