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Trombonist, Bass Trombonist
George Curran became the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's bass trombonist in the fall of 2006. He came to Atlanta from the New World Symphony, where he played for two years. A native of Farmington Hills, Michigan, he received his bachelor's degree in music education from Central Michigan University in 2000 and a master's degree in music from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 2002. His principal teachers have been John Rojak and Peter Norton.
Mr. Curran has performed extensively around the United States, including with the Cincinnati, Alabama, North Carolina & West Virginia Symphonies, and the Chicago Civic & Louisville Orchestras. He was also a member of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra. Active as a soloist and chamber musician, Mr. Curran has been successful in competitions, winning the Eastern Trombone Workshop Solo Competition in 2003 and solo competitions at both of his alma maters. At the 2002 International Trombone Festival, he was a member of the winning ensemble of the first annual Trombone Quartet Competition and finalist in the Yaxley Solo Competition.
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