I am Carli "Dakota" Williams, a trumpet player and music educator and composer based in Jacksonville, Florida. I perform with brass ensembles and rock groups across the greater Jacksonville area, I substitute as a private instructor to help students develop strong musical foundations, and I compose jazz and indie music that has previously been performed at the University of North Florida. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Florida, where I’m involved with the Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble II. I’ve performed with the Honors Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in February 2023, and I also teach private lessons at Morris Music Academy. I enjoy mentoring students, leading brass sections, and preparing high-level performances.

Carli "Dakota" Williams

I am Carli "Dakota" Williams, a trumpet player and music educator and composer based in Jacksonville, Florida. I perform with brass ensembles and rock groups across the greater Jacksonville area, I substitute as a private instructor to help students develop strong musical foundations, and I compose jazz and indie music that has previously been performed at the University of North Florida. I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Florida, where I’m involved with the Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble II. I’ve performed with the Honors Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in February 2023, and I also teach private lessons at Morris Music Academy. I enjoy mentoring students, leading brass sections, and preparing high-level performances.

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I am Carli “Dakota” Williams, a trumpet player and music educator and composer based in Jacksonville, Florida. I perform with brass ensembles and rock groups across the greater Jacksonville area, I substitute as a private instructor to help students develop strong musical foundations, and I compose jazz and indie music that has previously been performed at the University of North Florida.

I’m currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of North Florida, where I’m involved with the Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble II. I’ve performed with the Honors Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall in February 2023, and I also teach private lessons at Morris Music Academy. I enjoy mentoring students, leading brass sections, and preparing high-level performances.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Substitute Music Instructor at Morris Music Academy
August 1, 2024 - Present
Covering the instruction of private students in order to assist in musical development.
Wind Symphony - Musician at University of North Florida
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Collaborating with other musicians to produce high level wind band performances.
Jazz Brass Instructor at Nease High School
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Assisted band director in leading Jazz Ensemble rehearsals. Led brass students in sections, assessing playing and helping students apply feedback.
Jazz Ensemble II at University of North Florida
August 1, 2023 - Present
Collaborating with other musicians to produce high level jazz performances.
Pet Sitter at Jacksonville area
April 2, 2023 - Present
Feeding, walking, and entertaining dogs and cats in the greater Jacksonville area, usually during the summer months while people are away on vacation.
Trumpet Player at Freelance - Jacksonville area
April 2, 2023 - Present
Gigging as a trumpet player in the greater Jacksonville area, usually as part of a brass quintet or rock group.
Trumpet Section Member at Bold City Brass
August 1, 2022 - Present
Collaborating with other brass players to make music spanning several genres.

Education

Bachelor of Music at University of North Florida
August 1, 2023 - May 1, 2027
High School Diploma at Nease High School
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2023

Qualifications

John Philip Sousa Award
May 1, 2023 - March 4, 2026
Honors Performance Series Certificate
February 1, 2023 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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    A jazz composition based off the chords to “I Got Rhythm” that I wrote in Fall 2025, as played by my jazz combo. I both composed this piece and played trumpet on the recording.

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