Austin Comerford received his Bachelor of Music degree from The Boston Conservatory and his Master of Music degree from University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. His primary teachers are Steven Campbell and Kenneth Amis and he has completed additional studies with notable brass players such as Mike Roylance, Roger Bobo, Craig Knox, Larry Isaacson, and Sasha Johnson.
During his undergraduate studies, Mr. Comerford performed with numerous school, community, and professional ensembles throughout New England and, while living in Minnesota, Mr. Comerford performed regularly both as a student and a freelancer before returning to New England.
As a teacher, Mr. Comerford has worked with a wide variety of students ranging from ages 9-55 and has presented master classes and clinics at high schools and colleges in New England and Minnesota. While pursuing his Masters degree, he worked as an elementary and middle school band director and had the great pleasure of starting many students down their path in music. Many of Mr. Comerford’s students have achieved top marks at solo & ensemble competitions and have been accepted to music schools and conservatories around the country.
In addition to teaching at BSU, Mr. Comerford regularly performs around the New England area and maintains an active private low brass studio.
MM, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities