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Brian Diehl
Second Trombonist,
Springfield (MA) Symphony
Professor,
University of Southern Maine
Brian Diehl is a professional trombonist and low brass soloist
with orchestras throughout New England. He is also a member of
the Springfield (MA) Symphony Orchestra. Prior to his work as
principal trombonist of the Florida West Coast Symphony in Sarasota,
FL, he was principal trombonist with the New World Symphony under
Michael Tilson Thomas, recording, touring and performing as soloist
with that orchestra.
Diehl has played with the Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, and
recorded with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Tanglewood
Music Center Orchestra, and the National Repertory Orchestra,
for which he was a guest artist in 1996 (premiering his commission
of Anthony DiLorenzo's concerto, Little Buckaroo), and
the Spoleto (Italy) Festival Orchestra. He has been a member
of the Epic Brass Quintet, Innovata Brass of Boston, the Millar
Brass Ensemble of Chicago, and the New World Brass of Miami,
FL. He has given masterclasses at the Eastman School of Music,
Eastern Washington University, Florida International University,
and at numerous high schools throughout the country.
Diehl has been a clinician for Edwards, has published a book
entitled Low Brass Essentials, and can be heard on the
Koss, Argo, and London labels.
Brian began his studies at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan
(recipient of Fine Arts Award). He earned his BM from Northwestern
University and his MM from New England Conservatory (first brass
player to receive Rabb Presidential Scholarship). His teachers
have included Joseph Alessi, John
Swallow, Norman Bolter, Douglas Yeo, Jay Friedman, and Frank
Crisafulli.
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"I choose to play Edwards for the even control
throughout the horn's entire range. Just as we as musicians
are constantly evolving, so too are the Edwards trombone designs.
Case in point- my old Edwards valve (which had never given
me ANY problems) began showing signs of old age, so I took
a look at a new one. I couldn't believe how much more free-blowing
and smooth it was!
"When playing in a section of Edwards instruments, blend is
immediate and the sound is gorgeous. Much of the work in section
playing is removed by the nature of the full, round sounds
of the Edwards trombones.
"Additionally, I would recommend playing Edwards trombones
for any audition that should come up. The reason is simple-
I want
to eliminate as many possible hindrances (intonation difficulties,
uneven sound) and concentrate on playing each round. The Edwards
design leaves you free to promote your music!"
Brian Diehl
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