Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for his “unforgettable display of virtuosity,” Dominic Favia performs on modern and historical trumpets. Dominic performs regularly with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Musica Angelica, and the Carmel Bach Festival. As a modern musician, he is a member of the Marin Symphony, has appeared with various performing groups throughout the Bay Area, and has served as lecturer in trumpet performance at University of California, Davis.

Dominic is one of a small but growing number of trumpeters who specialize and perform extensively on the natural trumpet without the aid of vent holes as the instrument was originally. Click here to read more about the natural trumpet.

Originally from Virginia, he holds degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music. While in Cleveland, he also was actively involved in the Case/CIM Baroque Orchestra, performing on both trumpet and harpsichord. He has performed on NPR’s From the Top program, made a solo appearance with the United States Navy Band, and was a finalist for the inaugural Indianapolis International Baroque Competition.