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PAUL BASLER, Principal French Horn
Paul Basler 1993-94 Fulbright Senior Lecturer in Music at Kenyatta University (Nairobi, Kenya), 1995-96 University of Florida Teacher of the Year and the 2001-03 College of Fine Arts University of Florida Research Foundation Professor is currently Professor of Music at the University of Florida where he teaches horn and composition. Basler has been resident hornist for the annual Composers Conference in Boston and has performed as guest artist at numerous International Horn Society Workshops, the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales, the Winchester Festival in England and the St. Petersburg International Chamber Music Festival in Russia.
Basler has been a member of the Charleston, Greenville, Asheville, Tallahassee and Valdosta Symphonies, and continues to maintain a busy performing schedule throughout the United States and abroad, having premiered over 200 works written for him over the years. He also has received 2 American Cultural Affairs Specialist Grants from the U.S. Department of State and serves as a Visiting Artist in Residence with the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Culture and the National Conservatory of Music. He received his B.M. degree magna cum laudefrom the Florida State University and M.M., M.A. and D.M.A. degrees from Stony Brook UniversitBasler's horn teachers have included William Purvis, William Capps and Barry Benjamin.
One of the most performed composers of his generation, his music has been performed throughout the world and recent compositions have received performances at Carnegie Hall, Tanglewood, the Spoleto Festival, Symphony Hall in Chicago, Kennedy Center, the National Theatres of the Dominican Republic and Kenya, Lincoln Center, the Sydney Opera House, the Aspen Music Festival, the Grand Teton Music Festival and in Shanghai by the Shanghai Philharmonic. His music is published by Carl Fischer, Colla Voce Music, Walton Music, Southern Music, Hinshaw Music, R.M. Williams Publishing, and the IHS Press. Visit his website at http://www.arts.ufl.edu/Faculty/bio.asp?PID=159 |
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TOM MACKLIN, Principal Trumpet
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BRIAN FOOTE, Principal Trombone
Brian Foote grew up right here in Brevard County. He first started performing with the BSO in 1979 while in high school (Titusville HS). After graduation, Mr. Foote left the BSO and attended Florida State University where he received Bachelor's and Masters' degrees in music performance. In 1988, Mr. Foote moved to Texas to perform in the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra for one season. The following year, he returned to Florida and also to the BSO. Currently, Mr. Foote also teaches music at Challenger 7 Elementary School in Port Saint John. |
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CLAUDE KASHNIG, Principal Tuba
Upon graduation from the Interlochen Arts Academy, Mr. Kashnig attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received his BM in applied tuba in 1981. He toured and performed with the American Wind Symphony Orchestra and completed his 2nd. tour in 1983. Upon graduation from Minnesota State where Claude completed course work in Band Instrument Repair, he moved to Orlando and has been the Principal Tubist with the BSO since 1984. Currently, Claude performs at Universal Studios, with a brass quintet, 'Brass Works,' and is a member of the Bach Festival Orchestra. He enjoys teaching and is a faculty member at Rollins College. Spare time is spent with his wife Gina and the two enjoy restoring Karmann Ghias. |
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Benjamin Leiser
Susan McGee
Cathy Caldwell
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Chris Dolske
John Kuntz
James Ault
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Joseph Vascik
Laurie Broadway
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Brevard Symphony Orchestra, PO Box 361965, Melbourne, FL 32936-1965
Phone: 321-242-2024 | Fax: 321-259-4716
email: info@brevardsymphony.com
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