Spence Howell

Spence Howell is excited to be returning to The Cavaliers Brass Staff for the 2024 season. Spence currently resides on Long Island, NY, where he serves as the Director of Athletic Bands and Professor of Trumpet at Long Island University. In addition to his recent appointment, Spence is finishing his Doctorate in Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance at the University of Alabama, where he completed his Master’s Degree in 2020. Spence served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Staff-Arranger for the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band from 2018-2023.

Originally from the Carolinas, Spence completed his undergraduate studies in Music Education at Western Carolina University, where he was a student leader and featured soloist in the WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band under the direction of David Starnes. Spence experienced four great years as a DCI performer in Carolina Crown: 2015 and 2016 as a member of the mellophone section; 2017 and 2018 as a member of the trumpet section. In his age-out summer of 2018, Spence served as a section leader and was graciously awarded “Brass Member of the Year”.

Spence is excited to once again join the ranks of The Cavaliers for the 2024 season, where he will work side-by-side with close friends and mentors.