WORLAND
GAVIN
Gavin Worland
Gavin Worland is a Colorado-based trumpeter, composer, arranger, educator, bandleader, and producer. A graduate of the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, Gavin received his master’s degree in jazz performance and his bachelor’s from Metropolitan State University of Denver, where he studied under prolific musicians including Shane Endsley, Gabe Mervine, Annie Booth, and Dawn Clement.
As a performer, Gavin has been fortunate to travel the world playing at impeccable venues, including Carnegie Hall, Boettcher Concert Hall, The Newman Center, Dazzle, and Nissi’s while playing a wide variety of music. Gavin takes immense pride in his versatility as a musician, playing everything from Basie and Bach to Mariachi and Mahler. He has been honored to share the stage with world-class musicians such as Remy LeBoeuf, Greg Gisbert, Gabriel Santiago, and Zach Rich, among many more.
Gavin is highly sought after for his composing, arranging, and engraving. With his jazz background and his love for all styles and genres, he has made a name for himself by being commissioned to work for ensembles ranging from high school bands to professional ensembles.
Gavin serves as the President and Musical Director for the Longmont All Star Jazz Band. As a former student of the All Stars, he is dedicated to preserving the “Mr. Bill” charm that the band has had for the past 25 years with all the classic tunes, while continuing to deliver an accessible, high-quality, professional experience for high schoolers in the St. Vrain Valley School District area.
Gavin also serves on executive committees on multiple music-related nonprofits in Colorado, continues to perform and arrange for ensembles such as the Longmont Concert Band, the Denver Rock Orchestra, and the Longs Peak Stompers, all while teaching privately. In his free time, Gavin enjoys whiskey tastings, learning new instruments, and cheering for his favorite sports teams.