Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Will Dobra has
been teaching music and performing on the trumpet for over 25
years. Prior to moving to Phoenix in 2002,
Will completed his Doctorate and Masters degree in
trumpet performance from The University of Texas
at Austin studying with Raymond Crisara. Will also received a Bachelor of Science
degree in Music Education from The University of
South Florida where he studied trumpet with Don
Owen. Dr. Dobra has performed with such groups as
the Canadian Brass, Il Volo, the Phoenix Symphony, Salt River Brass, Sonoran
Brass, Southwest Brass, and the MusicaNova Orchestra.
Dr. Dobra has taught trumpet privately from the
elementary to the collegiate level and in the classroom at
Phoenix College, Paradise Valley Community
College, Rosie's House (a free music academy for
children in inner-city Phoenix), and Arizona School
for the Arts.