Jarrid Jaynes is from Sioux City, Iowa. He has previously earned bachelor degrees in Trumpet Performance and in Music Education from the University of Iowa, where he studied trumpet with Dr. Amy Schendel and Dr. Courtney Jones. Jarrid previously served as the director of bands for West Middle School in Sioux City, and Director of Bands for the Hinton Community Schools in Hinton, Iowa. He also taught beginning band for the Omaha Public Schools.

As a performer, Jarrid has performed at the National Trumpet Competition and International Trumpet Guild Conference, with the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra, and enjoys playing in various bands in the Sioux City area. He is excited to be able to work with Symphony Band and Concert Band!