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Jim Cossetti began his study of trumpet and music theory in Philadelphia
with Mr. Anthony Marchione in 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 and Executive Secretary of the World Drum & Bugle
Corps Hall of Fame, a founder and 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. In 2008 he was inducted into the
Bugler’s Hall of Fame along with jazz trumpeter Clark Terry among
others.
He was a founding member and soloist with The Music Express mixed ensemble.
He was also a solo cornet with RB3 (cubed), which is the Reading Buccaneer
Brass Band and is a respected music adjudicator with the Cavalcade of
Bands Association for whom he judges marching bands, indoor performers
and jazz bands.
Most recently Jim has performed on NBC’s The 10 Show as trumpet
with The Phill-E Street Band and has performed live on WXPN’s World
Café.
He teaches all brass instruments at all levels.
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