Wade Butin
Horn
Wade Butin was born and raised in Texas and fell in love with the horn from listening to the soundtrack of Star Wars at an early age. At Rice University, he decided to make his first love a career and worked to receive bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Performance under the direction of William VerMeulen, Principal Horn of the Houston Symphony. While at Rice, Wade had the opportunity to play with the Houston Symphony on many occasions and to travel with them on a European Tour.
Wade joined the Honolulu Symphony in 1997 and eventually took the position of Fourth Horn in the orchestra. Two years later, he became the newest member of the Honolulu Brass Quintet and enjoys playing concerts around the Hawai'ian islands. Wade is also interested in music education and teaches many Junior High and High School students by giving private lessons and master classes.
Shortly after joining the Honolulu Brass Quintet, Wade found he had a new first love, a wonderful woman in the violin section of the Honolulu Symphony. Wade and Laurilyn were married in the fall of 2002 and are now awaiting the birth of a son in January, 2005. They enjoy watching movies, walking in the park and are looking forward to raising a family.
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