Biography__Jason D Ham_

Currently in his third year as a member of the United States Military Academy Band at West Point, New York, Jason has quickly established himself as one of America's most active euphonium soloists. Prior to his appointment at West Point, Jason completed his studies in Music Education and Music Performance at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens, Georgia, where he studied the euphonium with the late Dr. David Randolph, as well as UGA's present professor of tuba and euphonium, Mr. David Zerkel. Other teachers have included Dr. Kenneth R. Kroesche and Dr. Ronald Davis.

During his time in Athens, Jason maintained a busy schedule as a competitor on the euphonium. Among his competition victories, he was the 2001 winner of the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference (ITEC) Solo Euphonium Artist Competition, held that year in Lahti, Finland.

Now in his third year as a Yamaha Performing Artist, Jason is increasingly being recognized as a pioneer on the euphonium, having already taken the instrument to many locations that have never seen the euphonium in a solo role. In October, 2004, Jason was the first-ever euphonium player to appear as a soloist with the People's Liberation Army Band of China. A few months later, in July, 2005, Jason presented the first-ever euphonium recitals in Bulgaria and Macedonia. During these trips, Jason's performances were heard and seen on Beijing Public Television, Bulgarian National Radio, and Macedonian Public Television.

As an active member of the International Tuba and Euphonium Association (ITEA), in 2005, Jason served the host of the Northeastern Regional Tuba and Euphonium Conference, which was held at the United States Military Academy in March. During this event, he coordinated performances and clinics for some of the northeastern United States' finest tuba and euphonium performers and clinicians. Additionally, Jason is a frequent contributor to the ITEA Journal, and presently serves as a reviewer for the New Materials section of this quarterly publication.

With a love of brass banding, Jason is currently in his third year as a member of Imperial Brass, a british-style brass band located in central New Jersey, USA. From October, 2003, to May, 2005, Jason served as the President of this ensemble and is presently the Assistant Conductor and Solo Euphoniumist of this group. A strong advocate for the brass band movement in the USA, Jason is also a frequent soloist with this ensemble.

Anyone who knows Jason is aware that he is a person zealous for life and passionate about performance. Yet, as Jason will tell you, his true strength lies in his faith in Christ, and his commitment to and energy for playing comes from the realization that he is doing what he's truly been called to do. Fully aware that every day is an opportunity from above, Jason continues to enjoy every moment he gets to perform, teach, and inspire.

Jason D. Ham is a Yamaha Performing Artist, and he performs exclusively on the Yamaha YEP-842 Euphonium.

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Masterclass/Recital Locations since Jan. 1, 2003
The University of South Carolina
The University of North Carolina, Greensboro
The University of Georgia
The University of Wyoming
The University of Northern Colorado
The University of Denver
The University of Kansas
Kansas State University
The University of Missouri at Kansas City
Central Michigan University
Oakland University
Michigan State University
The University of Connecticut
Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam)
Montclair State University
Ohio University
The Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Western Kentucky University
Stetson University
The University of South Florida
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
The University of Memphis

Conferences/Festivals since Jan. 1, 2003
Piccolo Spoleto Festival, USA
The Hudson River Regional Festival*
The United States Army Band Tuba-Euphonium Conference
The Eastman School of Music 2004 Mid-Winter Tuba-Euphonium Fest
The 2004 International Tuba-Euphonium Conference
The 2004 Montclair State University OcTUBAfest
The Bitola Summer Music Festival* (Bitola, Macedonia)
The Skopje Summer Music Festival 2005* (Skopje, Macedonia)

Soloist with Ensemble, since Jan. 1, 2003
The New York Staff Band
The Imperial Brass Band
The Gramercy Brass Orchestra
The Columbia Community Concert Band*
The North Suburban Concert Band*
The Allentown Band
The United States Military Academy Band
The Military Band of the People's Liberation Army of China*

* Denotes First Euphonium Soloist to ever appear with group or at location