Dan Wions
Hillsborough, NJ & Online
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Services: Horn / French Horn
- $4430 min
- 0Classes Taught
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Principal Horn - Pennsylvania Ballet (Philadelphia), Principal Horn - Chamber Orchestra of New York, Hornist - Brass Roots Trio, Faculty at Summertrios chamber music festival. Extensive performance experience; orchestral, opera, concert band, chamber music, solo repertoire, pop, show tunes, and jazz. Tours through America, Europe, and Asia with various ensembles. Tour dates with Dave Brubeck, Sarah McLachlan, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, Carlos Santana, Frank Sinatra Jr., Mannheim Steamroller, Patti Lupone, Anne Murray, Leann Rhimes, Josh Groban.
Finalist in auditions for the New York Philharmonic, Delaware Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Hartford Symphony, Omaha Symphony, Allentown Symphony. 3-year member of the Verbier Festival Orchestra.
Teachers: Phil Myers, Michelle Baker, Myron Bloom, Tony Cecere, Dale Clevenger, Peter Gordon, Michael Hatfield, Rich Seraphinoff, and Chris Wilhjelm.
For full bio, visit:
danwions.livemusicconsulting.com
Student Recommendations
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Kathleen H. December 28, 2010
"Dan Wions is simply a genius at teaching French horn. His abilities to clearly explain the physics of the instrument, model best playing practices, co-construct musical interpretations, guide me to vastly improve my tone on the instrument, and help me to eliminate performance anxiety are unparalleled in my experience (which includes attending Oberlin Conservatory). Dan’s teaching motivated me to reach for (and attain) great musical goals much beyond what I thought possible. Beyond that, Dan’s leadership, delightful humor, superb communication skills, sense of humanity, and brilliant intellect make him not just an unforgettable teacher, but a brilliant rising star in the field of music. In my six years of studying French horn with Dan, I have never ceased to be amazed and inspired. His approach is to teach the whole person – physically, mentally, emotionally – to create the best possible music through this exquisite instrument. Any student with the good fortune of receiving Dan’s teaching will experience the best possible music education on French horn. Dr. Kathleen Haynie, Educational Psychologist "
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Kathleen H. December 28, 2010
"Dan Wions is simply a genius at teaching French horn. His abilities to clearly explain the physics of the instrument, model best playing practices, co-construct musical interpretations, guide me to vastly improve my tone on the instrument, and help me to eliminate performance anxiety are unparalleled in my experience (which includes attending Oberlin Conservatory). Dan’s teaching motivated me to reach for (and attain) great musical goals much beyond what I thought possible. Beyond that, Dan’s leadership, delightful humor, superb communication skills, sense of humanity, and brilliant intellect make him not just an unforgettable teacher, but a brilliant rising star in the field of music. In my six years of studying French horn with Dan, I have never ceased to be amazed and inspired. His approach is to teach the whole person – physically, mentally, emotionally – to create the best possible music through this exquisite instrument. Any student with the good fortune of receiving Dan’s teaching will experience the best possible music education on French horn. Dr. Kathleen Haynie, Educational Psychologist"