Dr. Brian Bowman – Characterized by virtuosic technique and a warm, rich, velvet tone, Brian Bowman’s playing has thrilled audiences for more than a quarter of a century. His superb musicianship and dedication to fine brass playing have made him one of the foremost euphonium soloists in the world today.

Dr. Bowman enjoys a distinguished career as a soloist, clinician, recording artist, educator and administrator. Dr. Bowman has held the principal euphonium position, in addition to being a featured soloist, in each of the bands he has been associated with: The University of Michigan Symphony Band, The United States Navy Band, The United States Bicentennial Band, The United States Air Force Band and The River City Brass Band in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is in demand as a guest soloist with high school, university, municipal and professional ensembles. Dr. Bowman has performed as a soloist in all 50 states, and throughout the world. He is the Euphonium professor at the University of North Texas. (Excerpt taken from Dr. Bowman’s website).

Katrina Marzella has been hailed as the leading baritone horn player of her generation. Her musical development owes much to the rich brass band heritage she encountered growing up in West Lothian, Scotland. In her youth, Katrina played with the West Lothian Schools Brass Band and was Principal Baritone of both the National Youth Brass Band of Scotland and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

Katrina was the Scottish Schools Solo Champion for five consecutive years between 1997 and 2001. In February 2004, she won both the Scottish Youth and Open Solo Championships, becoming the first person in 30 years to hold both titles simultaneously.

Katrina is passionate about the baritone horn and has commissioned new original solo repertoire for the instrument. Many of these works are featured on her debut solo CD, entitled Katrina, which was released to critical acclaim in 2009. (Excerpts taken from Ms. Marzella’s website).