Hornist

Jeffrey Fair has been the Principal Horn (The Charles Simonyi Chair) of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra since February 2013 and a member of the Orchestra since 2003. His playing has been described as “compelling,” “evocative,” “fearless and flawless,” and “full of finesse and assertiveness.” He also performs as Principal Horn of the Seattle Opera and has served as guest Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the National Symphony Orchestra. Since 2004, he has appeared regularly at the Seattle Chamber Music Festival and recently presented world premieres by Gerard Schwarz and Lawrence Dillon. He is on the faculty at the University of Washington and is responsible for instruction of all horn students. Mr. Fair has served as Principal Horn and faculty member of the Eastern Music Festival and as Principal Horn of the Arizona Music Festival. Additionally, Mr. Fair appears throughout the Northwest as soloist, chamber musician, clinician, and teacher. Prior to moving to Seattle, he was Principal Horn of the San Antonio Symphony for three seasons, appearing as soloist on several occasions. Mr. Fair completed a Master of Music degree at the Juilliard School as a student of Jerome Ashby. A native of Oklahoma, he received a Bachelor of Music degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Oklahoma as a student of Eldon Matlick.

Start-up of the Titan

Edmonds Center For the Arts

Seattle Symphony's horn players showcase unique timbre & directional properties in Octave 9, featuring new piece by Shanyse Strickland & other spatial sound compositions for horn quartet.

Jeffrey Fair

Hornist

Events

Mar 4, 2024

Start-up of the Titan · Cascade Symphony Orchestra

Mar 24, 2023

The Living Horn · Seattle Symphony

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