Experience

Bikram Yoga Catonsville

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Yoga Instructor

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Teaching 69, 75 and 90 minute classes sized 4-24 students. Teaching 69, 75 and 90 minute classes sized 4-24 students.



The U.S. Army Field Band

• Trumpet Player

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  From Boston to Baghdad, Tampa to Toronto, The United States Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than six decades. As the premier touring musical representative for the United States Army, this internationally-acclaimed organization travels thousands of miles each year presenting a variety of music to enthusiastic audiences throughout the nation and abroad. Through these concerts, the Field Band fosters the support of the American people for members of the armed forces and supports diplomatic efforts around the world. Show less



Mike Gillespie Music

• Trumpet Player

  • 2004 - Present

  www.mikegillespiemusic.com 2016 Elf the Musical National Tour, trumpet 1/flugelhorn 2016 Shrek the Musical Global Tour, trumpet/flugelhorn/piccolo trumpet 2015 Elf the Musical National Tour, trumpet 1/flugelhorn 2014 Glenn Miller Orchestra USA tour, Japan tour, split-lead trumpet 2013 Norwegian Cruise Lines, jazz trumpeter 2013 Master of Music, trumpet performance degree 2011-2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant, UNC-Greensboro 2009 Bachelor of Music, trumpet performance degree 2008 National Trumpet Competition, Jazz Division Finalist "You are not likely to find a trumpeter with such a high level of artistry over such a breadth of genres." - Dr. Karl Sievers, trumpet master Show less



Drill For Band

• Marching Band Show Designer- owner

  • Jul 2006 - Present

  1st place Visual Design and Development 2011 Drum Corps Associates World Championships 1st place show Drum Corps Associates World Championships 2012 "Mike Gillespie can fulfill your drill needs in any type of situation. In our experience, we have asked much of him and also given him complete control over the drill formations. In both cases, we were very pleased with the results. His timeliness and ability to be flexible during band camp makes him a great deal for the money! I definitely plan on using him as a drill/visual designer in the future.” ~ Kenny Butler, SWGHS Band Director Show less



Campbell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Trumpet Professor

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  Helping college age trumpet players along their trumpet journey. Recruiting trumpet players into the studio, increasing the trumpet studio presence and visibility online and on campus. Doing outreach with local, regional and state-wide high school programs and churches to spread the good will of Campbell University and the music department through concerts and masterclasses. Helping college age trumpet players along their trumpet journey. Recruiting trumpet players into the studio, increasing the trumpet studio presence and visibility online and on campus. Doing outreach with local, regional and state-wide high school programs and churches to spread the good will of Campbell University and the music department through concerts and masterclasses.



The Harbour School - Hong Kong

• Hong Kong
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Teacher

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Taught pre K-G5 general music including Orff instruments and recorder, singing and dancing, so much fun! Started a wind concert band for G6-G8. Two school musicals, school wide concerts, community concerts. Taught pre K-G5 general music including Orff instruments and recorder, singing and dancing, so much fun! Started a wind concert band for G6-G8. Two school musicals, school wide concerts, community concerts.



NETworks Presentations

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trumpet 1, Flugelhorn, Piccolo trumpet

  • Oct 2015 - Jul 2017

  Play first trumpet, flugelhorn and piccolo trumpet on the national tour of Elf: the Broadway Musical and the international tour of Shrek the Broadway Musical Play first trumpet, flugelhorn and piccolo trumpet on the national tour of Elf: the Broadway Musical and the international tour of Shrek the Broadway Musical



Winterhalter Music

• United States
• Retail

• Music Teacher

  • Feb 2014 - Jun 2015

  Offering personalized individual instruction to people of all ages on guitar, piano, voice, snare drum, woodwind and trumpet. Offering personalized individual instruction to people of all ages on guitar, piano, voice, snare drum, woodwind and trumpet.



The Glenn Miller Orchestra

• United Kingdom
• Musicians

• Trumpet

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  Playing trumpet in the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra as we tour the USA, Japan, and Canada. Playing trumpet in the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra as we tour the USA, Japan, and Canada.



Santa Clara Vanguard

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instructor

  • May 2011 - Aug 2014

  "The kids love you!" - Jeff Fiedler, CEO "The kids love you!" - Jeff Fiedler, CEO



P&O Cruises

• United Kingdom
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Trumpet

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

  Played lead trumpet in a 7 piece band for a variety of cabaret and production shows as part of the show orchestra Played lead trumpet in a 7 piece band for a variety of cabaret and production shows as part of the show orchestra



San Jose Repertory Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Trumpet

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2013

  Lead trumpet for the 6 week production of "One Night with Janis Joplin" musical "While Clanton, who is heading to Broadway upon the San Jose run’s closing, belted her way on the stage for more than two hours, the band was equally up to the task, despite some confounding wigwear. The blistering guitar of Hunter St. Marie, the Tower of Power-like horns of Oscar Pangilinan, Mike Gillespie, and Justin Smith were sharp, and everything sat on a dazzler of a set designed by Cliff Simon. - David John Chavez, Bay Area Plays Show less



Norwegian Cruise Line

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Jazz Trumpet in Manhattan Band

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Jazz Trumpet in jazz sextet, "The Manhattan Band" "I could count on Michael to be well prepared and ready for work each and every day. He is an excellent improviser and reader, he takes direction well and is just generally a very fine musician. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Michael again in the future." - Marco Fiore, Bandmaster Jazz Trumpet in jazz sextet, "The Manhattan Band" "I could count on Michael to be well prepared and ready for work each and every day. He is an excellent improviser and reader, he takes direction well and is just generally a very fine musician. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Michael again in the future." - Marco Fiore, Bandmaster



Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trumpet

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

  Sub Lead Trumpet "You played your ass off!!" - Brett Barlow, Music Director Sub Lead Trumpet "You played your ass off!!" - Brett Barlow, Music Director



Carteret County Schools

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Band Director

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2011

  Straight Superior ratings Grade VI literature. Straight Superior ratings Jazz Ensemble. Winter guard and Indoor Drumline. Jazz Combo. Marching Band. Winter and Spring musicals. "...dedicated, inspiring, meticulous, honorable, and talented." - Jill Warren, Band Booster member Straight Superior ratings Grade VI literature. Straight Superior ratings Jazz Ensemble. Winter guard and Indoor Drumline. Jazz Combo. Marching Band. Winter and Spring musicals. "...dedicated, inspiring, meticulous, honorable, and talented." - Jill Warren, Band Booster member