Principal Trumpet, Kansas City Symphony Orchestra

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Julian Kaplan and his family moved to North Carolina, where he began playing trumpet at age 12. He soon began studying with the principal trumpet of the Charlotte Symphony, Michael Miller, who now plays in the Cleveland Orchestra. Kaplan received a full-tuition scholarship to the University of Kentucky, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance and studied with Mark Clodfelter. He also was a student of Vince DiMartino at Centre College. While at the University of Kentucky, Kaplan played at several large venues, including the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall, and performed concerts in Greece and China. Shortly before graduation, Kaplan was appointed principal trumpet of the Lexington Philharmonic, where he played for two seasons, before being appointed second trumpet of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. After two seasons as second trumpet, Kaplan was appointed principal trumpet of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in 2013. Kaplan has appeared with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony and Asheville Symphony Orchestra, among others, and he often performs as a featured soloist with several chamber music groups. Kaplan also is a recording artist, spending time in Nashville recording for various albums. Kaplan has served on the faculty at the University of North Florida for the last two years. During his time off, he also enjoys golf, racquetball and tennis.

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