Thursday, September 17, 2009Meet the Musician: Dennis Nulty, Principal TubaJoining the DSO this season is Principal Tuba Dennis J. Nulty who received his appointment while completing his graduate studies at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.Born in upstate New York, Dennis began his musical studies in third grade on cello. In fifth grade he left the orchestra for the band, where he started on trumpet, at which he claims he was "terrible." "I was relegated to the baritone/euphonium after only a couple of weeks with the trumpet," said Dennis. "I picked up the tuba in sixth grade only because I was on the football team and was the biggest kid in the band at that time, and there were no other tuba players!" Dennis completed his undergraduate studies at the Eastman School of Music, earning a Performers Certificate, one of only a handful of tuba players to do so. He then joined the New World Symphony in Miami where he was a fellow for three years. Dennis has performed extensively with the Boston Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Rochester Philharmonic and Syracuse Symphony. He also plays with a variety of ensembles such as brass quintets, marching bands, jazz groups and period instrument ensembles, including the New Sousa Band with which he toured Florida. He has performed frequently at historic Fenway Park, including at the opening ceremonies for game one of the 2007 World Series, and most recently has been recording a CD/DVD with trumpeter Chris Botti and the Boston Pops. In addition to music, Dennis is most passionate about photography, reading and biking. Labels: Meet the Musician, Noteworthy |
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