Eric Mathis
Trombone
Eric Mathis is Associate Principal Trombone of the Honolulu Symphony, a position he has held since 1996. Originally from Prince Edward Island (Canada), his music career began in the Maritime Provinces performing with Symphony Nova Scotia, the Charlottetown Festival Orchestra, the Northumberland Brass and the PEI Trombone Mafia.
Prior to his appointment in Honolulu, Eric was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. While a member of the Millar Brass Ensemble, he recorded Brass Surround for the Delos label. As a freelance musician he has recorded jingles for radio and television and performed with numerous ensembles, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Orchestra and Klang. Eric has performed under the direction of such noted conductors as Sir Georg Solti, Daniel Barenboim, Riccardo Chailly, Christoph Eschenbach and Pierre Boulez.
Throughout his career, Eric has been active as a soloist and has given recitals in Canada and the United States. He has performed the concertos of Albrechtsberger, Grondahl and Tomasi, and in 1992 won the second prize at Canada’s CIBC National Music Festival. As a member of the Grammy-nominated Honolulu Symphony Pops, Eric has particularly enjoyed his performances with Ray Charles, Kenny Rogers, John Denver, Dianne Reeves, Lou Rawls and Toto.
Eric received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Prince Edward Island and his Master of Music degree from Northwestern University. His primary private study was with Jay Friedman, Greg Irvine and Frank Crisafulli. His influences also include Arnold Jacobs, Michael Mulcahy, Peter Sullivan, Murray Crewe and Greg Burton.
In December 2006, after an 18-month leave of absence from the Honolulu Symphony, Eric received a Diploma in Massage Therapy (with Honors) from the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage in New Brunswick, Canada. Eric’s main areas of clinical interest include athletic therapy, headaches, chronic pain and care for patients with cancer. He is also gaining a reputation as a specialist in the treatment of overuse injuries among musicians. Eric is licensed to practice massage therapy in the state of Hawaii and is available for treatments. For more information, go to www.lonepalmmassage.com.
In his spare time, Eric can generally be found on his favourite hiking trails.
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