Steve Sykes
Steve Sykes brings his "Sykology" to Danville in the form of fine tuba solos.
The British performer, who calls his latest solo compact disc "Sykology," has been the inspiration for many compositions for solo tuba and orchestra and band. Many compositions have been dedicated to, and premiered by him. The compositions include major works by Ellerby, Golland and Brand. He is one of the busiest soloists in the United Kingdom with forthcoming engagements in Australia, New Zealand, America, Canada and Europe.
He has been a guest artist with many famous ensembles, including the U.S. Army Orchestra, HM Royal Marines, the Norweigan Navy Band, the Netherlands Brass Ensemble, Chicago Staff Band and the UNC Symphonic Wind Ensemble. He is tuba tutor at the celebrated "Brass Band Summer School" at Oxford University and the "International Brass Band Summer School" at Brecon/Sedbergh. He is lecturer in low brass studies at Bath Spa University College.
His musical roots are based in Yorkshire brass bands. In 1978 he accepted an invitation by Elgar Howarth to join the famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band as principal tuba and soloist. With Grimethorpe, he performed as soloist throughout Europe and Australia. During this period, he received the prestigious title of "Granada Television Soloist of the Year."