Justin Langham

Justin Langham is a performer, composer, conductor, and teacher based in Houston, Texas.

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Mr. Langham earned a double bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance and composition from the University of Alabama, before moving to Houston in 2013 where he earned both his master's in trumpet performance and doctorate in trumpet performance and conducting from the University of Houston.

As a musician, Dr. Langham is comfortable in multiple musical settings and maintains an active schedule in the greater Houston area. In addition to maintaining an active performing schedule and private teaching studio, Dr. Langham also serves on the faculty at Lone Star College since 2015, teaching brass, music theory, and aural skills. He also currently serves as Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Missouri City, Texas.

Dr. Langham is also an award-winning composer, whose music has been commissioned and performed across the United States and beyond in countries such as Italy, Japan, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Since he enjoys writing for a wide range of settings and styles, Dr. Langham’s works range from intimate solo works and chamber pieces to music for massive pipe organs and collegiate marching bands.

Mr. Langham is grateful to have studied trumpet with Jim Vassallo, Dr. Eric Yates, and Dr. Peter Wood, composition with Dr. David Ashley White and Dr. Craig First, and conducting with Dr. Demondrae Thurman and Dr. Betsy Cook Weber.