Jack Polacek Trumpet
Credentials
- Illinois Music Education Association — All District (11th grade)
- Co-Principal Trumpet CYSO (11th grade) - CYSO Symphonic Orchestra, CYSO CORE Chamber, Brass Trio Chamber Group
- 2024 Performance Solo Winner- Interlochen Summer Intensive Arts Academy
- Co-Principal Trumpet & Brass Quintet (10th grade) - CYSO Philharmonic Orchestra
- Principal Trumpet (9th grade+) - Wind Symphony Honors Hinsdale South High School
- Lead Trumpet (9th grade+) - Hinsdale South High School Jazz Band
- University of Chicago Chamber Performance (9th grade) - Strings Attached and Friends
- Principal Trumpet (9th grade) - CYSO Debut Orchestra
- Principal Trumpet (8th grade) - Youth Symphony of Dupage Concert Orchestra
- ILMEA All District (7-11th grades)
- Volunteer for Bugles Across America
Contact Jack
Jack is available to play for religious events, weddings, corporate events and parties in the Chicagoland area. His repertoire spans classical, jazz, and contemporary music.
Jack can also provide private trumpet lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. He can do in-person lessons for those in the Chicagoland area and is also available to do remote sessions. His teaching philosophy focuses on proper technique, musicality, and personal growth.
Listen
National Trumpet Competition Submission
November 2024
Rustiques by Eugene Bozza
CYSO Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert at Orchestra Hall
November 2024
- Samuel Barber (1910-1981) The School for Scandal, Overture, op.5
- Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981) Hymn for Everyone Dimitri
- Shostakovich (1906-1975) Symphony No. 10 in E minor, op. 93
National Trumpet Competition Submission
November 2024
- Rustiques by Eugene Bozza
ILMEA 2024 Audition
October 2024 (Age 16)
- ILMEA Scales
- Etude #12 Allegro moderato - Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet by JB Arban
- Fantaisie Brillante #3 - Complete Conservatory Method for Trumpet by JB Arban
Interlochen Trumpet Intensive Summer Camp
June 15 - June 21, 2024 (Age 16)
Featured Solo Performance Interlochen Concert
Concert Etude by Alexander GoedickeChicago Youth Symphony Orchestra Audition
February 19th, 2024 (Age 16)
- 2nd Movement Hayden’s Trumpet Concerto
- 1st Movement of Neruda’s Trumpet Concerto
- Excerpt from Carmen
- Excerpt from Mahler 5 Excerpt from Petruska