Dr. Jonathan Laflamme began his musical journey at the age of seven. He had the privilege of studying under esteemed trumpet professors Earl Salemink, Robert Baca, and Allen Moore. Throughout his 14-year career as a high school band director Jonathan utilized his trumpet as a central teaching tool. Under his leadership, his concert, jazz, pep, and marching bands achieved regional, state, and national recognition and have toured and performed in 16 countries. Currently, Dr. Laflamme serves as the Director of Instrumental Music at Central Lakes College. He also developed two accredited music degrees and three certificates. Dr. Laflamme's is an active adjudicator and clinician both locally and internationally. He also works annually with the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. His contributions to music education have earned him recognition as Minnesota's Music Educator of the Year by School Band and Orchestra Magazine. As a performer and conductor, Dr. Laflamme has had the honor of working with many distinguished musicians and has premiered his composition, American Veteran, with the Army Band. In 2020, he founded The Jazz Authority, and maintains an active performance schedule with several jazz ensembles, as well as freelance classical and symphonic engagements. Dr. Laflamme holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the UWEC, a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting from SCSU, and Doctor of Music Education degree from Liberty University.