Cody Beard is a trumpet artist and educator based in Upstate South Carolina, specializing in orchestral, chamber, and early music performance.

Currently serving as Third Trumpet with the Aiken Symphony Orchestra, Cody has also performed with notable orchestras such as the Spartanburg Philharmonic, Greenville Symphony, and Charleston Symphony Orchestras. His collaborations extend beyond orchestral settings, performing with groups such as Mannheim Steamroller and Celtic Woman.

Distinguished as an emerging figure in the early music domain, Cody has garnered acclaim for his expertise as a baroque trumpeter collaborating with period ensembles such as the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, Musica Transalpina, SC Bach, Durham Choral Society, Marllame Music and others. Recently Cody won Third Prize in the solo division of the 2025 North American Baroque Trumpet Competition and Conference held at the Eastman School of Music. As a fervent advocate for period performance and pedagogy, Cody actively champions the preservation and exploration of historical brass instruments and techniques by giving masterclasses, lectures and recitals on period instruments.

As an educator, Cody serves as Lead Trumpet Instructor with Trumpet Mastery, a globally recognized online platform catering to students of all proficiency levels, from novice enthusiasts to seasoned professionals seeking refinement in their craft.

Cody earned his Bachelor's Degree in Music from Lander University and a Masters in Trumpet Performance at the University of Idaho. Cody studied under the tutelage of mentors including Reed Gallo, Philip Smith, Vern Sielert, Kathryn Adduci, and Wolfgang Navratil.

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