Blake Birmingham
Blake Birmingham is an American euphoniumist based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He studied Euphonium Performance under the world famous Dr. Brian Bowman. While at UNT he performed with the North Texas Wind Symphony, The North Texas Symphony Orchestra, and the North Texas Symphonic Band. As a competitor Blake has won and placed in many solo competitions. Most recently, Blake was awarded 1st prize in the 2018 Leonard Falcone International Euphonium Artist Competition.
Blake performs regularly as a member of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra, as a featured guest soloist, and as a teacher/clinician. A few highlights include guest artist appearances at Stephen F. Austin St. University, the United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Workshop, and as a featured soloist with the Lone Star Youth Winds. Blake is currently pursuing a Masters in Euphonium performance at the University of North Texas under the mentorship of David Childs, in addition to maintaining a large private studio across the DFW area. Blake is in high demand as a guest artist, teacher, and clinician. Blake Birmingham plays exclusively on the Besson Prestige 2052 Euphonium and is proud to be a Besson Performing Artist. |