Mr. Palmer grew up in Norwalk, Iowa. While in the Norwalk School System he participated in All State Band, Iowa Jazz Championships, IBA performances, and marching band.
After high school Mr. Palmer attended Drake University. While at Drake University Mr. Palmer was principal trumpet for the orchestra and wind ensemble. He also participated in jazz band, marching band, and brass ensembles. In 2001 Mr. Palmer earned degrees in both Music Education, and Trumpet Performance.
Mr. Palmer is currently in his 10th year of teaching. He has taught at Twin River Valley Schools, East Greene Schools, and now Greene County Intermediate School. His students have earned several awards including: All State Band, Iowa Jazz Championships, National "From The Top" music composition awards, and many outstanding awards from small and large group competitions.
Last, Mr. Palmer has an extensive list of professional performance experiences, which include:
five professional level CDs, performance at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, member of the Des Moines Brix Band, member of the Nevada Community concert and jazz bands, performed in Algona and Jefferson Community Playhouses, appearances on ESPN playing bugle for Prairie Meadows.
After high school Mr. Palmer attended Drake University. While at Drake University Mr. Palmer was principal trumpet for the orchestra and wind ensemble. He also participated in jazz band, marching band, and brass ensembles. In 2001 Mr. Palmer earned degrees in both Music Education, and Trumpet Performance.
Mr. Palmer is currently in his 10th year of teaching. He has taught at Twin River Valley Schools, East Greene Schools, and now Greene County Intermediate School. His students have earned several awards including: All State Band, Iowa Jazz Championships, National "From The Top" music composition awards, and many outstanding awards from small and large group competitions.
Last, Mr. Palmer has an extensive list of professional performance experiences, which include:
five professional level CDs, performance at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, member of the Des Moines Brix Band, member of the Nevada Community concert and jazz bands, performed in Algona and Jefferson Community Playhouses, appearances on ESPN playing bugle for Prairie Meadows.