Alumna builds career on experience: At Montana State University—as Assistant Professor of Trumpet Pedagogy and Performance—alumna Sarah Stoneback is a respected educator, clinician, soloist and chamber musician who’s been featured on stages across the globe in various ensembles. She credits many of her accomplishments directly to the guidance, inspiration and encouragement she found at our college, where she earned a Master in Music degree and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in performance and pedagogy. “When I think about the College of Music, I think about a vibrant learning environment and a vibrant space to grow,” says Stoneback. Photo: College of Music Dean John Davis with Sarah Stoneback at the 2023 Colorado Music Educators Association’s Clinic/Conference.