Professor Leonard Candelaria is recognized internationally as a teacher and performer of distinction of both modern and historical instruments. He has presented solo concerts and masterclasses in dozens of American cities and universities, as well as in Norway, Russia, Mexico, Taiwan, Sweden, Germany, Ukrainia, and France. He has also participated in Ensemble, Dallas Bach Society and Summit Brass. He holds degrees from the University of North Texas (B.M., M.M.E.) and Northwestern University (D. Mus.). His teachers include Robert H. Fleming, John Haynie, Vincent Cichowicz, Luther Didrickson and Edward Tarr. Many of Professor Candelaria’s former students occupy positions in symphony orchestras and professional bands throughout the world, and more than 30 teach in American colleges and universities. Others have been prizewinners in prestigious national and international competitions. In 1993 he was awarded the Shelton Excellence in Teaching Award by the Faculty Senate of the University of North Texas. He was elected to serve as 1993-95 Altenburg Competition in Bad Sackingen, Germany, the 1996 Vassily Brandt International Trumpet Festival Competition in Saratov, Russia and in October, 1998 the International trumpet Competition in Kiev. He has performed as a featured artist at the 1993, 1995, 1996 and 1998 EURO-ITG Conferences, 1995 International Brassfest, and the 1997 ITG Conference.

To contact Professor Leonard Candelaria by email,
write to lcandela@music.cmm.unt.edu