Guest euphonist Adam Frey will join the CSU Wind Ensemble during a special one-night-only fundraiser concert benefiting the CSU Marching Band on Saturday, Sept. 29 – the 2013 March to Dublin Fundraiser Concert.
The concert features the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and CSU Marching Band. The Wind Ensemble portion, conducted by CSU's Christopher Nicholas of the concert, “An Irish Tapestry,” will include Mr. Frey on “Beautiful Colorado” by Joseph Deluca, arr. Charles Roberts and “Pantomime” by Philip Sparke.
In addition to the concert, Mr. Frey will present a low brass master class on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. at the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University for CSU students, as well as local high school students.
One of the elite brass soloists in the world, Adam Frey travels the globe invigorating the international music scene with his virtuoso talent, sensitive lyricism, and connection with audiences. Whether Adam’s performing with orchestras, wind bands, brass bands, or in solo recitals, audiences love his charismatic personality and accessible musical interpretations, and critics rave over his technical prowess and championship of the euphonium.
A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Adam received his musical training at the University of Georgia and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England. As a major ambassador of the euphonium, Adam has more than 70 works that have been composed or specifically arranged for him.
Adam has soloed with orchestras the world over, including the world famous Boston Pops, Cheju Symphony Orchestra (South Korea), US Army Orchestra (Washington DC), Harvard Pops (MA), Fort Collins (CO), and others.