Professor of Trumpet, University of Indianapolis

Bb: TRCVLA-XL

“The CVLA-XL is by far the most versatile Bb I've ever played. From quintet, big band, recording studio, classical and pops in the orchestra, it allows me to do it all with ease and efficiency, and with a beautiful tone.”

Associate Professor of Trumpet, University of Arkansas

Bb: TRAF
C: TR4F & TR502

"I enjoy the range of harmonic color, flexibility, and consistency in all registers that my Shires trumpets provide for me. In my work performing and teaching, my Shires trumpets help me execute and express the music to it's fullest."

Recording Artist, Jazz/Commercial Musician, Educator

Model BLW

“Shires trumpets are incredibly amazing and easy to play . I find the BLW custom trumpet is warm in the mid register and has the bright sound in the upper register that makes easy for me to play commercial music.”

Walt Disney World
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra

Bb: TRCLW & TRDOC

"The horn feels special holding it in my hands, and when I play it, I know it was made with pride. I love this horn because it has a beautiful centered sound. There is an ease of playing I have not experienced before."

Trumpeter, SPANISH BRASS

Bb: TRAZ
C: TR4S8
Piccolo: TR9Y

“Great great great great great trumpet!”

International Trumpet Legend

Bb: TRDOC

"Today I played a trumpet that is absolutely the best trumpet I have played on in my entire life. This trumpet is not to be believed.  You have to try it.  As I always say, you have to blow it to know it. I truly love this horn and it loves me back. I feel that if I am willing to practice there is no limit to what I can accomplish on this trumpet."

Assistant Principal Trumpet, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Bb: TRBLW

C: TR4F

Eb/D: TR6F & TR6MS8

Assistant Professor of Trumpet, Arkansas State University

Bb: TRAZS8
C: TR401
Eb/D: TR6MS8
Piccolo: Custom 9G

“There are many things that make Shires trumpets the best in the market. Sound is full, brilliant, resonant, and easy to produce different colors; Slotting is easy and intuitive; Response is immediate; Articulation is fast and clear; Intonation is superb; Flexibility is very agile and free;

This is the finest line of trumpets I have ever played. They feel like an extension of my body allowing me to be free to create and focus on music making. The Shires team is also a delight to work with, very attentive to details, professional and always there to help. It’s truly an honor and privilege to be part of this selective lineup of artists and players. I invite all of my colleagues and students to try their intruments.”

Instructor of Trumpet, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Bb: TRAF
C: Custom 5F

"It is always a pleasure to work with everyone at Shires. They make the process of finding just the right horn to suit each individual player painless and simple. Performing on their trumpets is a pleasure and makes my job of making music that much more enjoyable."

Atlantic Brass Quintet

Bb: TRAF
C: TR4F

"Shires trumpets are incredibly efficient and responsive, built with a craftsmanship second to none and a sound to die for!"

Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, Assistant Professor of Trumpet

Bb: TRAZ
Cornet: CN7A

“Every time I pick up this horn, I am impressed by the ease of response, intonation, and stunning quality of sound. At the end of the day, all musicians want an instrument that provides minimal barriers so that we can focus on music-making. This is the first horn that allows me to do just that! So much gratitude for #TeamShires!”

 Chair of Instrumental Studies and Director of Jazz Studies at Temple University, Recording Artist, Soloist, Player-composer, Jazz/Commercial Musician, Educator

Bb: CVLA Large Bore

“My Shires helps me to achieve my concept Sound. It plays with ease and evenness through the registers. The intonation is exceptional! It still gives me enough resistance to feel comfortable in any setting.”

Professor of Trumpet and Co-Chair of the Department of Music, Messiah College

Bb: TRAHW with WH9 leadpipe
Cornet: CN7A
C: TR5S with W9R leadpipe
Eb/D: TR6F
Piccolo: TR9Y

Principal Trumpet, Teatro alla Scala

Bb: TRA
C: Custom 4

Trumpet Soloist & Recording Artist

Bb: TRA

Trumpet Professor, University of Texas El Paso

Principal Trumpet of Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra, Principal Trumpet of Opera in the Ozarks, Trumpet in the Lone Star Wind Orchestra

Shires AHW Bb
Shires 401 C

“My Shires Trumpets give me the freedom to just play knowing they will respond how I need them to, give me the flexibility to get all over the trumpet and let the music sing!”

Trumpet Soloist & Orchestra Conductor

Bb: TRAF, Custom TRA & TRDOC

"The Shires trumpet helps me to concentrate on making music.  I feel great pleasure when I play my Shires because it is the finest quality trumpet!"

Recording Artist, Soloist, Composer, Trumpet DeLeon Entertainment

Bb: TRCVLA-XL
C: TR401

“My Shires horn is a true chameleon. So versatile in all genres of music. From top 40 to big band to even classical this horn is very responsive with a full rich tone. I love it!”