University of Salford Brass Band November 21, 2012

Gary Curtin was born in Cork City, Ireland. He began playing the baritone at the age of 12 and moved onto the euphonium in 1996. He was the first euphonium player to study at degree level at the Cork School of Music and following this achievement he successfully gained his masters. During his time at the Cork School of Music he was also awarded the Yamaha Solo Prize.

In 2005, Gary moved to Manchester to study for a year at the Royal Northern College of Music with Steven Mead. Gary began to immerse himself in the brass band scene and played solo euphonium with Wingates Band and the Fairey (Geneva) Band before moving to the Principal Euphonium seat at Black Dyke Band. He received the Geoff Whitham Memorial Award, in 2010, for ‘Best Euphonium’ at the British Open Championships at Birmingham Symphony Hall.

Gary has also enjoyed some orchestral experience on both the euphonium and the bass trumpet having performed Wagner’s Ring Cycle on several occasions as well as performing most of the orchestral euphonium repertoire available.

Admission: Free
Venue: Peel Hall, Peel Building, University of Salford, Salford, M5 4WT

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