Nathan Coffman

Trumpet

Nathan Coffman is an active professional trumpeter located in the Knoxville, TN area. He was appointed principal trumpet of the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra in 2026. As a performer, Mr. Coffman has recently appeared with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Chamber Chorale, Knoxville Choral Society, and the River City Brass Band. Mr. Coffman was the 2nd place prize winner in the Ryan Anthony Memorial Wind Band Excerpts Competition at the 2024 International Trumpet Guild Conference. He also maintains an active private lessons studio in the Knoxville, TN area. Mr. Coffman holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Tennessee, as well as a Master of Music from Duquesne University. His primary teachers include Dr. Arthur Zanin (University of Tennessee), Mr. Micah Wilkinson (Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra), Dr. Christopher Wilson (Pittsburgh Opera, US Air Force Band Retired) and Dr. Stephen Carlson (Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Retired).