York Brass instruments is very happy to welcome the tuba player, Øyvind Grong, as a new York artist.

Star

The Norwegian tuba player studied at the State Music Academy in Oslo. Among others, he won the first prize at the “Military Band Solo Competition” in 1988 as well as the first prize at the “Norwegian Youth Orchestra´s Soloist Competition” in 1992.

In his career of more than 20 years, Øyvind Grong has played worldwide in many national and international orchestras and groups in concerts and on tours.

In his career of more than 20 years, Øyvind Grong has played worldwide in many national and international orchestras and groups in concerts and on toursYork Instruments

Principal tuba

Since 1995, Øyvind Grong is the principal tubist at the Stavanger symphony orchestra. Besides that, he has been teaching tuba at the Stavanger Music College for more than 10 years, and is also for many years principal tuba player of the well known Stavanger Brass Band.

Renowned

As a principal, he works regularly in various Scandinavian music formats, such as symphony orchestras, the Royal Norwegian military orchestras, brass bands, chamber music ensembles and many more.

Impressive

Øyvind Grong is not only a renowned tuba player, he is also an excellent double bass player, bass guitarist and singer. His tremendous musical variety, which also includes jazz, rock and pop music, is impressively demonstrated by his performances in different band formations.

For instance, he played and sang a brilliant Robbie Williams Medley in Big Band style during a gala concert at the Norwegian Brass Band Championship 2008 together with the Stavanger Brass Band.

More about Øyvind Grong under www.york-brass.com