Dr. McNamara is the Associate Professor of Trumpet at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. For more information about the School of Music and other opportunities at the university, please visit the website:
Illinois State University School of Music Applications & Auditions
ISU School of Music 2026 Audition Dates
October 17, 2026
December 5, 2026
January 22-23, 2027
February 5-6, 2027
February 13, 2027
March 20, 2027 (no scholarship consideration)
Previous students of Dr. McNamara have performed in the Orchestra of the Americas, KMEA Intercollegiate Band both as principal and section players and performed during the semi-finals of the undergraduate and graduate solo divisions of the National Trumpet Competition. In 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2026 members of the I.S.U. Trumpet Ensemble advanced to the quarter-finals of the National Trumpet Competition. Below are some recordings and you can find others @annemcnamara8205 on YouTube.