Jim Cossetti

Phone Ext. 316

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Jim Cossetti began his study of trumpet and music theory in Philadelphia 1959, where, during his high school years he was lead trumpet in marching band, dance band. dance band, show band and orchestra. He also was student teacher and conductor and sang with two a cappella R&R groups in Germantown (Phila.) area.

After graduation he continued to perform with several R&R groups, small jazz trios and quartets in the Philadelphia and Wilmington areas, while continuing studies with Mr. Anthony Mattarese.

In the mid-seventies to early 80's he continued trumpet studies and played with Mr. Richard Garrick, president and principal trumpet of the New Jersey Brass Quintet. During this time he also taught and played with several brass ensembles and drum & bugle corps, two of which earned national championships.

From 1993 to 2004 he was part of the music and marching staff at Coatesville Area Senior High School, where he assisted the band directors in development of structure, show concepts, performance goals and execution of same. Jim was instrumental in increasing the level of performance for the marching band to World Class. He was also instructor, technical advisor and occasional performer with the "Coatesville Brass" ensemble.

Jim is a member of the World Drum & Bugle Corps Hall of Fame, a Trustee of the Pennsylvania Bugle & Drum Corps Hall of Fame and, in October 2002 assisted with formation of the international comedy singing group, "The Castaways" and became musical arranger and conductor.

Currently he is a performing member of The Music Express mixed ensemble and is a respected music adjudicator with the Cavalcade of Bands Association for whom he judges marching bands, indoor performers and jazz bands. He teaches all brass instruments at all levels