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Internationally acclaimed hornist Jeff Nelsen is enjoying an increasingly successful career as performer, educator, and “Fearless” coach. After more than four years with the Canadian Brass, Jeff has gone solo and is quickly becoming one of the most sought after hornists in North America and abroad.

Jeff has held positions with the Montreal, Vancouver, and Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. As a member of Canadian Brass (2000-2004), he performed with the New York Philharmonic (Brass), Philadelphia Orchestra (Brass and Orchestra), Rotterdam Philharmonic, and countless symphony orchestras including Atlanta, Baltimore, Detroit, Houston, Minnesota, Seattle, and St. Louis.

Intensely active as a recitalist, chamber musician, and clinician Jeff is in high demand as a guest artist by music festivals around the world. His master classes and performances have taken him to leading conservatories and concert halls in Europe, Asia, and North America. He has recorded on labels such as Sony, Warner, Blue Note, London/Decca, Disney, Summit, C.B.C and Opening Day Records.

Jeff Nelsen is a Yamaha Performing Artist and has been on faculty at four Canadian Universities. Jeff’s debut publication, Fearless Auditioning, is due for release in 2006.

Visit Jeff's Web Page at www.jeffnelsen.com.