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"The first time I heard Jason Ham's euphonium artistry was when I listened to a rehearsal tape of my concerto for wind ensemble, "Cantus Laetus", then being rehearsed by the University of Georgia Wind Symphony under the direction of H. Dwight Satterwhite. In this piece, there are two exposed euphonium solos which require a great deal of expression and, above all, euphonium "sound". Upon hearing Jason's rendition on the tape, I backed up the tape and listened to it several times. I had never heard such a beautiful sound on this instrument! I immediately called Dwight Satterwhite to find out who the player was. Since this time, I have heard Jason perform on many occasions and have watched his career with great interest. He is most definitely at the top of the field among the great euphonium players of the world."
-Dr. David R. Gillingham, Professor of Theory and Composition, Central Michigan University
"Congratulations Jason on the website. You are doing great things for the euphonium in the US and I always watch your progress with interest as we have met many times over the years at festivals and competitions. You make a beautiful big warm sound; one I hope many many people will get to hear. Your passion for the euphonium is remarkable and unshakable and the instrument needs people like you. Hope you get a lot of visitors to your site and let the world know what you are up to!"
- Steven Mead, world reknown euphonium soloist
"If you haven't heard Jason Ham play, then it's a must. The first word that comes to mind is refreshing. He sounds like no one else, and clearly has the most appealing sound that I have heard in a very long time. Sprinkle in his down home mixture of pure passion, a wonderful sound, and more than dash of great musicianship, and you have a winner...a pure original"
- Mark Freeh, noted brass arranger
"I've had the great pleasure of getting to know Jason Ham's playing as both conductor and composer. Jason is a truly outstanding musician. Besides his wonderful flowing technique and glowing warm rich sound he has a great sense of musicality. He is also a sincere musician with a great sense of purpose. I have found him to be dedicated to his craft along with the humanity and respect of all things which in my opinion is truly the mark of an artist"
- Joseph Turrin (Composer and Conductor)
"...the instrument is beautiful, and Mr. Ham is a virtuoso artist on his instrument. He produces brilliant sound, astonishing scale work, and a tender lyricism that has a touch of melancholy...One would have to fall back on the name of the great horn player Denis Brain to find an artist of comparable brilliance..."
- John Paul Keeler, writing for the Register-Star (Columbia County, NY), in review of Jason's performance on August 17, 2003, at the Hudson River Regional Festival.
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