Alexander Pride

Alexander Pride joined the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra as Second Trumpet in 2023. Previously, he served as Acting 4th/Utility Trumpet with the Utah Symphony in the 2019-2020 season, as well as substitute trumpet with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, and Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Alex graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music in 2009 with his Bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance and from Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music in 2012 with his Master’s degree in trumpet performance. His primary teachers include Michael Sachs of the Cleveland Orchestra and Douglas Lindsay, Steven Pride, Marie Speziale, and Robert Sullivan, all of whom were members of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.