Mark Boren is pursuing the DMA degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Kansas where he is a student of Christopher Moore and Graduate Teaching Assistant in the trumpet studio. He is in his third year as member of the Kansas Brass Quintet. His performing experience includes appearances with such fine ensembles as the University of Nebraska Faculty Brass Quintet, the Kansas City Symphony, and the Wichita Symphony. Mark holds a Bachelor's degree from Wichita State University, and the Master of Music degree in Trumpet Performance from De Paul University.