Marquis Hill, B.M., 2009, Music Education and Jazz Performance
When it comes to music, Marquis Hill is the best of the proverbial best.
An experienced trumpeter and music teacher, he has performed alongside today’s top artists in jazz festivals and competitions. He has been honored with many prestigious awards and scholarships, including the 2014 Thelonious Monk Trumpet Competition, which is among the most prestigious competitions for jazz musicians.
Hill was recognized with the NIUAA’s 2020 Alumni Achievement in the Arts Award.
Hill keeps busy with a constant schedule of festivals and concerts all over the world, playing in a variety of styles and specialties, from big band to gospel. A prolific writer, he is always creating some new piece of music or twist on an old favorite, having published nine musical recordings since 2010. In 2019, he released his tenth album, “Love Tape.”
Learn more about Marquis Hill in the NIU Arts Blog