Larry Griffin, D.M.A., M.M., University of Minnesota (trumpet performance); B.M.E., Virginia State University. Larry Griffin began studying trumpet under Paul Taylor, principal trumpet of the National Symphony Orchestra in Norfolk, Virginia. Larry also studied trumpet performance with Charles Schlueter, principal trumpet of the Boston Symphony, Manny Laureano, principal trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra, and David Baldwin, professor of trumpet at the University of Minnesota. Larry Griffin retired as a professor of music, department chair and the director of bands at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2021. In addition to conducting the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Brass Choir, Trumpet Ensemble, Pep Band, and Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble, Griffin developed an outstanding trumpet studio and taught Instrumental Conducting and Brass Methods.

Griffin has toured extensively as a soloist and clinician, including 1981 and 2016 China tours, 2006, 2010 and 2016 solo Switzerland tours. Griffin continues to teach and perform at the International Music Camp in Manitoba, Canada (1999-2021). In addition, Griffin is an active guest conductor throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe. Griffin is a freelance musician, clinician and education specialist for the Conn/Selmer Instrument Company Inc. Griffin has performed with the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra as the principal trumpet - endowed chair, Central Ohio Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, ProMusica Chamber Orchestra of Columbus, the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Mannheim Steamroller, Aretha Franklin's final public performance in New York on 7 November 2017 at a gala celebrating the 25th anniversary of Elton John's AIDS foundation, the Four Tops, (2018 Carnegie Hall performances with Hezekiah Walker, BeBe Winans, Shirley Caesar, Azi Schwartz, Kenny Lattimore, and Ray Chew). 

Aside from performing, Griffin maintains an online trumpet studio. He enjoys helping young trumpet players develop their talents and explore creativity through music. Dr. Griffin strives to provide students with an exciting environment to learn the fundamentals of music performance.