Aunna Marzen, Assistant Professor
Trumpet
Associate Director of Bands
Contact Information
Email avmarzen@fhsu.eduPhone (785) 628-4486
Office Malloy 128
DR. AUNNA MARZEN is a trumpet player and conductor currently based in Washington, D.C. She was recently appointed as the new Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Dr. Marzen earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance from the University of Maryland, where she served as a Graduate Assistant with the UMD bands. She has performed with a wide range of ensembles across the United States and internationally, with featured appearances at prestigious events such as the National Trumpet Competition, the International Trumpet Guild Conference, and the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) regional and national conferences.
A dedicated educator performer in the marching arts, Dr. Marzen performed with the Santa Clara Vanguard and Colts Drum and Bugle Corps before transitioning into instructional roles. She has served as a brass and visual instructor for the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps and is currently a member of the brass instructional staff for the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Dr. Marzen holds a Master of Music degree from Florida Atlantic University and Bachelor of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Iowa. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Psi and Sigma Alpha Iota and is also an honorary member of Tau Beta Sigma. Her principal teachers include Chris Gekker, Dr. Michael Votta, Dr. Amy Schendel, Dr. Aren Van Houzen, and Dr. Courtney Jones. Dr. Marzen is a proud native from the greatest corn-growing state in the country, Iowa.