Welcome

Originally from Akron, Ohio I began my undergraduate studies at the University of Akron and finished at the University of Kentucky School of Music where I studied with Vincent DiMartino. I moved to the Cincinnati area and earned my Master of Music at University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music where I studied with Eugene Blee. Other influential teachers were Bill Adam from Indiana University, Arnold Jacobs Chicago Symphony, and Mel Broiles Metropolitan Opera. To each I owe much. I was privileged to teach at Xavier University, Northern Kentucky University, Transylvania University and Asbury University.

I am the founder of The Queen City Brass. As well as playing trumpet for the group I write most of the music. I spent twenty years as principal trumpet of the Kentucky Symphony, and ten with the Butler Philharmonic. During those years I played and recorded with the Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Opera, and Cincinnati Pops. It was my privilege to play with Doc Severinsen, Ray Charles, and countless big name opera stars. I love choral music and spent 20 years as principal trumpet for Dr. Helmut Roehrig’s Musica Sacra orchestra. In 2023 I was privileged to accept the post as principal trumpet for ProMusic Arizona.

Many have come to know me through my show GunStuff TV which you can watch on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and on local TV in 50 cities. You can watch our weekly streaming show Thursdays at 2pm ET on Rumble, Facebook, Twitter, and support our show with shooting sports purchases on GunStuff.tv. This show grew out of my award-winning work as a cinematographer and television director.

My Social links

Portfolio

Samples of my work = (under construction)

  • Fisheye

    Photography

  • Brittany

    Photography

  • Patient

    Photography

  • Soloist

    Photography

  • Brett Scott

    Photography

  • Lantern

    Photography

  • Brett Conducting

    Photography

  • Car Parts Store

    Photography

  • Shaker Town

    Photography

  • Monument Valley

    Film

  • I’ll Be Home for Christmas

    Film

  • How do you say proboscis?

    Film

  • Powder Milk Biscuit Theme Song

    Music

  • 1812 – My 1st with CSO

    Music

  • Janacek: Sinfonietta with KSO

    Music

  • Golden Hour at Augusta

    Film

  • Shostakovich Concerto Pno, Tpt, Strgs

    Music

  • 1000 Yards

    Film

  • A Marksman’s Journey

    Film

  • North Carolina Gun Run

    Film

  • Helmut Roehrig

    Photography

  • Sam & Ashley

    Photography

  • Musica Sacra Basilica

    Photography

Contact

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Address Information

After a lifetime of work in Cincinnati we moved to Cave Creek, Arizona for the weather and to be closer to family:

Christopher Swainhart
38400 N School House Rd 4562
Cave Creek, Arizona 85331

My Whatsapp and other channels are found in my social links below. Best method to reach me is texting my cell at 1.859.866.8048, but please identify yourself. If you want to reach me via email, use the form below.

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