Trombonist 8000184

Styles: from classical to contemporary cover bands

Hjalmar
Year of birth – 1998
Height – 180 cm

Education
2017-2022 currently, Bachelor and a half Master in Trombone Performance, Royal College of Music, Stockholm. Studying under renowned trombonist Håkan Björkman.
2014-2017 Arts Profile Music, Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet, Gothenburg
Educated by Jimmy Olsson and Erik Björkqvist, focusing on comprehensive musical development.

Work Experience
2023-2024 currently, Trombonist, Gotlandsmusiken. Perform 1st and 2nd trombone in the wind orchestra, brass sextet, and big band
2017-2023 Trombonist, Duo Jag. Performed approximately 120 gigs annually with one of Sweden’s
2015-2024 currently, Freelance Musician. Collaborated with major orchestras including the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Norrköpings Symphony Orchestra, and the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.
Featured in performances such as Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 7, Sibelius’s Symphony No. 4, and Strauss’s Alpine Symphony.
Delivered a Baroque solo performance at a local music festival and played in the horn section with the cover band

Courses and Orchestras
2016-2017 Bass Trombonist, Orchestra Vägus
Performed key pieces including Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and Elgar’s Enigma Variations under the direction of Simon Phipps.
2016-2017 Competitor, Polstjärnepriset Solo Competition
Engaged in one of Sweden’s most prestigious competitions for young musicians, including masterclasses and individual lessons.
2015-2017 1st and Bass Trombonist, Side by Side by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Participated in annual summer courses, working with conductors like Gustavo Dudamel and Santtu-Mattias Rouvali.
2015-2017 1st Trombonist, Swedish National Wind Band. Performed in three consecutive summer seasons, showcasing leadership and musical expertise.