A dynamic and innovative performer, Briana Gillet is a French-American trumpet player based
in Salt Lake City, Utah. A fervent advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, Briana seeks to
create transformative performances that redefine how audiences and performers experience
music and the arts in cross-medium settings. In a recent venture, Briana co-created a project that
seamlessly integrated electro-acoustic music, circus arts, and cinematography into a live
performance setting, serving as an artistic platform for environmental activism.

 

Frequenting the worlds of classical, contemporary, and electronic music, Briana is a founding member of the Bridger Brass Quintet and performs with NYC-based Chrysalis Rock Orchestra. In 2023, Briana
competed in the National Trumpet Competition's Graduate Solo division. As a member of the
Bridger Brass Quintet, she also performed as a guest artist at the 2019 International Women's
Brass Conference and achieved national recognition as a finalist in the 2018 MTNA Chamber
Music Competition. Successfully combining her passion for music and travel, Briana has
performed in concerts and festivals throughout the United States, Europe, and South America.
 

Briana is currently a student of Dr. Peyden Shelton at the University of Utah, pursuing a Doctor
of Musical Arts degree in Trumpet Performance. She earned her Master of Music degree in 2021
from Shenandoah Conservatory under the guidance of Mary Elizabeth Bowden and her
bachelor's degree in 2019 from Montana State University, studying with Dr. Sarah Stoneback.