Victor Pires began his trumpet studies at the Guri Project with Devanildo Balmant in his homeland São Paulo, Brazil, later earning his bachelor’s degree in trumpet performance from the University of Campinas, studying with Dr. Paulo Ronqui. 

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At university Pires performed in music festivals with several ensembles, including the Piracicaba Symphony Orchestra and the Mozarteum Symphony Orchestras throughout Brazil. 

In pursuit of a master’s degree in trumpet performance at Georgia State University, Pires relocated to America in 2021, where he studied with Dr. Alex Freund. Pires distinguished himself in national and international competitions, winning First Prize in the Orchestral Excerpts Division at the International Trumpet Guild Competition in 2022 and Third Prize in the Graduate Solo Division at the National Trumpet Competition in 2023. 

Victor Pires is presently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree in trumpet performance at the University of Georgia, under Philip Smith. Pires has extraordinary ability in the field of classical music as a classically trained trumpet player whose career demonstrates sustained national and international acclaim through elite orchestral performance, distinguished collaborations, and recognized artistic excellence. While pursuing his doctorate Pires serves as a Section Trumpet with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra, Second Assistant Principal Trumpet with Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the Atlanta Opera, the Augusta Symphony Orchestra and Atlanta Symphoria. 

Pires' continued collaboration with established orchestral institutions is clear evidence of his distinguished standing in the field. Beyond technical excellence, Victor Pires brings a remarkable level of musicality and professionalism to every project. Conductors and fellow musicians value his ability to integrate seamlessly into an ensemble while also delivering confident, expressive performances when featured. Pires' contributions elevate the overall artistic quality of the orchestra and enhance the success of each production. 

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Born in Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil, Victor Pires and his spouse now make the United States home.