Chris Larios is currently pursuing a BA in both Composition and Performance at the UMKC Conservatory of Music in Kansas City, MO. In 2008 and 2009 he was a semi-finalist in the National Trumpet Competition, and a 2009 finalist in the UMKC Concerto Competition. At UMKC Chris has performed with the Conservatory Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, the Wind Symphony, the 11 o'clock Jazz Band and various chamber groups. His primary teachers have been Dr. Keith Benjamin, Dr. Joesph Parisi and Professor Steve Davis. He has studied composition with James Mobberley, Chen Yi, Zhou Long, and Paul Rudy. Chris has proudly been a member of The Fountain City Brass Band since January 2008 and principal cornet since Feburary 2009.