Aiden Jay

Aiden Jay is a 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. He began playing music at age eight, starting with guitars and other string instruments. In high school, Jay became proficient in nearly every band instrument and discovered he has perfect pitch. Since his senior year, he has focused primarily on low brass, specifically bass trombone and tuba. Jay now awaits his second season with the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. 

Some of Jay’s finest accomplishments came from the 2023-2024 school year. Jay participated in numerous MSHAA events.  He was selected and chose to play tuba for the Missouri All-State Band which is one of his favorite band-related memories. In the spring, Jay participated in solo and ensemble festivals and earned several golds at the state level.  As of 2025, Jay has been involved in several orchestras around St. Louis including the Alton Symphony and currently plays with his university’s wind ensemble. In the summer of 2025, Jay traveled to London Ontario, Canada to participate in the International Trombone Festival, meeting some of the world’s greatest players. 

Jay would like to thank the directors that have guided him throughout his years of music so far: William Volk, Mark Thomas, Aaron Jackson, Elizabeth Schmiedeke, Alexander Johnson, Dr. David Wacyk and Marquita Reef. Special thanks go to his parents, grandparents and girlfriend but most importantly, his uncle, David Jay, for introducing him to music. They have all supported and encouraged him to become who he is as a musician.