Craig Turley first distinguished himself as an outstanding
trumpet player while attending Brigham Young University,
playing in the award winning “Synthesis” jazz orchestra
under the direction of Newell Dayley (1974-77). After
graduating with a performance degree in music, he began
recording and touring with Donny & Marie Osmond. As a
member of the Donny & Marie Show Orchestra, Craig
was involved in numerous sessions for film and T.V. as well
as several world tours. He also performed with the
Children’s Miracle Network Telethon show orchestra
for eleven years from its inception.
Craig has also appeared with the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra,
the San Francisco Festival Pops Orchestra, the MGM
Studio Show Orchestra, the Henry Mancini Pops
Orchestra and was the featured trumpet soloist with Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s national touring company of CATS (1995-99).
In 1992, Craig established his own company, The Craig Turley
Orchestras. In association with eleven performing arts venues,
he continues to perform over 300 concerts and shows annually.