Dr. Luis Miguel Araya is the new Assistant Professor of Trumpet at the University of Central Florida and a member of the acclaimed Dallas Brass. Previously, he served as the Trumpet Artist-in-Residence at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith. A versatile musician, Luis has performed a variety of musical styles from classical to Latin music. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the National Institute of Music in Costa Rica, a Master of Music from Loyola University in New Orleans, and a Doctorate in Music from Arizona State University. Luis, originally from Alajuela, Costa Rica, was a member of the Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra and taught at both the National Institute of Music and the University of Costa Rica. His orchestral experience includes performances with the Venezuela Symphony Orchestra, the Miami Symphony Orchestra, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
As a soloist, Luis has performed with the National Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Uppsala Chamber Orchestra in Sweden, and Loyola Chamber Orchestra. He has participated in notable festivals such as the Pacific Music Festival and the Rafael Mendez Brass Institute, and presented a solo recital at the 2005 International Trumpet Guild Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. A winner of the 2004 Ellsworth Smith International Trumpet Solo Competition, Luis has given master classes at various institutions and festivals worldwide. He is an artist/clinician for Stomvi trumpets and Warburton mouthpieces.