Aidan Peterson

age 12

United States

Honorable Mention in Group 1

ages 13 and under

2018 - Ictus International Music Competition

Aidan Peterson is in the 7th grade at The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, where he is a member of the Honors Combo, Jazz Band, and Orchestra (he is also a cellist). Peterson currently studies trumpet with Paul Futer. As a The Primavera Fund Artist, and because of the support from this non-profit organization, Peterson was able to enter several music competitions this year. He placed second in the North International Competition and received a special judges prize in the Harmony for Peace Foundation Competition. He was also a finalist in the PBS Celebration of Musictalent show.

Peterson is most widely known for his service to veterans. Since 2015 he has been the youngest volunteer bugler for Bugles Across America – an organization that provides free live Taps at military funerals. He also performs the National Anthem before sporting events at Harcum College. He has also studied at the Philadelphia International Music Camp & Festival