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THOMAS BACON, Horn
Bio Sheet (and photos) for Presenters

UPDATED 03/15/15

Six different length bios available, from 8 to 429 words. Scroll down this page to find the proper length bio for your publicity needs. Find photos at the bottom of this page.

LONG BIOGRAPHY (429 words)

Thomas Bacon's work in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of brass players worldwide today. He has held principal horn positions with the Syracuse Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony and the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestras. He has also performed in guest principal positions with the Berlin Philharmonic, Berlin Opera, Pittsburgh Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, Chicago Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, and many other orchestras.

As soloist he has performed in Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America, and been soloist on international tours with the Amati Ensemble, the Berlin Radio Orchestra, and Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project. He has performed concertos with over a hundred orchestras and bands across the United States, and been guest artist at major music festivals throughout the world.

Thomas Bacon is a subject in the book "Twentieth Century Brass Soloists" by Michael Meckna, (Greenwood Press, 1994). The book profiles ninety-nine of the world's most outstanding soloists on all brass instruments in the Twentieth Century, from trombonist Arthur Pryor (1870-1942) to trumpeter Wynton Marsalis (b. 1961), along with other greats: Doc Severinsen, Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Maurice André, Barry Tuckwell, Dennis Brain, and Philip Farkas.

Mr. Bacon records and concertizes in recital, chamber and orchestral engagements, with over one hundred performances annually. Recent tours have taken him to Japan, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, Canada and across the U.S. He is a founding member and vice president of Summit Brass, America's Premier Large Brass Ensemble, and is also a member of The Golden Horn and Opus 90.

Over sixty new pieces have been written for him by different composers, from dramatic theater pieces and children's pieces, to avant garde chamber works, and pieces for horn ensembles. Reaching out to music lovers of all ages, his audiences are enchanted with drama, humor, virtuosity, musicianship and a stage presence that captivates. Thomas Bacon is in the vanguard of artists who are changing the face of classical music, successfully appealing to a broader audience.

Bacon has made eleven solo recordings, and dozens of other discs for Pro Arte, London, RCA, Motown, Telarc, Crystal, Centaur, CBS, Gasparo, Vanguard, A & M, New World, and Summit Records. He is also editor of The Complete Hornist for Southern Music Co., a series of music for horn.

Prof. Bacon has served on the faculties of Arizona State University, Rice University, Syracuse University, and Oakland University; and he has given master classes and clinics at hundreds of universities and colleges around the world.

Thomas Bacon is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

MEDIUM BIOGRAPHY (254 words)

Born in Chicago, Thomas Bacon is in the highest echelon of brass players today. He has held principal horn positions with the Syracuse Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Houston Symphony and Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestras. He has also performed as guest principal with the Berlin Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, Milwaukee Symphony, and many other orchestras. As a soloist he performs worldwide in concerto, recital and chamber music venues.

Twentieth Century Brass Soloists (Michael Meckna, Greenwood Press, 1994) calls Thomas Bacon "one of the Twentieth Century's ninety-nine most influential and prominent brass soloists," along with Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, Dennis Brain, and Barry Tuckwell.

He is also a member of Summit Brass, The Golden Horn, and Opus 90. Recent tours have taken him to Japan, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Mexico, Canada, and all across the United States. Former faculty member of Rice University and Arizona State University, Prof. Bacon has taught master classes at hundreds of colleges and universities around the world.

Thomas Bacon is equally at home with the classics and with modern music, having performed the premieres of hundreds of new works, and he has inspired the composition of over 60 new works by various composers. Bacon has made eleven solo recordings, and dozens of other discs for Pro Arte, London, RCA, Telarc, Crystal, Centaur, CBS, Gasparo, Vanguard, A & M, New World, and Summit Records. He is also editor of The Complete Hornist a series of music for horn published by Southern Music Company. Thomas Bacon is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

SHORT BIOGRAPHY (159 words)

Thomas Bacon has held principal positions with the Detroit Symphony, Berlin Radio Symphony, and Houston Symphony. He is a member of Summit Brass, The Golden Horn, and Opus 90. He also tours as soloist, chamber musician and recording artist. Recent tours have taken him to Japan, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Mexico, and all across the United States. Former faculty member of Rice University and Arizona State University, Prof. Bacon has taught master classes at hundreds of colleges and universities worldwide.

Twentieth Century Brass Soloists (Michael Meckna, Greenwood Press, 1994), calls Thomas Bacon "one of the Twentieth Century's ninety-nine most influential and prominent soloists on brass instruments," along with Louis Armstrong, Wynton Marsalis, Dennis Brain, and Barry Tuckwell.

He is Editor of The Complete Hornist series for Southern Music Co., and has recorded for London, Pro Arte, RCA, Telarc, Crystal, Centaur, CBS, Gasparo, Vanguard, A & M, New World and Summit Records. Thomas Bacon is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

SHORTER BIOGRAPHY (75 words)

Thomas Bacon has held principal positions with the Detroit Symphony, the Berlin Radio Symphony, and the Houston Symphony. He is a member of Summit Brass, The Golden Horn, Opus 90, and performs worldwide as soloist, chamber musician and recording artist. Mr. Bacon has been on the faculties of Rice University and Arizona State University, and has taught master classes at hundreds of colleges and universities around the world. Thomas Bacon is a Yamaha Performing Artist.

VERY SHORT BIOGRAPHY (23 words)

Thomas Bacon, horn soloist and recording artist, is a member of Summit Brass, and performs worldwide as soloist, chamber musician and recording artist.

SHORTEST BIOGRAPHY (8 words)

Thomas Bacon, international horn soloist and recording artist.

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