Stephen Burns
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Studied under A. Ghitalla at the University of Boston, at Tanglewood, then at the Juillard School with Schwarz and Gould and in Paris with P. Thibaud. First prize at the “Maurice André” competition in Paris, honorary award at Monaco in 1980, award as soloist from the “National Endowment for the Arts” in 1983. Naumburg scholarship at the Juillard School, “Outstanding Brass Performer” at Tanglewood. Teacher at the School of Music, Manhattan, director of the Villars Open International Trumpet Academy and teacher of master classes in various countries. Concerts in the most important theatres in the United States. Tours of Europe, the Far East, and South America. Guest at prestigious festivals. Radio and television broadcasts and recordings for major companies. Also active as a composer and orchestral conductor.