Alexander Serio [send him mail] is a freelance trumpet player and teacher in the Philadelphia area. He is also the founder and director of Ictus International Music Competition, and innovative online music competition and the administrative director of the Nelly Berman School of Music where he serves on the trumpet faculty as well.

You can find him on the web at ictusmusic.com and alextrumpeter.com.

THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS

Trust your preparation! (You've heard this before and you'll hear it again