Dr. Douglas Lindsey
Assistant Professor of Music (Trumpet)
Office: Catlett Music Center 217
Dr. Douglas Lindsey joined the brass faculty at the University of Oklahoma in Fall 2023, bringing a wealth of experience as a performer, educator, and leader in the brass community.
As a soloist, Dr. Lindsey has captivated audiences at prestigious events, including multiple performances at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, the Atlanta Trumpet Festival, and the Trumpet Festival of the Southeast. He has also delivered numerous faculty and guest recitals across the United States, performing with high school, community, and college bands nationwide. Alongside his duet partner, Kristy Mezines, Dr. Lindsey released his debut solo album, Impressions of France. Their ensemble, Duo Solace, maintains an active performance schedule, championing new composers and delivering engaging, dynamic musical experiences at every recital.
An accomplished orchestral musician, Dr. Lindsey has held prominent roles, including principal trumpet with the Memphis Symphony and the Georgia Symphony Orchestra, and section trumpet with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Macon Symphony, Norman Philharmonic, and Oklahoma City Philharmonic. He also spent two summers as an orchestral fellowship winner at the Aspen Music Festival. Also a champion of chamber music, Dr. Lindsey has toured with the award-winning University of Wisconsin Brass Quintet and the Mirari Brass Quintet. Currently, he serves as first trumpet in the University of Oklahoma Faculty Brass Quintet.
Since relocating to Norman, Dr. Lindsey has made significant contributions to the brass band community. As Music Director of the Frontier Brass Band, he has elevated the ensemble to new heights, leading them to numerous awards and conducting some of the world’s finest brass soloists. A dedicated member of the international brass band community, he currently serves as Vice President of the North American Brass Band Association (NABBA). His commitment to fostering community through music is also evident in his past leadership as President and Principal Cornet of the Georgia Brass Band, where he guided the ensemble to its highest-ever placement at NABBA. Since joining the Fountain City Brass Band in 2017, Dr. Lindsey has performed for global audiences at events like the International Brass in Concert and the Scottish Open. In 2023, he assumed the role of principal cornet, leading the band to its 10th North American Brass Band Championship and earning widespread acclaim from brass band enthusiasts worldwide.
Dr. Lindsey’s academic journey includes a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madiso studying with John Aley, a Master of Music from Yale University, where he studied with Allan Dean and received the John Swallow Excellence in Brass Prize, and under the tutelage of Richard RUlli he earned a bachelor’s degrees in music performance and music education magna cum laude from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. He also studied with renowned trumpeters/cornetists, David King, Ray Mase, Louis Ranger, Kevin Cobb, and Scott Moore. As a Bach trumpet artist, he continues to inspire and influence the next generation of musicians through his artistry and leadership.
