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nach oben / upside
Dr. Brian Bowman
	Seine fazinierenden Workshops und unvergesslichen Solo-Konzerte, welche er in allen 50 Staaten der USA, Canada, Mexico, The Virgin Islands, Norwegen, Finnland, Deutschland, Ungarn, Belgien, England, Frankreich, Italien, Schweiz, Australien, Japan, Taiwan and China gab, machten ihn zum wohl gefragtesten und bekanntesten Solo-Euphonisten unserer Zeit. Dr. Brian Bowman ist Professor an dem "College of Music University of North Texas". http://www.music.unt.edu	He has performed as a soloist in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, The Virgin Islands, Norway, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Belgium, Great Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, Taiwan and the People's Republic of China. He has appeared as a soloist with the National Symphony, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony, the San Francisco Symphony and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Characterized by a virtuosic technique and a warm, rich, velvet tone, Brian Bowman's playing has thrilled audiences for more than a quarter of century. His superb musicianship and dedication to fine brass playing have made him one of the foremost euphonium soloists in the world today. He is euphonium professor at "College of Music University of North Texas". http://www.music.unt.edu

Robin Taylor ARCM
	Robin Taylor ist geboren in Yorkshire in 1966. In 1986 ging Robin nach Norwegen, um bei Kim Lofthouse (Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra), Euphonium zu studieren . Von 1991 - 1996 war Robin Principal Euphonium bei der weltbekannten "Grimethorpe Colliery Band". Im Jahre 1996 tritt Robin in the RAF "The Band of the Royal Air Force College" ein. Robin ist ein gefragter Solist und gibt viele Workshops. Seit diesem Jahr (2008) ist Robin Principal Euphonium bei der bestbekannten "Desford Colliery Band". Robin ist ein Willson Artist und spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Euphonium 2900TA.	Robin Taylor was born in Yorkshire in 1966. In 1986 Robin left England for Norway to study euphonium with Kim Lofthouse (former bass trombonist of the "Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra").While in Norway Robin joined "Eikanger Bjorsvik Musikklag", and with them won the "European Brass Band Championship" 1988 conducted by Howard Snell. In Agust 1991 Robin joined the "Grimethorpe Colliery Band" as principal euphonium player, that same year he won the "Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Competition" in the U.S.A. and was awarded best soloist at the "British Open Brass Band Competition", which Grimethorpe also won under the direction of Frank Renton. Robin left "Grimethorpe" at the beginning of 1996 to return to the RAF, joining "The Band of the Royal Air Force College" as principal euphonium player. After leaving "Grimethorpe" Robin gave many concerts and masterclasses. In the Summer of 2007 Robin travelled to the Willson factory in Flums, Switzerland, to choose a new euphonium, he endorses the Willson 2900TA Classical model euphonium. In 2008 Robin was invited to join the Desford Colliery Band on principal euphonium. Robin continues to do guest solo work and is a Willson Euphonium Artist.

Jukka Myllys Finland
	Jukka Myllys ist ein Internationaler Euphonium Solist mit dem Master-Titel von der "Music Sibelius Academy". Mr. Myllys war Euphonist und Co-Dirigent bei der "Pohja Military Band". Er spielte schon verschiedene Erstaufführungen, Masterklassen und Solo-Konzert in the USA und Japan. Im Jahre 2007 wurde er zum Dirigent des "Kemi Symphony Orchestra" gewählt. Jukka Myllys spielt exklusiv auf dem WILLSON Euphonium 2950TA.	Jukka Myllys, a euphonium player, graduated as a Master of Music from the Sibelius Academy. Myllys has worked as a euphonium player and an assistant conductor of the Pohja Military Band. Last ten years he has played trombone with the Oulu Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed as a soloist with several symphony orchestras and wind bands, recorded and given solo recitals and world premieres in Europe, Japan and the United States. The Lieksa Brass Week named him the Brass Player of the Year in 1994. Jukka Myllys gives also recitals and teaches. This year Jukka Myllys started as a conductor of the Kemi Symphony Orchestra. Jukka Myllys plays exlusively the WILLSON Euphonium mod. 2950TA.

Jamie Lipton
	Jamie Lipton ist eine aufstrebende Euphonium Solistin. Nach ersten Plätzen an allen wichtigen Solo-Wettbewerben in den USA inklusive bei "ITEC" und "Falcone Euphonium Competition" im 2006, ist Jamie als Internationale bekannte Euphonium-Solistin bekannt geworden. Nach dem weltbekannten Titelgewinn am "Falcone Euphonium Competition" ist Jamie eine vielbeschäftigte Solistin bei Konzerten, Clinician und Meisterklassen. Zur Zeit studiert Jamie bei Dr. Brian L. Bowman an der "University of North Texas" für den Doktoral-Titel auf dem Euphonium. Jamie Lipton spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Euphonium 2900TA.	Jamie Lipton is an emerging American euphonium soloist who came to international prominence after winning all of the major American euphonium competitions including the ITEC and Falcone euphonium solo competitions in 2006. Since then, she has been invited to teach, perform, and compete all over the world. Originally from the Chicago area, Ms. Lipton holds degrees from Northwestern University and the University of North Texas, where she is currently a doctoral candidate and teaching fellow. She also teaches euphonium at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. A Well-established musician in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex, Ms. Lipton is heavily in demand as a private instructor. She is a former member of the University of North Texas Wind Symphony and a current member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, and can be heard both groups' recordings. Ms. Lipton performs on the Willson 2900TA euphonium.

Gail Robertson
	Gail Robertson studierte auf dem Euphonium an der "University of Central Florida und das Konzert-Diplom an der "Indiana University". Den Doktor Titel auf dem Euphonium erhielt Gail bei Dr. Prof. Brian Bowman an der "University of Maryland". Gail ist in den USA, aber auch International eine sehr gefragte Solistin. Im Mai 2009 hat Gail mit der Tubistin Dr. Stacy Baker eine neue CD veröffentlicht. Das Duo mit dem Name "SymbiosisDuo" hat in den Vereinigten Staaten rege Konzerttätigkeiten. Gail ist ebenfalls Mitglied des "Keith Brion's New Sousa Band", Brass Band of Battle Creek, Athena Brass Band, Brass Band of Central Florida. Gail gab schon Solo-Konzerte in allen Staaten der USA, Europa, China und Japan. Gail Robertson spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Euphonium Mod. 2950TA.	Gail Robertson earned a BA from the University of Central Florida and a MM in Euphonium Performance from Indiana University, serving as graduate assistant to Harvey Phillips. Continuing with Doctoral studies at the University of Maryland with Dr. Brian Bowman, she relocated to Orlando as a musician in Walt Disney World's "Tubafours." While at Disney, she served as musical supervisor and chief arranger producing a highly acclaimed CD, "Tubas Under the Boardwalk." Gail is active as a teacher, adjudicator, composer, arranger and free-lance artist, both nationally and internationally. Currently Instructor of Euphonium and Tuba at the University of Central Florida, she formerly served on the faculties of Bethune-Cookman College, the University of Florida, Valencia, and Seminole Community Colleges. Robertson has served as President of the International Women's Brass Conference (IWBC) and on the IWBC's board of directors. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the International Tuba and Euphonium Association (ITEA) and as the "Euphonium and Membership Coordinator," and as the President, Vice President and Personnel Manager of the Brass Band of Central Florida.
In 2006 and 2010, Gail was one of the Conference hosts of the International Women's Brass Conference. In May 2009, Gail recorded a new CD with Tubist, Dr. Stacy Baker, called "SymbiosisDuo." Several of the works recorded by the duo were newly commissioned works written especially for the duo. Composers include: Christopher Marshall, Brian Balmages, Chris Sharp, Kimberly Archer, T.O. Sterrett, and Phillip Bimstein. In 2007, Gail received Tau Beta Sigma's highest honor, the "Outstanding Service to Music Award." She has also been a clinician for the MIDWEST Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. Robertson has toured the U.S., Europe, China, and Japan with Keith Brion's "New Sousa Band," the Brass Band of Battle Creek, the Athena Brass Band, the Brass Band of Central Florida. Other performances include Orlando based "Horns and Pipes" Brass and Percussion Ensemble, the River City Brass Band, Jack Daniel's Silver Cornet Band, "Euphoniums Unlimited," and "Symphonia." Gail's works are published by GAR MUSIC, Euphonium.com and the Tuba and Euphonium Press. As a Willson Euphonium Artist, Gail's euphonium of choice is a Willson 2950TA with a Warburton/Gail Robertson mouthpiece.

Mark Jenkin
	Mark Jenkins ist seit 2002 Euphonist bei "The President's Own" United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. Mark Jenkins gewann im 1996 den 1. Preis beim Leonard Falcone International Tuba und Euphonium Wettbewerb. Danach begann er Euphonium zu studieren beim legendären Euphonium Solist Dr. Brian Bowman an der "University of North Texas". Während dem Studium im 2002 gewann Mark nochmals den 1. Preis beim Leonard Falcone Wettbewerb. In Lathi, Finnland, 2001, gewann er den 2. Preis beim I.T.E.C. Solo Wettbewerb. Mark Jenkins ist ein aktiver Solist und gibt weltweit Meisterkurse. Die Solo Konzerte und Meisterkurse führen ihn schon in alle Staaten von den USA, Finnland und Japan. Mark Jenkins spielt exklusiv auf den Willson Euphonium Mod. 2900TA.	Mark Jenkins has been a euphoniumist with "The President's Own" United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. since 2002. As a member of "The President's Own," with its unique mission to provide musical support for the President of the United States, Mr. Jenkins regularly performs at the White House as well as in concerts around the D.C. area and throughout the United States. Mr. Jenkins began his musical studies at the age of 11 in his home state of Nevada. He was awarded top honors at state, regional and international solo competitions, including 1st prize at the 1996 Leonard Falcone International Tuba and Euphonium Competition, before continuing his musical training with the legendary euphonium virtuoso Dr. Brian Bowman at the University of North Texas. During his studies at the college of music, Mr. Jenkins was again awarded 1st prize at the Falcone Competition in 2000, as well as a 2nd prize at the I.T.E.A. solo euphonium competition in Lahti, Finland in 2001.
Mr. Jenkins is an active soloist, recitalist and chamber-music performer. In 2003, he made his solo debut with the Marine Band, performing Boccolari's Fantasia di Concerto. He has been featured several times since then and was recently named as soloist for the band's national concert tour beginning in the fall of 2010. In 2008, he premiered Elizabeth Raum's Faustbuch, a concerto for euphonium and orchestra, at the Army Band Tuba and Euphonium Conference at Ft. Myer, Virginia. He is also a founding member of the Off-Bass Brass tuba/euphonium quartet. The group released their debut album Knock Yourself Out in January of 2010. Through this collaboration Mr. Jenkins has commissioned and premiered several new works for tuba-euphonium quartet including Brian Balmages's Wind Sketches and Daniel McCarthy's Knock Yourself Out, both winners of the I.T.E.A. Harvey Phillips Excellence in Composition Award. Mr. Jenkins has been a guest artist with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Lahti Symphony Orchestra, the United States Army Orchestra, the Drake University Concert Band, the Blue Lake Festival Band, the Georgia Brass Band, and has appeared in recitals at colleges and universities throughout the United States and Asia. As a performing artist and clinician for Willson Band Instruments, Mr. Jenkins has given master classes in many parts of the United States and beyond. Past master classes have been held at the University of Arizona, the Hokkaido Tuba and Euphonium Camp, Drake University, Emory University, Baylor University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Georgia State University, the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and the University of Georgia

Lauren Veronie
	Lauren Veronie Lauren Veronie ist Principal Euphonium mit "The United States Army Field Band" in Washington D.C. Lauren ist mehr als 120 Tage im Jahr unterwegs und gibt in allen Bundesstaaten der USA Masterklassen und Solo-Konzerte. Lauren studierte an der "University of North Texas" beim weltbekannten Euphonisten Dr. Brian Bowman. Im 2005 erhielt Lauren den Bachelor Titel und im 2007 schloss sie das Euphonium Studium mit dem Master Titel ab. Im Jahre 2004 gewann Lauren den "Potomac International Euphonium Competition". Sie hat schon CD-Aufnahmen gemacht mit den North Texas Wind Symphony, Dallas Wind Symphony und Houston Symphonic Band. Lauren Veronie ist eine gefragt Solistin und Lehrerin für Masterklassen und nimmt jede Möglichkeit wahr, das Instrument "Euphonium" im Kammermusik Bereich noch bekannter zu machen. Lauren unterhält einen "Blog", wo über sie zusätzliche Informationen und Fotos vorhanden sind: www.laureneuph.com Lauren Veronie spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Euphonium Mod. 2900TA.	Lauren Veronie serves as euphoniumist with The United States Army Field Band in Washington, D.C. As a member of the US Army's premier touring ensemble, Lauren travels and performs across the nation over 120 days each year. She is a regularly featured soloist with the Concert Band and performs with the Field Band's Brass Quintet. Lauren attended of the University of North Texas, where she studied euphonium with Dr. Brian L. Bowman. She graduated Summa cum laude in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in performance and went on to earn a master's in 2007. Lauren was the winner of the 2004 Potomac International Euphonium Competition. She has recorded extensively with the North Texas Wind Symphony, performed with the Dallas Wind Symphony and spent her early years with the Houston Symphonic Band. Lauren is in demand as a performer, teacher and clinician, and enjoys exploring opportunities for the euphonium in chamber music. When not on tour with the "Musical Ambassadors of the Army," Lauren enjoys hiking, reading science fiction, and cooking Cajun food. She maintains a blog about her travels at www.laureneuph.com Lauren Veronie plays on Willson Euphonium mod. 2900TA.

Jiri van der Kaay
	Jiri van der Kaay begann sein Musikstudium im Jahre 2003 am Musikkonservatorium in Zwolle bei Bernard Beniers, Tuba-Solist beim Radio Philharmonie Orchester. Jiri van der Kaay ist Pincipal Euphonist beim Amsterdam Brass. Im 2005 gewann Jiri den ersten Preis beim weltbekannten Solo-Wettbewerb dem "Prinses Christina Concours" ! Jiri van der Kaay spielt das Willson Euphonium 2950TA.	After grammar school Jiri van der Kaay showed a keen interest in playing music and has never regretted his choice. He began his studies at the Conservatory of Zwolle in 2003 with Bernard Beniers, tuba player with the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. Jiri van der Kaay is a solo euphonium player with the Amsterdam Brass ensemble. In 2005 Jiri van der Kaay won the first prize at the "Prinses Christina Concours" competition! Jiri plays a Willson Euphonium 2950TA.

Juan José Munera
	Juan José ist im 1981 in Valencia geboren. Sein Euphonium Studium beendete er am "Conservatorio Superior de Música "Joaquin Rodrigo" in Valencia mit bester Auszeichnung. Weitere Studienlehrgänge absolvierte Juan José bei: José Sanchis, Eduardo Nogueroles, Rafael Tortajada, Steven Mead, David Llacer and Vincent Costa. Juan José gewann mehrere Nationale Solo-Wettbewerbe. Juan José war schon solistisch tätig in Venezuela, Germany, Italy, France und Brasilien. Seit 2007 ist Juan José Professor am Internationalen Festival BRASSURROUND "Spanish Brass." Ist Juan José Munera nicht auf Konzertreise, spielt er mit der Municipal Band in Bilbao und ist Euphonium Professor an der National Academy für Euphonium in Venezuela. Juan José Munera spielt exklusiv auf dem WILLSON Euphonium 2900TA.	Juan José was born in Valencia in 1981. He completed his studies at the Conservatorio Superior de Música "Joaquin Rodrigo" in Valencia with the highest grades. During his musical career he has taken classes with professors José Sanchis, Eduardo Nogueroles, Rafael Tortajada, David Llacer and Vincent Costa. He has also studied at the (ISEB) Bandístico European Institute of Trento (Italy) and with Steven Mead (profesor) at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. Throughout his career he has won several national competitions. He has also collaborated with the Orchestra del Vallés, Galicia Symphony orchestra , RTVE orchestra , Castilla y Leon orchestra , Municipal Band Albacete, Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla and Madrid. As a soloist he has performed at various national venues as well as in Venezuela, Germany, Italy, France and Brazil. Since 1999 has been a member of the Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid. In 2003 he was a visiting professor in Caracas (Venezuela) for the First National Seminar on Euphonium, belonging to the Simón Bolívar (FESNOJIV) national movement of youth orchestras. In 2004 he was guest soloist at the International Music Festival "Spanish Brass Metals Luur". In 2005 he was a member of the European Union Youth Wind Orchestra (EUYWO) with Jan Cover and in 2006 participated in the World of Winds with Christian Lindberg. Since 2007 he has been an assistant professor in the International Festival BRASSURROUND "Spanish Brass." In 2009 and 2010 he was invited to the V and VI Festival of Music for musicians, composers and directors in Tatuí (Brazil). He is also a euphonium soloist in the Municipal Band of Bilbao and teacher in the National Academy of euphonium in Venezuela.

Roger Behrend
	Roger L. Behrend ist ein International anerkannter Euphonium Lehrer und Solist. Roger Behrend ist zur Zeit Euphonium Solist und Principal Euphonist mit der "United States Navy Band" in Washington DC. Er ist Euphonium und Tuba Professor an der "George Mason University, Fairfax und Virginia.	Roger L. Behrend is an internationally-recognized euphonium soloist, recitalist, teacher, and clinician. Mr. Behrend is currently the euphonium soloist and principal euphonium with the United States Navy Band in Washington, DC. This capacity, he has appeared as a featured soloist throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Roger Behrend also maintains an active private lesson studio, teaching students from the Washington, DC area. He is euphonium and tuba professor at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia.

Neal Corwell
	Dr. Neal Corwell machte sein Doktorat an der "University of Maryland" und ist heute als "Freelance" Musiker tätig. Neal Corwell ist mit seinen Solo-Auftritten und Workshops in den USA sehr bekannt. Weltbekannt ist er auch dank seinen Kompositionen und seinen CD's Aufnahmen wie: "Distant Images", "Heart of a Wolf" und seine neueste CD "Out Sitting in his Field".	Dr. Neal Corwell, having previously served as featured soloist with one of the premier service band in Washington, DC from 1981 to 1989, recently rejoined that military and is now once again playing euphonium as a member of the armed services. He earned his doctorate in music from the University of Maryland and made his living as a freelance musician. Today, Neal Corwell continues presenting recitals and master classes across the country, continues to be active as a composer and recording artist. His solo CDs include "Distant Images", "Heart of a Wolf", and the soon to be released "Out Sitting in his Field".

Charley Brighton
	Charley Brighton begann mit 11 Jahren Euphonium zu spielen. Nach Beendigung der Ausbildung spielte er viele Jahr Solo-Euphonium mit der bestbekannten "SunLife Stanshawe Brass Band". Im Jahre 1996 wurde Charley Brighton ausgezeichnet mit dem Award "The Most Outstanding Euphonium Player". Weil bei Symphonischen Blasorchestern mehr klangliche Möglichkeiten bestehen, entschied er seine solistische Karriere zu machen bei der "B.B.C. Elstree Concert Band" in London's Maida Vale Studios und in der "Buckinghamshire Symphonic Winds". Er war ebenfalls Dirigent bei der "Vale Symphonic Winds" und "Burnham Concert Bands". Er ist noch bei weiteren folgenden Ensembles tätig als Solist und Dirigent: - Celebration Brass Ensemble - Capriccioso Low Brass Quartet Charley Brighton ist WILLSON Solist und Endorser. Charley Brighton spielt ausschliesslich auf dem Euphonium 2900TA. www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk	Charley Brighton Charley began playing the Euphonium at the age of 11. On leaving school he played Solo Euphonium with many Championship brass bands, including the famous Sun-Life Stanshawe Band in Bristol. In 1996 he was awarded the trophy for 'The Most Outstanding Euphonium Player' in the London rounds of the National Brass Band Championships. Looking for new sounds, he embarked on a wind band career as soloist and conductor with the B.B.C. Elstree Concert Band based at London's Maida Vale Studios, and the Buckinghamshire Symphonic Winds. He was also conductor of the Vale Symphonic Winds and Burnham Concert Bands. It was with the Burnham band that he visited France as guest soloist with the l'orchestra d'Harmonie de Lezay in April of 2000. In May of 2001 he joined the music team at St. Mary's Parish Church in Slough, Berkshire, which lead to the formation of two new brass groups, the Celebration Brass Ensemble and the Capriccioso Low Brass Quartet for which he arranges and conducts. He also undertook an extensive solo recital programme at the Church that now boasts 16 concerts, playing 94 pieces of music, by 73 different composers from 12 different countries, 32 of which were premiers, on 9 different vintage euphonium models, to a total audience of 824 people. In November of 2004 he signed a contract with Willson Band Instruments of Flums, Switzerland, as a performing artist on the 2900 Euphonium. A model which he has endorsed for over 10 years. Recordings of live performances can be heard on his web site at; www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk

Ueli Kipfer
	Ueli wurde 1974 in Langnau im Emmental (CH) geboren. Er absolvierte das Musikstudium am Konservatorium Bern in den Hauptfächern: -Euphonium bei James Gourlay GB (Diplom Januar 1998) -Blasmusikdirektion bei Hans-Peter Blaser CH (Diplom Januar 1999). -Konzertreifediplom (Höherer Studienausweis) bei Roger Bobo USA (Diplom Juni 2001) -2001-02 am Institute Superiore Bandistico European in Trento (I) Euphoniumspezialisierungskurs in der Klasse Steven Mead. -Dirigenten-Meisterkurse u.a. bei, Silvia Caduff, Alfred Reed und Jan Cober -Seit Frühjahr 2009 regelmässiger Unterricht bei Silvia Caduff. Die grössten solistischen Erfolge waren: -Diverse 1. Preise an Schweizerischen Solistenwettbewerben. -Solo-Euphonist der Nationalen Jugend Brass Band NJBB A-Band 1991-1995 -Solo-Euphonist der Brass Band Berner Oberland BBO 1997-2002 -European Brass Solo Champion in Montreux 2001, 1. Rang in der Euphonium Kategorie, Titel "Best Euphonium Player" und Preisträger im Final der Kategoriensieger. -Solo-Euphonist im Symphonischen Blasorchester des Schweizer Armeespiels 1995-2004 Dirigiertätigkeiten: 1992-2000 Posaunenchor Langnau ( 3. Klasse Brass Band ) 2000-2004 MG Oensingen ( 1. Klasse Blasorchester ) 2004-2007 Oberaargauer Brass Band OBB (Höchstklasse Brass Band ) 2005-2008 Symphonic Winds Aare/Emme (Höchstklasse Blasorchester) 2004- Blasorchester Musikgesellschaft Allmendingen/Thun (1. Kl. Blasorchester ) 2008- MG Dagmersellen (2. Klasse Brass Band) Dirigiert diverse Jugendmusikprojekte. Musiklehrer an den Musikschulen Oberemmental und des Konservatorium Bern. Als Solist und Dozent fürs Euphonium tritt er vermehrt auch ausserhalb der Schweiz auf. In den letzten Jahren führten ihn die Konzertreisen nach Amerika und quer durch Europa. Zudem spielt er als Kammermusiker mit dem Brass Quartett "Subito". Ueli Kipfer ist Botschafter der Schweizer Instrumenten Firma WILLSON. Er spielt ausschliesslich auf einem Willson 2900TA oder Willson 2960TA Euphonium. Weitere Informationen auf der Website www.uelikipfer.ch
Ueli was born in 1974 in Langnau, Emmental, Switzerland. He successfully completed his music studies at the Bern Conservatory, with the following principle areas of study: -Euphonium under James Gourlay (GB) (Diploma, January 1998) -Brass conducting under Hans-Peter Blaser (CH) (Diploma, January 1999). -Concert-level diploma (Superior Certificate of Studies) under Roger Bobo (USA) (Diploma, June 2001) -2001-02 Euphonium specialisation course at the "Institute Superiore Bandistico European in Trento"(I) under Steven Mead. -Conducting masterclass, amongst others under, Silvia Caduff, Alfred Reed und Jan Cober -Since spring 2009, regular sessions under Silvia Caduff. Greatest solo successes include: -Various first prizes at Swiss soloist competitions. -Solo euphonist for the National Youth Brass Band (NJBB A-Band) 1991-1995 -Solo euphonist for the Brass Band Berner Oberland (BBO) 1997-2002 -European brass solo champion in Montreux 2001, 1st prize in the euphonium category, awarded "Best Euphonium Player" and overall winner in the category. -Solo euphonist with the Swiss Army Symphonic Wind Orchestra 1995-2004 Conducting duties: 1992-2000 Posaunenchor Langnau (brass band, 3rd class) 2000-2004 MG Oensingen (wind orchestra, 1st class) 2004-2007 Oberaargauer Brass Band (OBB) (top ranking brass band) 2005-2008 Symphonic Winds Aare/Emme (top ranking wind orchestra) 2004- Blasorchester Musikgesellschaft Allmendingen/Thun (wind orchestra,1st class) 2008- MG Dagmersellen (brass band, 2nd class) Conductor for various youth music projects. Music teacher at the Oberemmental Music School and the Bern Conservatory. As a soloist and tutor for the euphonium, he is now also performing increasingly outside of Switzerland. Over the past few years, concert tours have taken him to America and all over Europe. In addition to this he also plays as chamber musician with the brass quartet "Subito". Ueli Kipfer is an ambassador for the Swiss musical instrument company WILLSON. He plays exclusively on either the Willson 2900TA or the Willson 2960TA euphonium. For further information visit: www.uelikipfer.ch

Javier Miranda Medina
	Javier Miranda Medina ist Professor für Euphonium am "Conservatoire of Music" in Malaga. Er studierte und absolvierte verschiedene Euphonium Kurse bei: Adam Frey, James Gourlay und Oren Marshall. Heute ist er tätig als Musik Professor am "Conservatoire of Music Andrés Segovia" Linares, Jaen. Javier Miranda Medina spielt das Willson Euphonium 2950TA.	He is a Professor of Music (Euphonium) at the Conservatoire of Music in Malaga. He studies with Francisco Martinez Santiago, Jose Raso del Molino, Gabriel Robles Ojeda, Francisco Ruiz Rodriguez and Francisco Martinez Gonzalez. Javier Miranda Medina realizes numerous courses with: Adam Frey, James Gourlay and Oren Marshall. He has been a Professor of Music in High School in diverses centres of Madrid. He is also Professor of Music for Tuba and Euphonium at the professional Conservatoire of Music "Andrés Segovia" of Linares, Jaen. Javier Miranda Medina plays the Willson Euphonium 2950TA.

Kobus Verheij
	Kobus Verheij studierte Euphonium am "Brabants Conservatorium" in Tilburg. Zur Weiterbildung besuchte er Meisterkurse und Lehrgänge bei: Brian Bowman, Robert Childs, Hans Nickel und Walter Hilgers. Die Orchesterlaufbahn von Kobus Verheij begann im 1998 bei der "Koninklijke Landmacht von Vught". Im 2004 wechselte er zur "Koninklijke Militaire Kapel" nach Den Haag. Seit 2005 ist Kobus Verheij Solo Euphonist bei der "Trompetterkorps der Koninklijke Marechausse". Kobus Verheij ist auch Principal Euphonist bei der Brass Band Limburg, der Brass Band Schoonhoven und bei Altena Brass. Kobus Verheij gibt regelmässige Solo Konzerte in ganz Europa und ist eine gefragte Person für Masterklassen und Lehrgänge für Euphonium. Besuchen sie doch seine Homepage www.kobusverheij.nl Kobus Verheij spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Euphonium Mod. 2960TA Celebration.	Kobus Verheij was born in a small town in the south of the Netherlands. He started with his first music lessons on trumpet at the age of 8. When he was 14 he made the change to euphonium. From 1999 to 2005 he studied euphonium at the Brabants Conservatory under Mr. P. Joris. During this study he had several lessons and master classes with : Prof. Brian Bowman, Robert Childs, Steven Mead, Prof. Hans Nickel, Prof. Walter Hilgers. His orchestral career started in 1998 with the Fanfare Band of the Royal Dutch Army (FkKL). In 2004 he changed to the Royal Dutch Military Band (KMK). Since October 2005 he is euphonium player with The Royal Dutch Military Police Band (TkKMAR). As freelancer he played in several Dutch orchestra's and bands, such as : The Brabants Symphony Orchestra, Royal Dutch Air Force Band, Brass Band Schoonhoven, Brass Band Limburg and many more. As a soloist he played in the Netherlands and over the border in countries in Europe and the USA. He gives euphonium-clinics and has a class with euphonium-students. As a conductor he leads two bands and often replaces conducters by Fanfare Bands and Brass Bands. Presently he plays with Brass Band Altena Brass as solo-euphonium and duo 2BAS (with friend and colleague Waldo van Wijk on tuba). Please visit www.kobusverheij.nl Kobus Verheij plays exclusively the Willson 2960TA Celebration euphonium.

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Jos Jansen
	Jos Jansen ist in Westervoort, nähe Arnhem, in den Niederlanden geboren. Wie viele andere professionelle Musiker, hat auch Jos Jansen bei seinem Vater die musikalische Laufbahn begonnen. Mit 21 Jahren hat Jos Jansen das Posaunen-Studium an der Academy of Music of Twente begonnen. Sein damaliger Posaunenlehrer war Gerrit Boomsma. Danach studierte er in Zwolle bei Paul Woesthuis und Ben van Dijk. Im Jahre 1989 erhielte er das Posaunenlehrerdiplom. Von 1989 bis 1991 bildete er sich in Hilversum bei Ben van Dijk und Erik van Lier weiter, wo er dann auch das Konzertdiplom erhielt. Zur Zeit spielt Jos Jansen mit der Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Jos Jansen ist ein International anerkannten Bass - Soloposaunist. Foto2 www.josjansenmusic.nl	Jos Jansen was born in Westervoort near Arnhem, the Netherlands. Like many professional trombone players, his musical Gregorius, where also his father and brother played. At the age of 21 he started his academic study at the Academy of Music of Twente with Gerrit Boomsma. After a nice period he decided to carry his study through in Zwolle with the teachers Paul Woesthuis and Ben van Dijk, where he there upon graduated in 1989 as teaching musician. During this period Jos was hired as trombonist in the Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy, where he until this moment still plays. From 1989 till 1991 he studied in Hilversum with Ben van Dijk and Erik van Lier, where he graduated as an executive musician. Foto2 www.josjansenmusic.nl

Vlado Vizar
	Vlado Vizar wurde 1944 in Banska Bystrica, Slowakei, geboren. Er absolvierte das Posaunenstudium bei Prof. Galovec in Banska Bystrica. Vlado Vizar ist Mitgründer der "Revival Jazz Band" in Bratislava. Vlado Vizar seit 1965 Mitglied beim "Traditional Club" in Bratislava. Seit über 40 Jahren spielt Vlado Vizar Jazz als Profiposaunist mit bestechender Technik und Perfektion. Er spielte schon zahlreiche Konzerte in mehr als 22 Länder Europas, Afrika und den USA. In der "Jazz" Richtung ist Vlado Vizar ein gefragter Soloposaunist und spielt regelmässig bei den einheien und ausländischen Orchestern. Er spielte schon zusammen mit den weltbekannten Musikern wie: Benny Goodman, Stan Getz, Lionel Hampton, Chris Barber, Albert Nicholas, Max Gregor, James Morisson. Vlado Vizar spielt exklusiv auf der Willson Tenorposaune Mod. 310TA. home: www.jazzar.sk	Vlado Vizar was born in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia, in 1944. He studied the trombone under Prof. Galovec in Banska Bystrica. Vlado Vizar was a founder member of the "Revival Jazz Band" in Bratislava and has been a member of the "Traditional Club" in Bratislava since 1965. Vlado Vizar has been playing jazz as a professional trombonist with exceptional technique and a high degree of perfection for more than 40 years. He has already given numerous concerts in more than 22 countries in Europe, Africa and the USA. Vlado Vizar is much in demand as a solo trombonist in the jazz field and plays regularly with orchestras at home and abroad. He has played with such world-famous musicians as Benny Goodman, Stan Getz, Lionel Hampton, Chris Barber, Albert Nicholas, Max Gregor, James Morisson. Vlado Vizar always plays a Willson Tenor Trombone Mod. 310TA. home: www.jazzar.sk

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Tom Lukowicz
	Tom Lukowicz ist Principal Tuba mit dem "Canton Symphony Orchestra, "Camber Orchestra von New York" und dem "Pittsburgh Brass". Tom gab schon Solo Konzerte mit dem Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, American Youth Symphony, Debut Symphony Orchestra, Classics Philharmonic (San Diego) and City Ballet of Miami. Tom Lukowicz ist Professor an der Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University. An der Michigan State University erhielt er den Doktor Titel auf der Tuba. Er studierte Tuba ebenfalls bei Phil Sinder, Craig Knox, Murray Crewe, Norm Pearson, Tommy Johnson, Chester Schmitz, Wesley Jacobs, James DeSano und Roy Poper. Tom Lukowicz spielt auf der Willson F Tuba Mod. 3200 FA-5 XL.	Tom Lukowicz is currently the Principal Tuba with the Canton Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of New York, and the Pittsburgh Brass. Tom Lukowicz has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, American Youth Symphony, Debut Symphony Orchestra, Classics Philharmonic (San Diego) and City Ballet of Miami. In 2001-2002, he was a member of the North American touring cast of Blast!. He can be heard on the new Pittsburgh Symphony Brass recording A Song of Christmas, as well as with the Chamber Orchestra of New York's premiere recordings of Respighi on the NAXOS label. Tom Lukowicz is currently an Assistant Professor at the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University. He has been an instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, Riverside Community College, and the Oberlin Conservatory. He also has spent time working closely with brass sections of high school music programs across the country.
He has published two articles that focus on the warm-up process for amateur musicians. Tom Lukowicz is a Doctoral student at Michigan State University, where he is the Teaching Assistant for the tuba/euphonium studio. He has earned degrees at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music (BM), the University of Southern California (MM), and Carnegie Mellon University (AD). He has studied privately with Phil Sinder, Craig Knox, Murray Crewe, Norm Pearson, Tommy Johnson, Chester Schmitz, Wesley Jacobs, James DeSano, and Roy Poper. Tom Lukowicz play on the Willson F Tuba mod. 3200 FA-5 XL.

Micael Cortone D'Amore
	Micael Cortone d'Amore ist 1970 in Nice geboren. Seine Studium begann er am Conservatory in Nice. Zwischen 1991 und 1995 studierte beim bestbekannten Tubisten Mr. Melvin Culbertson. Im 1993 erhielt er den ersten Preis in der Klasse "Excellente" am Perpignan Conservatory. Im selben Jahr gewann er ebenfalls den ersten Preis am Conservatory Supérieur in Lyon. Seine solistische Tätigkeiten begannen mit dem Beitritt des l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg. Am Conservatoire National de Strasbourg studierte er den Professor für Tuba. Also Tuba-Solist ist er im In- und Ausland tätig. Micael Cortone d'Amore ist Mitglied des bekannten Ensembles OPUS.4. Micael spielt exklusiv auf der neuen F-Tuba Willson Modell XS.	Micael Cortone d'Amore was born in 1970 in Nice. He started his studies at the conservatory in Nice. From 1991 to 1995 he studie with the well known tubist Melvin Culbertson. At the Perpignan conservatory he earned first place in the "Excellent" class in 1993. At the same year he also won the first prize at the conservatory Supérieur in Lyon. In July 1995 Micael Cortone d'Amore started his soloist career as tubist with the l'Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg and became professor of tuba at the Conservatoire National de Strasbourg. Every year he performs many workshops and clinic as well as solo recitals in France and abroad. Micael Cortone d'Amore also plays with the well known ensemble OPUS.4. Micael performs on the new F Tuba Willson mod. XS.

Marty Erickson
	Marty Erickson Marty Erickson war 26 Jahre Principal Tubist und Tuba-Solist mit der U.S. Navy Band in Washington D.C. In 48 von 50 Staaten der USA war er als Solist und Lehrer tätig. Ebenfalls als gefragter Tuba-Solist und Lehrer ist er in Europa und Japan unterwegs. Marty spielt exklusiv auf der EES-Tuba Willson Modell 3400 FA-5.	Marty Erickson was principal tubist and tuba soloist with the U.S. Navy Band in Washington D.C. for 26 years. He has appeared as soloist and clinician in 48 of the 50 states and also throughout Western Europe, Japan Sweden, Finland, and Bermuda. He has performed under the baton of many of the world's best known orchestral and band conductors, including Arthur Fiedler, Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos, Mistislav Rostropovich, Hugh Wolf, Julius Rudel, John Williams, Alexander Sander, Gunther Schuller, Frederik Fennell, William D. Revelli, Donald Hunsberger, Harry Begian, and John P. Paynter. Marty performs on the Eb Tuba mod. 3400 FA-5.

Tim Buzbee
	Tim Buzbee war bis 2004 Principal Tuba beim Singapore Symphony Orchestra. Seit 2005 bis Juni 2011 war Tim Buzbee Principal Tuba beim Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Seit Juni 2011 ist Tim Principal Tuba beim Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Tim Buzbee wurde auch bei den Berliner Philharmoniker und beim Gewandhausorchester Leipzig eingeladen, wo er ein Finalist war. Durch seine solistischen Tätigkeiten und Meisterkursen bereiste er alle Staaten der USA, Europa, Mexico und Japan. Bei folgenden grossen Orchestern gab er Solo-Konzerte: Chicago Symphony, Swedish Radio Symphony, Malmö Symphony, Helsingborg Symphony, Malmö Opera, Danish Radio Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, Malaysia Philharmonic, and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Tim Buzbee studierte Tuba bei Gene Pokorny von den Chicago Symphony, Matt Good von den Dallas Symphony und Ed Jones von Ft. Worth Symphony. Tim Buzbee hat schon über 20 CD's aufgenommen, welche unter den Labels der BIS, Chan-dos, Naxos und Sony vertrieben werden. Tim Buzbee spielt exklusiv auf den Willson F- und CC-Tuben.	Tim Buzbee won the Principal Tuba position with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra in 2005. Before that he spent four years with the Singapore Symphony before he won the same position with the Gävle Symphony where he performed for one season until winning his position of Principal Tuba with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Since June 2011, Tim's current Principal Tuba position is the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Besides winning jobs in six different countries, Tim Buzbee has been invited to the Berlin Philharmonic and the Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig auditions where he was a finalist. He has toured throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico, Japan, and most of Asia giving mas-ter-classes and performing recitals. He has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Swedish Radio Symphony, Malmö Symphony, Helsingborg Symphony, Malmö Opera, Danish Radio Orchestra, Dallas Wind Symphony, Malaysia Philharmonic, and the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. He has also been featured as a soloist with the Singapore Sym-phony, Marshall Symphony, Acapulco Philharmonic. Tim Buzbee has studied tuba with Gene Pokorny of the Chicago Symphony, Matt Good of the Dallas Symphony, and Ed Jones of the Ft. Worth Symphony. Tim Buzbee can be heard on over 20 CDs already on recording labels BIS, Chandos, Naxos, and Sony. Tim Buzbee plays exclusiv on Willson F and CC Tubas.

Gabriel Capet
	Gabriel CAPET studierte auf der Tuba am "Conservatoire de Lille, OFJ, Académie d'Orchestre de Paris, CSNMD de Paris". Gabriel CAPET ist regelmässiger Solist bei den grössten französischen Orchestern wie: Opéra de Paris, Opéra de Marseille, Opéra de Lyon, Orchestre National de Lille, Orchestre de L'Ile de France, l'Orchestre de Bordeaux Aqui-taine, l'ensemble "Coups de Vent". Gabriel CAPET hat den Titel C.A. seit 1994 und unterrichtet am "Conservatoire de Lille". Gabriel CAPET spielt exklusiv auf der neuen ES-Tuba 3400S FA-5. Gabriel CAPET ist Mitentwickler dieser neuen kompakten ES-Tuba. Gabriel CAPET commence la musique à " l'harmonie municipale de Bully-Mazingarbe " dirigée par Raymond BOUDRY. Après un parcours classique (conservatoire de Lille, OFJ, académie d'Orchestre de Paris, CSNMD de Paris), son goût pour l'éclectisme l'amènera à côtoyer divers univers musicaux aussi différents que complémentaires. Tubiste à la Musique des Gardiens de la Paix de 1986 à 1994, il est régulièrement sollicité par des grandes formations françaises classiques (Opéra de Paris, Opéra de Marseille, Opéra de Lyon, Orchestre National de Lille, Orchestre de L'Ile de France, l'Orchestre de Bordeaux Aquitaine, l'ensemble " Coups de Vent ", Brass_Band Aeolus) et big bands :	Bekummernis (direction Luc LE MASNES), Multicolor Feeling Fanfare avec Eddy LOUISS, le big-band du conservatoire de Lille (direction Denis BADAULT, Laurent CUNY). Du Quintette de cuivres " Quinte Juste " (lauréat 1986 de la fondation Menuhin) à l' " Ensemble Patchwork " (lauréat 1996 du concours International de Paris formation sonate) avec Mireille MERAUD , piano, en passant par le Quintette avec quatuor à cordes (Quatuor Danel), il amènera le tuba au devant de la scène. Il se produira également en tant que soliste avec, des harmonies telles Calonne Ricouart, Morteau, Villars Bonnot, des Brass-Bands: Brass-Band du 43° RI, Brass-Band du Nord-Pas-de-Calais, OCA brass-Band, brass-Band Aeolus. Souhaitant partager sa passion et son expérience, Gabriel CAPET, titulaire du C.A. depuis 1994, enseigne au conservatoire de Lille et à Calonne Ricouart. Il organise parallèlement des manifestations diverses telles que les " rencontres interrégionales de tuba ", avec son compère Thierry THIBAULT. Ce souci de partage des connaissances le conduit à participer à des projets pédagogiques aussi éloignés qu'" Epsival " à Limoges et " fanfare à l'école " à Lille. Aujourd'hui, Gabriel CAPET poursuit ce chemin musical en sollicitant la création de pièces musicales actuelles contemporaines (Thierry MEURISSE, Arnaud BOUKHITINE) et en participant au développement du tuba mib Willson 3400S FA-5.

Andy Rummel
	Andy Rummel ist Tuba und Euphonium Professor an der "Illinois State University in Normal". Bevor Andy an der "Illinois State University" unterrichtete, war er Principal Tuba bei der "United States Air Force Heritage of America Band". Andy trat schon an verschiedenen Internationalen und Nationalen Tuba-Euphonium Konferenzen als Solist auf. Andy Rummel spielt exklusiv auf der Willson F-Tuba Mod. 3200 RZ-5.	Andy Rummel is the Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. Prior to his appointment at Illinois State University Andy was the principal tubist with the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band stationed at Langley AFB, Virginia. Andy has been a featured soloist at numerous International and Regional Tuba-Euphonium Conferences and currently performs with several regional orchestras throughout Illinois. Andy performs on the F Tuba model 3200 RZ-5.

LUIS M. GIMENO PEREZ
	Luis Gimeno Perez studierte Tuba in Valencia und Madrid mit Rafael Tortajada, Miguel Moreno and Miguel Navarro. Luis studierte Tuba ebenfalls bei Harvey Philips, Mel Culbertson, Walter Hilgers, Roger Bobo, Sam Pilafian und Patrick Harrild. Luis hat schon mit den besten Orchestern gespielt wie: Joven Orquesta Nacional de España (J.O.N.D.E.) Sinfónica de Navarra, Sinfónica de Euskadi, Sinfónica de Bilbao, Sinfónica de Castilla y León, Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias, y la Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla. Er spielt ebenfalls bei folgenden Brass-Ensembles wie: Manuel Palau Brass Quintet","Cantabrian Brass", "Bilbao Tuba", "Eufhotuba" und "Euskadi Brass". Luis Gimeno Perez ist Solo-Tubist in der Bilbao Symphonic Wind Band und Tuba Professor am "Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga Conservatory und High Center of Musical Studies of Pais Vasco (Musikene) San Sebastián. Luis M. Gimeno Perez spielt auf der Willson ES-Tuba Mod. 3400 FA-5.	This spanish tuba player (Bugarra-Valencia) studied in Valencia and Madrid with Rafael Tortajada ,Miguel Moreno and Miguel Navarro. He has also studied with Harvey Philips, Mel Culbertson, Walter Hilgers, Roger Bobo, Sam Pilafian, and Patrick Harrild. He has been tuba teacher in Donostia-San Sebastian Conservatory and Ataulfo Argenta Conservatory in Santander. He has collaborated with many orchestras such as Joven Orquesta Nacional de España (J.O.N.D.E.) Sinfónica de Navarra, Sinfónica de Euskadi, Sinfónica de Bilbao, Sinfónica de Castilla y León, Sinfónica del Principado de Asturias, y la Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla. He has played with "Manuel Palau Brass Quintet","Cantabrian Brass", "Bilbao Tuba" and "Eufhotuba" and now he is part of "Euskadi Brasss". Many composers have written specially for him such as F.Garcia Alvarez, F.Bravo, Albert Rodriguez, Antonio Noguera, among others. He is the principal tubist of Bilbao Symphonic Wind Band since 2.000 and he is also tuba teacher at Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga Conservatory where he conducts the Brass Band and since 2.007 he is tuba teacher at the High Center of Musical Studies of Pais Vasco (Musikene) San Sebastián. Luis M. Gimeno Perez plays on the Willson Eb Tuba mod. 3400 FA-5.

Cameron Brook
	Cameron Brook spielte schon mit 16 Jahren als Principal Tubist im "Australian Youth Orchestra". Er war während 5 Jahren Principal Tubist. Mit 17 Jahren hatte Cameron bereits seinen ersten Solo-Auftritt beim "Melbourne Symphony Orchestra". Er war auch Gastsolist beim "Sydney Symphony Orchestra", Queensland Symphony Orchestra und Cameron Brook spielte auch schon unter dem weltbekannten Dirigenten Zubin Mehta bei "Israel Philharmonic". Seit 1983 spielt Cameron als Principal Tubist beim "West Australian Symphony Orchestra". Er ist Lehrer an der "University of Western Australia" und "West Australian Academy of the Performing Arts". Cameron spielt auf der Willson EES-Tuba Mod. 3400 FA - 5.	Cameron Brook joined the Australian Youth Orchestra at the age of 16 and was Principal Tuba for 5 years. He had his first professional engagement as guest Principal Tuba with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at 17. He has also appeared as guest Principal Tuba with the Sydney and Queensland Symphony orchestras, and has played with the Israel Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta. Cameron joined the West Australian Symphony Orchestra as Principal Tuba in 1983 at the age of 22. He teaches at the University of Western Australia and the West Australian Academy of the Performing Arts. Cameron performs on a Willson 3400 Eb tuba.

John Stevens
	John Stevens ist weltbekannt als Tuba Solist, Professor, Komponist, Arrangeur und Dirigent. Seit 1985 ist er Professor an der "University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music" und Mitglied beim bekannten "Wisconsin Brass Quintett". John ist weltbekannt für seine Solo und Ensemble Kompositionen für Blechblasinstrumente, welche regelmässig auf der ganzen Welt gespielt werden. John hat auch einige CD's aufgenommen. Seine neueste CD "Reverie" verkauft sich unter dem Lable Summit Records. Als Anerkennung für seine wichtigen Arbeiten für alle Blechbläser auf der Welt, wurde John mit dem "Lifetime Achievement" Award von der Internationalen Tuba und Euphonium Vereinigung ausgezeichnet. John Stevens spielt exklusiv auf der Willson EES-Tuba Mod. 3400 FA-5.	John Stevens has enjoyed a distinguished career as a performer, teacher, composer, arranger, conductor and administrator. Since 1985 he has been on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music, where he is also a member of the Wisconsin Brass Quintet. John is internationally renowned as a composer of music for brass, with solo and ensemble works that are regularly performed all over the world. He has performed on numerous recordings, including his most recent solo CD "Reverie" on Summit Records. In 2008 John's achievements were recognized with the International Tuba and Euphonium Association "Lifetime Achievement" award. John Stevens performs on a Willson 3400 FA-5 Eb Tuba.

John Tuinstra
	John Tuinstra Dr. Tuinstra hat sein Doktor-Titel and der University of Wisconsin-Madison gemacht. Seit 1981, ist Mr. Tuinstra Solo-Tubist mit dem Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. Er ist regelmässiger Solist mit verschiedenen Orchestern in dieser Region. Ebenfalls tätig als Solo-Tubist ist er mit dem Madison Symphony, Beloit-Janesville Symphony und Dubuque Symphony.	Dr. Tuinstra holds undergraduate and masters degrees in music education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate in tuba performance and music education from that institution. Since 1981, Mr. Tuinstra has been Principal Tuba with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra and regularly performs with various orchestras throughout the region, including the Madison Symphony, Beloit-Janesville Symphony and the Dubuque Symphony

Alessandro Ballarin
	Alessandro Ballarin ist Solo-Tubist am GRAN TEATRO LA FENICE in Venedig. Er spielt auf den Willson CC-F-Tuben.	Alessandro Ballarin is the solo tubist at the GRAN TEATRO LA FENICE in Venice, Italy. He performs on the Willson CC and F Tubas.

Tuba Section of the Amsterdam Staff Band
	Tubisten der Amsterdam Staff Band Die Amsterdam Staff Band of the Salvation Army, dirigiert durch Mr. Howard Evans, England. Die Tubisten spielen auf den vollkompensierten BB-Tuben Mod. 3100-TA4 und den EES-Tuben Mod. 3400-TA4.	The Amsterdam Staff Band of the Salvation Army, conducted by bandmaster Howard Evans. They perform on the full compensating BBb tubas model 3100-TA4 and the EEb tubas model 3400-TA4.

Andy Larson
	Andy Larson studiert zur Zeit das "Master of Music Degree" im Fach Konzert-Tuba an der "University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee" mit Marty Erickson. Im Jahre 2005 erhielt Andy das "Bachelor of Music Degree", nach 4järhigem Studium unter Dr. Joseph Skillen. Andy spielte schon einige Tuba Konzerte mit dem "Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra", "Festival City Symphony" und "Lakeside Brass Quintet". Andy Larson spielt exklusiv auf der WILLSON F Tuba Mod. 3200 FA-5	Andy Larson is currently completing a Master of Music degree in Tuba Performance at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee studying with Marty Erickson. In 2005, Andy received a Bachelor of Music degree in Tuba Performance from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after 4 years of study with Dr. Joseph Skillen. Andy has performed with the Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra (WI), the Festival City Symphony (WI), Lakeside Brass Quintet (WI), a Zydeco/Cajun band named John The Conqueroo(WI), and the No Vacancies Brass Quintet (LA). Andy has won 1st prize in the UWM Band Department Concerto Competition in Feb. 2007 (performing the Tuba Concerto by Australian composer Barry McKimm), 1st prize at the Tubonium5 Solo Competition in March 2007, and 1st Prize in the South East Region Tuba Euphonium Conference (SERTEC) Solo Competition also in March 2007. He has performed for master-classes presented by Stacy Baker, Velvet Brown, Alan Baer, The American Brass Quintet, and Roger Bobo. The performance of J.S. Bach's Sonata in Eb (originally for flute) take from his senior recital at LSU (Fall 2004) was broadcast on National Public Radio throughout Louisiana. Andy Larson plays exclusiv the WILLSON F Tuba Mod. 3200 FA-5

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Jeroen Billiet
	Jeroen Billiet studierte Horn am "Royal Conservatoires of Gent und Brussels" mit Luc Bergé. Im Jahre 2001 erhielt Jeroen den "Master in Music und Master of Music Education". Jeroen besuchte Meisterkurse bei folgenden führenden Hornisten wie: André Van Driessche, Froydis Ree Wekre, Ulrich Hübner and Claude Maury. Jeroen spielt regelmässig mit verschiedenen Orchestern wie: Prima La Musica, I Fiamminghi, Flemish Opera, Flemish Symphony Orchestra, l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie. Jeroen Billiet studierte ebenfalls das Naturhorn. Er gibt Konzerte mit Europas besten Orchestern wie: le Concert d'Astrée (Emanuelle Haïm), Anima Eterna (Jos Van Immerseel), Il Fondamento (Paul Dombrecht), les Musiciens du Louvre-Grenoble (Marc Minkowski) etc. Jeroen hat soeben seine neue CD mit dem Name "fall now blows its horn" veröffentlicht. Jeroen Billiet spielt exklusiv auf dem CS Willson Doppelhorn CS251 und CS241. Besuchen sie die Homepage www.corecole.be	Jeroen Billiet studied the horn at the Royal Conservatories of Ghent and Brussels with Luc Bergé. He took masterclasses with André Van Driessche, Froydis Ree Wekre, Ulrich Hübner and Claude Maury as well as lessons with other leading players. In 2001 he passed the final exam of horn magna cum laude in Brussels, and obtained the degrees of Master in Music and Master of Music Education in the same year. He has been a free lance-player with several Belgian orchestras (Prima La Musica, I Fiamminghi, Flemish Opera, Flemish Symphony Orchestra, l'Opéra Royal de Wallonie..) During his studies he took a particular interest in historical performance practice, taking up the natural horn in 1999. From then on, he played and toured with some of Europe's finest ensembles performing on period instruments and performs with le Concert d'Astrée (Emanuelle Haïm), Anima Eterna (Jos Van Immerseel), Il Fondamento (Paul Dombrecht), les Musiciens du Louvre-Grenoble (Marc Minkowski) etc. On a regular basis he can be heard in recitals or chamber music. He has performed in chamber music formations together with leading players as Jan Vermeulen, Ignace Michiels, Marcel Ponseele, Jan Huylebroeck, Jean-Claude Vanden Eynden, Véronique Bogaerts and so on. He is a founding member of the Mengal Ensemble www.mengalensemble.be and released a solo CD titled "fall now blows its horn" (Phaedra) in the autumn of 2010, featuring unknown horn works by Flemish composers. Besides this, he is teacher of two flourishing horn classes in the Flemish cities of Tielt and Bruges. Since 2001 he has worked on an academical post-graduate study at the Orpheus Instituut in Ghent, and obtained the title of "Laureate of the Orpheus institute" con brio in June 2008. Jeroen plays a Willson CS 251 and CS 241 double horn, besides several historical horns. Please visit www.corecole.be

Michel COQUART
	Michel begann sein Horn Studium am regionalen Konservatorium in Dijon. Für sein Horn Diplom studierte Michel Coquart in Deutschland und der in der Schweiz. Michel gibt regelmässige Konzerte und Workshops und bereiste die ganze Welt mit dem weltbekannten Horn-Quartett "Olifant". Michel Coquart spielt exklusiv auf den Doppelhorn Willson CS 241.	Michel began his music studies at the regional conservatory in Dijon. After successfully completing his studies in Germany and Switzerland, he went on to refine his art with Geoges Barboteu and Barry Tuckwell. A winner of a number of international competitions, he regularly performs as a soloist and chamber musician. He has recorded several discs with the Japart'duo , the Ap'passionato Trio and the horn quartet Olifant, two of which are solely devoted to French music. A teacher at the departmental conservatory in Lisieux, Michel Coquart is president of the "En cors et encore" International Meetings held in Lisieux. Michel Coquart plays exclusively the Double Horn Willson CS 241.

Tim Locke
	Tim Locke spielte mit folgenden Orchestern: London Philharmonic, London Symphony Philharmonia, Royal Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, City of Oxford Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Er ist heute in folgenden Orchestern tätig: The English Sinfonia, Milton Keynes City Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, Belmont Ensemble of London. Tim Locke ist Horn Lehrer bei: Milton Keynes music service, Conductor of the Milton Keynes, Music service Horn ensemble Tim Locke spielt auf dem F/B Doppelhorn CS250.	Orchestra's played with: London Philharmonic, London Symphony Philharmonia, Royal Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, BBC Concert Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, City of Oxford Orchestra, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Today's Orchestra Positions: The English Sinfonia, Milton Keynes City Orchestra, London Concert Orchestra, Belmont Ensemble of London. Today's Teaching Positions: Milton Keynes music service, Conductor of the Milton Keynes, Music service Horn ensemble. Tim Locke plays on the double horn CS250.

Tomohiro Yamamoto
	Yamamoto ist in Hamada City geboren. Er hat beim Professor Herrn Masayuki Yasuhara studiert und hat das Studium am "Tokyo College of Music" mit Erfolg abgeschlossen. Yamamoto ist ist Mitglied des "Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra". Yamamoto spielt exklusiv auf dem Doppelhorn CS221.	Born in Hamada City, Shimane-pref. Japan; student of Professor Masayuki Yasuhara; graduated from the Tokyo College of Music. Tomohiro Yamamoto is a horn player with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. To me, the most important thing about a musical instrument is the quality of the sound. I have played an old Kruspe French horn for many years, and I very much like the sound quality on the Kruspe. I had the opportunity to play a Willson French horn and I really liked the sound quality on this horn: it is very rich with a deep resonance and a soft sound. The sound suits my style very well and I also appreciate the speedy response on the horn with free blowing which is also a very important feature of a fine quality horn. Tomohiro Yamamoto plays on the Double Horn CS221.

Patrick Smith
	Patrick Smith ist vor allem im Osten der USA als Solo Hornist und Musiklehrer bekannt und spielt seit einigen Jahren ein C.S. Willson Doppelhorn Mod. 240. Seine Ausbildung hat er an der Universität von Florida absolviert und anschliessend an der Hartt Musikschule mit dem Master abgeschlossen. Seine wichtigsten Lehrer waren David Jolley, Paul Basler und Bruce Atwell. Patrick Smith ist mit verschiedenen Orchestern und Musikformationen aufgetreten, u.a. den Symphonieorchestern aus North Carolina, Tallahassee, Brevard, Valdosta und Ridgefield sowie dem Emerson String Quartet und dem Hartford Brass Quintett. Heute ist er Mitglied des Carolina Wind Quintett und unterrichtet gleichzeitig Horn an der Universität von North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Patrick Smith interessiert sich speziell für das Hornspiel im Jazz, er hatte kürzlich einen Auftritt mit der Jazz Band der Universität von Florida unter der Leitung von Gary Langford.	Patrick Smith has been an active freelance horn player and music educator throughout the eastern United States. Mr. Smith earned his bachelor of music education degree and performer's certificate from the University of Florida and a Master of Music degree in horn performance from the Hartt School of Music. His primary teachers include David Jolley, Paul Basler and Bruce Atwell. Mr. Smith has performed with numerous ensembles including the North Carolina, Tallahassee, Brevard, Valdosta and Ridgefield Symphony Orchestras. He has performed with the Emerson String Quartet, the Hartford Brass Quintet and is currently a member of the Carolina Wind Quintet. Mr. Smith was the winner of the 1996 Southeast Horn Workshop Solo Competition and First Runner Up in the 1997 Farkas International Solo Horn Competition. In addition to performances in traditional horn settings, Mr. Smith holds a special interest in jazz horn playing and recently appeared as a guest soloist with the University of Florida Jazz Band under the direction of Gary Langford. He has served on the faculty of the Eastern Music Festival and is currently the Instructor of Horn at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Imre Magyari
	Imre Magyari wurde in Budapest geboren. Er absolviert seine Studien zwischen 1972 und 1978 an der Hochschule für Musik "Franz Liszt" unter der Leitung von Professor Zoltàn Lubik. Er spielte unter der Leitung von berühmten Dirigent wie Ferencsik, Abbado, Dohnànyi, Solti, Doràti, Masur und Kobayashi. Seit 1978 ist Imre Magyari Professor am Institut für Musiklehrerbildung der Hochschule für Musik "Franz Liszt". Seit 1980 ist er Mitglied des weltbekannten Budapester Blechbläserquintetts. Als Solist hat Imre Magyari in allen europäischen Ländern, in Amerika und in Japan viele Konzerte gegeben. Er gewann die Hauptpreise von vier internationalen Hornwettbewerben: Pabianice (Polen) und in Markneukirchen (Deutschland), in Vercelli (Italien) und in Budapest (Ungarn). Mehrere zeitgenössische Komponisten schrieben und widmeten Imre Magyari neue Werke. Seine künstlerische Tätigkeit wurde 1986 vom ungarischen Kulturminister mit dem Preis "Franz Liszt" ausgezeichnet	Hungarian hornist Imre Magyari studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music with Professor Zoitàn Lubik. He has been a solo horn player with the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra since 1975 and has performed with famous conductors such as Ferencsik, Abbado, Dohnànyi, Soltl, Doràti, Masur and Kobayashi. Since 1978 Imre Magyari has taught at the Institute for music teacher training of the Franz Liszt Academy of Music. Many of his students have become solo horn players of several Hungarian and foreign orchestras. He has been a member of the world famous Budapest Brass Quintet since 1980. Imre Magyari has given many concerts as a soloist throughout Europe, America and Japan. He has won top awards at four international horn competitions: 1976 in Pabianice (Poland) and in Markneukirchen (Germany), 1978 in Vercelli (Italy) and 1980 in Budapest (Hungary). Imre Magyari has made numerous records, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. Several contemporary composers have written and dedicated new pieces of music to Imre Magyari. In 1986 the Hungarian Minister of Culture presented him with the "Franz Liszt" Award for his artistic work.

Heiner Wanner
	Heiner Wanner begann sein Hornstudium bei Matthias Kofmehl in Zürich, welches er 1996 mit dem Lehr- und Orchesterdiplom abschloss. Danach bildete er sich bei Thomas Müller in Bern weiter. Er konzertiert mit Kammermusikensembles ebenso wie mit den grossen Orchestern der Schweiz.	Heiner Wanner began studying the horn under Matthias Kofmehl in Zürich, where he obtained his teaching and orchestra diploma in 1996. He then continued his studies under Thomas Müller in Bern. He gives concerts in Switzerland both as part of chamber music ensembles and with major orchestras.

Karl Fässler
	Karl Fässler ist festes Mitglied im Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich. Zahlreiche CD-Produktionen unter anderem mit dem Züricher Bläseroktett, dem Ensemble Sabine Meyer sowie mit dem Trio Novsak zeugen von seiner grossen Hingabe zur Kammermusik.	Karl Fässler is a permanent member of the Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra. Numerous CDs produced in co-operation with ensembles such as the Züricher Bläseroktett (Zürich Wind Octet), the Sabine Meyer Ensemble and the Novsak trio are proof of his devotion to chamber music.

David Acklin
	David Acklin absolvierte seine Studien am Konservatorium Zürich bei Günther Schlund, welche er mit der Konzertreife-Prüfung abschloss. Seit 1986 ist er Zuzüger in verschiedenen Schweizer Orchestern wie: Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, Orchester der Oper Zürich und Basler Sinfonie-Orchester.	David Acklin studied at the Zürich Conservatory under Günther Schlund, where he passed the examination qualifying him to give concerts. He has played since 1986 in a number of Swiss orchestras such as the Zürich Tonhalle Orchestra, the orchestra of the Zürich Opera and the Basel Symphony Orchestra.

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Iain Culross
	Der schottische Cornet- und Trompeten Star Iain Culross ist ein anerkannter internationaler Solist seiner Generation. Von Beginn an war er Principal Cornet mit der National Youth brass band of Scotland, The Sellers International Band, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, der YBS Band und der Fairey Band. Heute ist er Principal Cornet bei der weltbekannten Leyland Band. Iain ist ein sehr gefragter Solist und gibt in ganz Europa und den USA Solo-Konzerte und Master Klassen. Kontakt E-Mail Adresse: iaindavidculross@yahoo.co.uk Iain Culross spielt exklusiv auf dem neuen Willson Cornet Mod. 460 Celebration.	Scottish cornet and trumpet star Iain Culross has a long established reputation as one of the leading soloists of his generation: From being principal cornet with the National Youth brass band of Scotland, The Sellers International Band, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, the YBS Band, Fairey Band, and his current position as principal cornet with the world famous Leyland Band. Born in Dundee, Scotland in 1986 into a musical family, Iain progressed through the ranks of Scotland's brass bands from a very young age, at the same time studying with some of the finest trumpet players and teachers in the country, before moving to Manchester to complete both his BA(Hons)Music and MA in Music(Performance) at Salford university, further adding to his versatility as a soloist by studying improvisation and advanced jazz composition. He is now carrying on with research towards a PhD specializing in performance psychology and treating focal dystonia in musicians, as well as teaching in the university's music department.
Iain is in ever creasing demand as a soloist and as a teacher and clinician throughout Europe, and is soon to embark on his first recital and lecture tour of the USA. Further to this Iain is also in frequent demand to audition for some of the world's leading professional orchestras as a trumpet player. Contact E-mail: iaindavidculross@yahoo.co.uk Iain is delighted to choose the Willson 460 Celebration cornet above all others.

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Philip Cobb Cornet Celebration
	Neuer Superstar von London ! - Mit 15 Jahren Principal Cornet der National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain - 3 facher Gewinner beim Harry Mortimer Solisten Wettbewerb - Ehemaliges Mitglied auf dem Solo Cornet bei "The International Staff Band" - Auszeichnung Maurice André International Competition Paris 2006 zum "Most Promising Performer" - Solist an der Internationalen Trompeten Konferenz in Bosten, USA - Auszeichnung beim London Symphony Orchestra Brass Academy Kurs mit dem "Candide Award". Herausragendester Solist während der Academy Kurswoche. Philip Cobb spielt auf dem neuen Celebration Cor net Mod. 450.	Years of practice, study and playing eventually led Philip to become a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain at the age of 13. He attended a total of nine courses, sitting in the Principal Cornet seat for the first time at the age of 15. Philip had a great impact on those courses and became the first player ever to win the coveted Harry Mortimer Soloist Prize on three consecutive occasions. In Salvation Army circles, Philip also continued to progress. The Territorial Youth Band provided another opportunity for him to hone his skills, eventually serving as Principal Cornet on a number of those annual courses too. His outstanding ability eventually led him to membership of The International Staff Band's solo Cornet section and then to be the featured instrumental soloist in The Salvation Army's 2007 Gospel Arts Concert in London's Royal Albert Hall. While all this was happening, Philip had also commenced his studies at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he is a scholarship student studying trumpet with Paul Beniston (Principal Trumpet of the London Philharmonic Orchestra) and renowned trumpet soloist Alison Balsom.
The decision he made to enter the prestigious Maurice André International Trumpet Competition, which was held in Paris in November 2006, effectively launched Philip into the international world of music. Although he narrowly missed reaching the concerto final of the competition, his personality and playing clearly impressed the adjudication panel, which awarded him the Prize for the Most Promising Performer. Since the competition, Philip has featured as a soloist at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Boston, USA, and is receiving more and more concert invitations from all over the world as his playing career takes off. In July 2008, Philip attended the London Symphony Orchestra Brass Academy Course and won the "Candide Award". This is effectively most outstanding player of the week award. Philip Cobb plays the new Celebration Cornet mod. 450.


James Fountain
	Im Alter von 3 Jahren begann James, animiert durch seine Eltern, die beide ebenfalls Blechbläser sind, mit der Musik. Den Anstoss gab The Salvation Army, die ihm sein erstes Instrument zur Verfügung stellte und die Möglichkeit, jeden Sonntag in der eigenen Jugendband im Kettering Corps mitzuüben. Als Resultat davon performte er bereits im zarten Alter von 4 Jahren sein erstes Solo am Weihnachtskonzert der Salvation Army, seiner grossen Fördererin. Er spielte nur mit der Salvation Army, bis er mit 11 Jahren Mitglied der Northamptonshire County Training Brass Band wurde. Noch einen Schritt höher schaffte James mit 14 Jahren. Er spielte nun bei der weltbekannten, virtuosen GUS Band, die mehrfach nationale und die British Open Wettbewerbe gewann. Mit GUS spielte James bei den British Open in der Birmingham Symphony Hall, den National Championships in der Royal Albert Hall und in vielen anderen prestigeträchtigen Konzerten und Konzerthallen. Seit Juni 2011 ist James Principal Cornet bei der weltbekannten Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band. Mit vielen Preisen wurde der junge Künstler bereits geehrt. Zweimal erhielt er den Katie Odgen Solo Award und den Harry Mortimer jr. Solo Award. Mit dem Harry Mortimer jr. Solo Award tritt James Fountain in die Fussstapfen grosser Künstler wie Philipp Cobb, David Childs und vieler anderer. "Ohne Zweifel einer der aufgehenden Sterne des 21. Jahrhunderts am Brass Band Himmel" James spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Cornet Celebration Mod. 430 Spinell VL.	James began to play the cornet from the age of three with both his parents being brass players also. It was through The Salvation Army which really gave James the opportunities to learn; providing his first instrument and a chance to play every Sunday in the young people's band at Kettering Corps. James performed his first ever solo, "Away in a manger" at an annual Christmas concert of The Salvation Army at the age of 4. James joined The Salvation Army's territorial youth band at the age of 11 on soprano gaining the chance to play with some of the 'Army's' finest young musical talent. At the age of 13 James moved on to the principal cornet chair of this band and held the seat for three years running. At fourteen, James moved onto a whole new level of brass band playing when he joined the world famous Virtuosi GUS band (multiple national and British open winning band) on the Repiano seat. In the same year, he joined the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. In the summer of 2008 James became principal cornet of both the GUS band and the National Youth Band; through GUS James has played at the British open (Birmingham Symphony Hall) and the National Championships (Albert Hall) along with many other prestigious concerts and concert halls. James became in June 2011 principal cornet of the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Brass Band. He has received solo awards such as the Katie Ogden soloist award twice, the Harry Mortimer junior solo award and the Harry Mortimer Solo award following in the footsteps of great players such as Phillip Cobb, David Childs and several others. "Without doubt one of the rising stars of the 21st century brass band movement" James performs exclusively on the Willson Cornet Celebration mod. 430 Spinell VL

Chloë Abbott
	Chloë ist in Cornwall GB geboren und begann mit 8 Jahren Cornet zu spielen. In kurzer Zeit spielte Chloë mit der "Camborne Youth Band". Während dieser Zeit gewann Chloë sechsmal hintereinander den Titel beim "National Youth Championship". Chloë spielte auch auch mit der "Camborne Town Band" und mit der "National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain" wo sie als Co-Principal Cornet spielte. Chloë hatte bereits das Privileg in den folgenden welbekannten Konzertsälen zu spielen: Royal Albert Hall, Snape Maltings, Perth Concert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall und Bridgewater Hall. Chloë schaffte noch einen Schritt höher. Sie spielt nun als "Assistant Principal" bei der weltbekannten, virtuosen GUS Band, die mehrfach nationale und die British Open Wettbewerbe gewann. Chloë hatte schon mehrer Workshops bei David Frost, Alan Pope, David Daws und Jeremy Willcock. Chloë studiert an der "Guildhall School of Music and Drama" unter Paul Cosh. Chloë Abbott spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Celebration Cornet Mod. 430.	Born and bred in Cornwall, Chloë began playing the cornet at the age of 8 through the award winning Cornwall Music Service. Within a short period of time Chloë was playing with Camborne Youth Band during the period of their record breaking series of six consecutive National Youth Championship wins. Chloë progressed to play with Camborne Town Band and also the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain achieving co-principal cornet, and has been privileged to play at some of the UK's premiere concert venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Snape Maltings, Perth Concert Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall and Bridgewater Hall. Chloë moved onto a whole new level of brass band playing when she joined the world famous Virtuosi GUS band (multiple national and British open winning band) on assistant principal. Chloë has benefited from tuition with David Frost, Alan Pope, David Daws and Jeremy Willcock and has just started her first year at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama studying trumpet under Paul Cosh. Chloë Abbott plays on a Willson Celebration Cornet Mod. 430.

Raf Van Looveren Cornet Celebration
	Raf Van Looveren studierte auf dem Cornet in der Klasse von Arthur Vanderhoeft. Im Jahr 2000 erhielt Raf das Konzert Diplom mit der höchsten Auszeichnung. Raf ist Cornetist beim Orchester "Belgium Guides Army Band" und ist Professor für Cornet am Konservatorium "Lemmens". Raf ist ebenfalls Principal bei der weltbekannten Brass Band de Willebroek. Mit dieser Weltklasse-Brass Band gibt er Solokonzerte in ganz Europa. Raf Van Looveren wird öfters nach England berufen, um bei englischen Top Brass Bands den Principal einzunehmen. Raf Van Looveren gewann schon folgende Wettbewerbe : - Solo Champion des Swiss Open Brass Band - Europäischer Cornet Solo Champion in Glasgow 2004 - Bester Solist beim British Open 2004 Raf Van Looveren spielt exklusiv auf dem neu entwickelten Willson Celebration Mod. 430.	Raf Van Looveren studied cornet under Arthur Vanderhoeft and in 2000 was awarded his concert diploma with distinction. Raf plays principal cornet with the "Belgium Guides Army Band" and is also cornet professor at the Lemmens Conservatory. In addition, Raf is also principal with the world-famous "Brass Band Willebroek". He performs solo concerts throughout Europe with this world-class brass band. Raf Van Looveren is frequently called upon to perform in England as principal cornet with some of the top brass bands in the country. Raf Van Looveren has succeeded in winning the following competitions: - Solo Champion, Swiss Open Brass Band - European Cornet Solo Champion in Glasgow 2004 - Best soloist, British Open 2004 Raf Van Looveren plays exclusively on the newly developed Willson Celebration Mod. 430.

Danny Aerden Cornet Celebration
	Danny Aerden begann sein Musikstudium an der "Academie van Genk". An der "Academie van Genk" studierte er Trompete und Orgel bei Pierre Schrijvers und Johan Hermans. Danach folgten Studienjahre auf der Trompete am "Lemmensinstituut te Leuven" bei Léon Pétré. Danny beendete das Musikstudium mit dem ersten Preis. Sein 2. Master Diplom erhielt Danny im Jahre 2002 vom Konservaturium von Maastricht NL. Danny ist Solo Cornetist und Trompetist bei der "Koninklijke Muziekkapel van de Gidsen". Danny ist kein unbekannter in der Brass Band Szene. Er spielt in diversen Belgischen Brass Bands und ist seit Jahren Solo-Cornet beim mehrfachen Europäischen Meister der "Brass Band Willebroek". Danny ist Solo-Trompeter in folgenden Orchestern: Symphony Orchestra of Flanders, National Orchestra of Belgium, Orchestra of La Monnaie, Kammerorchester Collegium Instrumentale Brugense. Danny Aerden spielt exklusiv auf dem neuen Willson Celebration Cornet Mod. 430.	Danny Aerden was born on the 26th of february 1980. He grew up in Opglabbeek ( Limburg, Belgium). At the age of 9, he started his musical studies at the Academy in Genk, where he studied trumpet and organ with respectively Pierre Schrijvers and Johan Hermans. He also took the courses harmony, counterpoint and fugue with Roger Vanhaeren. In 1998 he continued his studies at the Lemmensinstituut Leuven, where he studied trumpet with Léon Pétré. Danny graduated in 2002 with highest distinction. After 2 years specialization, he found his way to the conservatory of Maastricht ( NL) where he obtained his second masters degree trumpet with Benny Wiame. During his studies in 2001 Danny participated in the exams in the Symphonic Bands of Defence. Since then he has acted professionally as cornet and trumpet player associated with the " Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides ". In 2010 he took part in the exams for soloists in the orchestra. So he became, at 30 years old, first trumpet-solo of the Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides. Also in the World of Brass, Danny is not unknown. He plays for several years in brass bands home and abroad. With the closure of Brass Band Midden Limburg, where he served as principal cornet, he transferred to Brass Band Willebroek. Here he plays with his best friend and colleague Raf Van Looveren, the Willson cornet at highest level.
Next to the Royal Symphonic Band of the Belgian Guides and Brass Band Willebroek, Danny profiles himself as a freelance trumpet player in a wide range of genres ( baroque, classical, chambermusic, rock and popmusic) He also is a much sought after musician in many professional orchestras (Symphony Orchestra of Flanders, National Orchestra of Belgium, Orchestra of La Monnaie ) , chamber orchestras ( first trumpet at the Collegium Instrumentale Brugense ) and coverbands…. Danny is also a teacher at the municipal academy of Music and Words Beverst-Bilzen. As for conducting, Danny started at Young age with small ensembles and youth orchestras. At the moment he is conductor at the Royal Fanfare Leut and Royal Brass Band " de Grensbewoners " at Smeermaas, where he earned several awards ( provincial competitions, National Brass Band Championships, WMC Kerkrade,…). Danny Aerden plays exclusively on the new Willson Celebration Cornet mod. 430.

Michael R. Baker Cornet Celebration
	Michael R. Baker Michael begann mit 10 Jahren Cornet zu spielen mit Derek Smith bei "Montclair Citadel of The Salvation Army". Michael Baker hat den Bachelor und Master Titel von der "Juilliard School", wo er unter Edward Truetel, Mark Gould und Philip Smith studierte. Michael ist ein international sehr gefragter Cornet Solist. Er spielt regelmässig mit "Metropolitan Opera", "New Jersey Symphony", "Philharmonia Virtiousi" und mit den weltbekannten "New York Philharmonic". Michael gab schon Cornet und Trompeten Solo Konzerte in folgenden Ländern: USA, Japan, Australien, England, Irland, Schottland, Norwegen, Schweden und Niederlande. Seit 1995 ist Michael Baker Mitglied und regelässiger Cornet Solist bei der "New York Staff Band". Michael ist ebenfalls Principal Cornetist bei der "Montclair Citadel Band of the Salvation Army". Michael Baker spielt exklusiv auf dem Willson Celebration Bb Cornet Mod. 460. www.MichaelRBaker.com	Michael had his first cornet lesson at the age of 10 with Derek Smith at the Montclair Citadel of The Salvation Army. He holds both Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees from the Juilliard School where he studied with Edward Truetel, Philip Smith and Mark Gould. Presently, he is a very busy freelancer in the New York area. He performs regularly with such groups as the Metropolitan Opera, New Jersey Symphony, Philharmonia Virtiousi, numerous shows on Broadway and with the New York Philharmonic. He has also performed and toured with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company, the Israel Philharmonic, the Russian Chamber Orchestra, and the newly formed Symphonica Toscanini of Italy. Michael has toured Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, Sweden, Amsterdam, Japan, and the United States as trumpet and cornet soloist. Michael has been a member and a soloist of the New York Staff Band since 1995. He is the Principal cornet and Deputy Bandmaster of the Montclair Citadel band of the Salvation Army. Michael Baker play exclusiv on the Willson Celebration Bb Cornet Mod. 460. www.MichaelRBaker.com

Chris Avison Cornet Celebration
	Chris Avison Chris studiert zur Zeit am "The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama" in Cardiff, England. Er studiert unter Philippe Schartz, Principal Trompeter in "The BBC National Orchestra of Wales". Chris ist Principal Cornetist bei der "Bath Citadel Salvation Army Band" und er ist auch Mitglied von der "Salvation Army UK Territorial Youth Band". Chris gewann im 2005 als Internationaler Solist den Wettbewerb "Erik Leidzen Memorial Scholarship" in den USA. Chris Avison spielte ebenfalls mit der weltbekannten "Cory Buy as You View Band". Durch seine solistischen Tätikeiten spielte er schon in der Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall und Symphony Hall. Am "Mid-Somerset Music Festival" gewann er schon mehrer Preise inklusive den "The Thelma King Instrumental Prize" und "Bath Young Musician of The Year". Chris Avison spielt auf dem Willson Celebration Mod. 410.	Chris Avison Chris is currently studying for a Trumpet Performance Bachelor of Music Honours Degree at The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. He now studies with Philippe Schartz, Principal Trumpet of The BBC National Orchestra of Wales. He is the principal cornet of Bath Citadel Salvation Army Band and is a member of the Salvation Army UK Territorial Youth Band, having also now graduated to being a staff member on the annual course. He is also a member of Festival Brass and Fuoco Brass. In August 2005 he won a sponsored place at Star Lake Camp in the USA as the international winner of the Erik Leidzen Memorial Scholarship. He has also played and recorded with Cory Buy as You View Band and played with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. As part of his playing experience he has performed at venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Symphony Hall, St Davids Hall, St Georges in Bristol and The Sage in Gateshead. He competed annually in the Mid-Somerset Music Festival where he has won many prizes including The Thelma King Instrumental Prize and Bath Young Musician of The Year. Chris Avison plays on the Willson Celebration Mod. 410.

Vincent GILLIG Trompete Celebration
	Vincent GILLIG ist im Jahre 1971 in Strasbourg geboren. Mit 8 Jahren erhielt er die ersten Trompetenunterricht. Im Jahre 1989, als Schüler von Clément GARREC erhielt Vincent GILLIG am "Conservatoire National de Région de Strasbourg" den 1. Preis (Médaille d'Or). Im 1991 studierte er am "Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris", in der Klasse von Pierre THIBAUD, wo er ebenfalls den "Premier prix de musique de chambre" erhielt. Im selben Jahr gewann er das Probespiel zum 1. Solo-Trompeter beim "L'Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg. Trotz dieser wichtigen Verpflichtung als 1. Solo-Trompeter beendete Vincent GILLIG das Trompeten-Studium am "CNSMD de Paris. Mittlerweilen ist Vincent GILLIG "Professeur de trompette au Conservatoire National de Strasbourg" und an der "Académie EUROCUIVRES" en Franche Comté". Mit dem "Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg" trat er schon öfters als Solist auf und spielte auch die bekannten Trompetenkonzerte von HAYDN, HUMMEL……usw. Im Oktober 2004 hat Vincent GILLIG seinen ersten Tonträger veröffentlicht. Die Aufnahmen wurden zusammen mit dem Organisten Daniel PANDOLFO gemacht. Der Tonträger ist erhältlich unter dem Titel "Rhapsodia Sacra", beim Verlag Tamino/Edition Sonores S.P.M. Vincent GILLIG ist ebenfalls Mitglied des bestbekannten "OPUS.4 WILLSON Quartett", welches sich zusammensetzt mit: Trompete, Horn, Posaune und Tuba. Das OPUS.4 WILLSON Quartett kann überall verpflichtet werden und ist ein sicherer Garant für jeden Konzertanlass. www.opus-4.net	Vincent GILLIG Trumpet Celebration Vincent GILLIG was born in Strasbourg in 1971 and started learning the trumpet at the age of eight. In 1989, as a pupil of Clément GARREC, Vincent GILLIG was awarded the 1st Prize (Médaille d'Or) at the "Conservatoire National de Région de Strasbourg". In 1991 he studied at the "Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris", under Pierre THIBAUD, where he again won the "Premier prix de musique de chambre". In the same year he won the competition to become 1st soloist with "L'Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg". In spite of his duties as 1st solo trumpeter Vincent GILLIG was able to complete his studies at the "CNSMD de Paris. Vincent GILLIG is now "Professeur de trompette au Conservatoire National de Strasbourg" and at the "Académie EUROCUIVRES" in Franche Comté. He has often performed as soloist with the "Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg" and has played the well-known trumpet concerts from HAYDN, HUMMEL……etc. Vincent GILLIG's first recording, on which he was joined by the organist Daniel PANDOLFO, appeared in October 2004. The recording, entitled "Rhapsodia Sacra", was published by Tamino/Edition Sonores S.P.M. Vincent GILLIG is also a member of the well-known "OPUS.4 WILLSON Quartet", made up of trumpet, horn, trombone and tuba. The OPUS.4 WILLSON Quartet is available for engagements throughout Europe and guarantees the success of any concert. www.opus-4.net

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The Tenor Horn section of the Canadian Staff Band

The Canadian Staff Band perform on the great WILLSON Tenor Horns. Die Canadian Staff Band - Eb Tenor Horn Register - spielt auf den neuen Eb Tenor Hörner von WILLSON.

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