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TUBA

SEAN WHITAKER

The Frank & Lucia Broeker Memorial Chair

 

Sean currently holds principal tuba positions with the Millar Brass Ensemble, Lake Forest Symphony, and Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. He was acting principal of the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra during the 1999-2000 season. As a freelance musician, Sean has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Chicago Philharmonic, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Ars Viva, Chicago Brass Quintet, Chicago Sinfonietta, Northwest Indiana Symphony, and Orquesta Sinfonica UANL (Monterrey, Mexico), as well as in many recording sessions. 

TUBA

Sean Whitaker

The Frank & Lucia Broeker Memorial Chair

In addition to his membership in the International Chamber Artists, Sean currently holds principal tuba positions with the Millar Brass Ensemble and the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. As a freelance musician, Sean has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Philharmonic, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Ravinia Festival Orchestra, Elgin Symphony Orchestra, Ars Viva, Chicago Brass Quintet, Chicago Sinfonietta, Northwest Indiana Symphony, and Orquesta Sinfonica UANL (Monterrey, Mexico), as well as in many recording sessions. Sean moved to Chicago to get his Master of Music in Tuba Performance degree from Northwestern University. He grew up in Pennsylvania and received his Bachelor of Music degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. His principal teachers have been Rex Martin, Neal Tidwell, Dr. Gary Bird, Gene Pokorny, and Jay Buhler. Sean has diverse musical interests and may be found playing electric bass or bass trombone from time to time. He lives in Glenview with his wife and three sons.

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    "For an instrument like the tuba, which is often relegated to supporting roles or counting rests, chamber music provides much-appreciated opportunities for musical expression and growth. The increased ownership of the artistic experience and the pure fun of performing challenging works with friends make chamber music a critical part of a satisfying musical life."

Sean Whitaker, tuba

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