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Recent Examples of hornist
Also of note are the orchestra’s harpist Sophie Graf Camden and hornist Andrew Young.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2023
In 1948, Fried began a three-year stint as the English hornist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2023
The payoff was sublime, as were inner-movement solos by principal clarinetist Leslie Grimm and English hornist June Matayoshi.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
Flutist David Buck, oboist Erin Hannigan, clarinetist Gregory Raden, bassoonist Ted Soluri, hornist David Heyde and pianist Gabriel Sánchez elegantly shaped lyrical lines, with the winds showcasing their creamy tones.
—Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2022
One such was Dale Clevenger, the eminent French hornist.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Jan. 2022
Axiom Brass consists of Puccini, Jr., another trumpeter Michael Hawes, French hornist Matthew Bronstein, trombonist Corey Sansolo and tuba player Kevin Harrison.
—Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 8 Dec. 2020
San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2023
In 1948, Fried began a three-year stint as the English hornist for the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2023
The payoff was sublime, as were inner-movement solos by principal clarinetist Leslie Grimm and English hornist June Matayoshi.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2022
Flutist David Buck, oboist Erin Hannigan, clarinetist Gregory Raden, bassoonist Ted Soluri, hornist David Heyde and pianist Gabriel Sánchez elegantly shaped lyrical lines, with the winds showcasing their creamy tones.
—Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2022
One such was Dale Clevenger, the eminent French hornist.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 12 Jan. 2022
Axiom Brass consists of Puccini, Jr., another trumpeter Michael Hawes, French hornist Matthew Bronstein, trombonist Corey Sansolo and tuba player Kevin Harrison.
—Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 8 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hornist
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The former artistic director of the organization's jazz programming, composer and pianist Jason Moran, departed in July after joining the Kennedy Center in 2011.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
11 Sep. 2025
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The pianist’s choice of instrument also matters.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Daring composer Jlin also collaborates with violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain and percussive dancer Leonardo Sandoval.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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Blending lyrical sensuality and emotional force, Primavera tells the story of Cecilia, a gifted young violinist raised in an orphanage in 18th-century Venice, whose world is turned upside down by her encounter with Antonio Vivaldi.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Saxophonist-flutist-vocalist Denson is a gifted jazz-funk veteran, and his band can be relentlessly energetic live.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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Sophia is a flutist in the CHMS band program and picked up bass guitar during the last school year and joined the school’s Jazz Band.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Upon their retirements between the 2024/25 and 2025/26 season, harpist Turner and principal trombonist Jay Friedman will be the longest-serving CSO musicians in history, having both joined the orchestra in 1962.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Musical performances included dancing trombonist Jonathan Arons, husband-wife DJ duo Team Ragoza, and DJ Dynamix.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Monday Summer Organ Festival: The 37th annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, running Mondays through Sept. 1, continues next week with Not-So-Silent Movie Night, featuring organist Russ Peck accompanying the films of Laurel and Hardy.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Saxophonist Jerry Weldon joins guitarist Ted Ludwig, Hammond B3 organist Pat Bianchi and percussionist Steve Pruitt at Birdies Cabaret Theater & Lounge, 301 Main St., North Little Rock.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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Davis is a professional violist whose estranged pastor father dies on the same day as his wedding to Everett, a white man from a wealthy family.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Featured on the album are violinist and violist Macie Stewart, cellist Ben Whiteley, upright bassist Nick Macri, and woodwinds player Hunter Diamond.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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Numerous generations have looked up to the great tenor saxophonist, who performed alongside John Coltrane in the ‘60s and participated in numerous transcendent dates before his passing in 2022 at 81.—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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An aspiring jazz saxophonist might consider Lawrence University (#312) in Appleton, Wisconsin.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Windy City Ramblers — led by the bouncy trumpeter Mario Abney and, sometimes, his two pint-size kids — would then process into Pritzker Pavilion.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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While playing theatres across the country, Carson had worked with a young trumpeter named Doc Severinsen, who had been hired as an NBC studio musician at twenty-two and played lead in Henderson’s orchestra when Allen’s show first aired.—
Chris Almeida,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Hornist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hornist. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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