Willis Music Company
Chase Hawkins, DMA, is an accomplished musician and educator with extensive experience in trumpet performance and instruction. Currently serving as General Store Manager at Willis Music Company since September 2022, Chase also has a long-standing role as a Yamaha Performing Artist since 2014. As a freelance musician and private lesson instructor since 2010, Chase teaches trumpet to students of all ages and skill levels. Notable performance positions include Principal Trumpet with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra from April 2013 to May 2024 and teaching roles at Lafayette High School and Centre College. Chase's educational background includes a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, as well as multiple Master's degrees from prestigious institutions, including Eastman School of Music and Manhattan School of Music.
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Willis Music Company
From the sales staff in the retail locations to the employees at the warehouse, you will find musicians and players who perform in and around the community. 95% of the company workers play and/or teach music. Here, you will find employees whose skills extend outside of the workplace. We are committed. We strive to provide the customer with the best possible service. Your experience in our stores and on our website should be memorable. We pride ourselves on making it right. We are family oriented. For over 116 years, Willis Music has been a family owned business. Some of the current employees have even been with the company over 30 of those years. Not only do we have families at home, but Willis Music is our family too. Here at Willis Music we are friends, family, musicians, specialists and community members. Our passion for music drives us to be successful every minute of every day. We feel that our obligation is to pass along our musical knowledge and expertise to you. Mission Statement ƒocus on People Offer the Highest Value in Quality Product and Services Reach Potential through Empowerment Tradition of Integrity Enrich Lives by Encouraging Music Participation for-te (for ‘ tÓ) n. 1. Something in which one excels. 2. Music-adv. & adj., Played in a loud, strong manner. Growing. 3. Adv. & adj., Emphasis and attention.