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Ashley Hall-Tighe (Cincinnati, OH) is an internationally acclaimed trumpet soloist, chamber musician, educator, and life coach, known for performances and teaching that foster connection, curiosity, and expressive depth. Praised for her “warm tone, stunning technique, and expressive artistry” (Cincinnati Enquirer) and the “energetic joy” she brings to the stage (Rochester Post Bulletin), she has appeared at major venues worldwide.
Since 2008, Hall-Tighe has served as principal trumpet of the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, playing a central role in its innovative Summermusik Festival. In the 2023-2024 season, she toured internationally with the legendary Canadian Brass, becoming only the second woman to join the ensemble and performing for audiences around the globe.
Recent highlights include solo and chamber appearances across Europe, Hong Kong, Australia, England, and the United States, along with the release of her debut classical trumpet album, Upcycle (Rezurrection Records). Recorded with pianist Ana María Otamendi and featuring transcriptions by Nathaniel Tighe, the album reimagines classical repertoire through a modern trumpet lens.
Central to Hall-Tighe’s work is her role as an artist coach, supporting musicians in navigating both the technical and human dimensions of performance. Through her private coaching practice, she works with artists worldwide on mindset and performance confidence. Her approach blends deep listening with reflective inquiry, helping artists build resilient, fulfilling creative lives aligned with their values.
Hall-Tighe is on the trumpet faculty at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and has held appointments at the Longy School of Music of Bard College, University of Dayton, St. Olaf College, and UNC School of the Arts. She is a Yamaha Performing Artist, endorses GR mouthpieces, and co-owns Maple Rise Music. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two children. Learn more at www.ashleyhalltighe.com or @ashleyhalltighe.