Performance by design
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Daniel Ridder learned to play the trombone at the age of 15 in his native Sauerland. During his carpentry apprenticeship he switched to the tuba and then became a conscript in the Symphonic Concert Band of the German Armed Forces (Musikkorps der Bundeswehr).
After auditioning for the Students Band of German Armed Forces in Hilden, he decided to become a professional orchestral musician.
Shaun Crowther began playing cornet in 1967 with his local band Goodshaw. He moved to BBb Tuba in 1974 and then joined Fairey Aviation Band in 1975. He was Principal Tuba with the Williams Fairey Band (Fairey Aviation) for 25 years and then joined the Grimethorpe Colliery Band where is was Principal Tuba for a further 20 years. He studied as a mature student at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), graduating with a BA in Music in 2001.
Ben became the Principal Tuba player with the London Symphony Orchestra in 2019. Prior to this appointment he also held the same position with the Orchestra of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden since 2013, and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra from 2011-2013. He currently serves on the board of directors with the LSO.
Ben studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester with Ewan Easton (Hallé), Brian Kingsley (Opera North),
Tom McCaslin has been described by Fanfare Magazine as “one of the contemporary tuba virtuosos”. Originally from Regina, Saskatchewan Tom’s playing and teaching have taken him around the globe. He has performed and taught in Canada, the United States, Switzerland, Portugal, Finland, New Zealand and Australia.
Tom is Principal Tuba in the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the North Carolina Symphony,
Zach Marley is from Louisville, Kentucky and is a freelance low brass artist and teacher. Equally versed on all low brass instruments, Zach has been very successful in international competitions on multiple instruments. He was awarded second prize in the prestigious Leonard Falcone Artist Tuba competition in 2015 and 2016. During the International Tuba Euphonium Conference in 2016, Zach was a semifinalist in the Artist Tuba competition and was awarded second prize in the Rich Matteson Jazz competition in which he played euphonium.
Dopey Monkey began in 2015 with Danielle Price and Martin Lee Thomson exploring all things tuba and euphonium in an informal concert for friends. Known for their varied creative output, they draw upon their experiences in jazz, folk, classical and experimental music to create new projects and musical works. They are passionate about showcasing their instruments in different contexts as well as using them as a medium to investigate cross arts projects. They really enjoy collaborative projects where they can explore and share stories alongside other artists and communities.
Jason Klobnak is a versatile trumpet player that has been performing as an active musician, author, clinician, composer and educator. His band, The Jason Klobnak Quintet/Quartet (JKQ) is made up of high-caliber musicians known for their professionalism and versatility. The Jason Klobnak Quartet is Denver, Colorado’s premier Soul Jazz Band. Performing infectious originals with a B3 organ centered rhythm section; they blend hard bop, soul, gospel, and other world rhythms to create a memorable Jazz experience.
Dr. Thomas Bough joined the faculty of Northern Illinois University in the fall of 2005 as the Director of Athletic Bands. He also conducts the Wind Symphony and teaches graduate conducting and instrumental arranging. Bough holds MM and DMA degrees in Tuba Performance from Arizona State University, where he was a student of Sam Pilafian and Dan Perantoni. He holds the degree Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Missouri State University, where he was active in both vocal and instrumental music.
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Cychwynodd Gavin chwarae yn saith mlwydd oed gyda Seindorf Ieuenctid Deiniolen. Yn 10 oed, newidiodd ei offeryn i’r tiwba gan ddechrau cymryd ei chwarae o ddifrif yn dilyn gwers gyda cyn-chwaraewr Black Dyke, Colin Aspinall. Cafodd le gyda’r grŵpiau sirol a Cherddorfa Ieuenctid Gogledd Cymru. Daeth yn aelod o Fand Pres Ieuenctid Cenedlaethol Cymru gan arwain yr adran diwba mewn nifer o gyrsiau.
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