Allison Damon (they/she) is a trumpeter whose performances have been said to be ‘executed with golden tone’ (Boston Classical Review). A musician dedicated to working with composers and performing the music of our time, they have performed with the Boston New Music Initiative, Callithumpian Consort, loadbang, Glass Beaches (a Seattle-based folksy, bluesy, indie-rock band) and at Bang on a Can’s Loud Weekend. Also a performer of the traditional repertoire, Allison was a founding member of the Charles River Brass Quintet and has played with ensembles such as the Boston Festival Orchestra, Seattle Collaborative Orchestra, and North Corner Chamber Orchestra.
Allison is deeply interested in building meaningful relationships through music. Through their work as the Community Engagement Programs Manager at the Seattle Symphony, they work with local organizations to create musical experiences in the concert hall and beyond that foster connection, creativity and curiosity.
They hold a M.M. from the Longy School of Music of Bard College where they were the recipient of the 2019 Patricia Sherman award and a B.A. from Seattle Pacific University. Allison’s primary instructors have been Andy Kozar, Brian Chin, Rudolf Amon, Dave Bamonte, and Jim Kvech. Beyond music-making, Allison likes to spend their time reading, sewing improvisational quilts, making coffee, and taking care of their houseplants.