Discover Neal Corwell

Dr. Neal Corwell, having previously served as featured soloist with one of the premier service band in Washington, DC from 1981 to 1989, recently rejoined that military and is now once again playing euphonium as a member of the armed services. During the intervening years in the civilian world, He earned his doctorate in music from the University of Maryland and made his living as a freelance musician, appearing overseas and all across the United States as guest euphonium solo artist and composer at numerous events each year. Dr. Corwell also was an adjunct faculty member at both Frostburg State University and Shepherd College for several years, teaching low brass and electronic music.



Today, Neal continues presenting recitals and master classes across the country, continues to be active as a composer and recording artist (Several of his compositions have been included on recent recordings released by the following labels: Mark Records, Crystal Records, RJR Digital, TRYFAN, HRS, and Nicolai Music), and is a featured artist in the Maryland "Artist-in-Education" program, which entails traveling across the state to perform in Maryland's public schools. Dr. Corwell is a former executive committee member of the International Tuba Euphonium Association, a former board member of the International Women's Brass Conference, a current editor for the International Tuba Euphonium Association Journal, and a founding (and current) member of "Symphonia", a professional ensemble chosen from among the nation's leading low brass performers. His solo CDs include "Distant Images" (1994), "Heart of a Wolf" (2000), and the soon to be released "Out Sitting in his Field" (2003).