A native of the Northwest, Jason Gilliam holds the Bachelor of Music and Master of Arts in teaching degrees from the University of Puget Sound. Prior to college, Gilliam held the principal euphonium chair at the prestigious Interlochen Music Camp and was the Washington State Solo Competition winner for three years (1989-1991).

More recently, he has been a featured guest artist with the University of Puget Sound Tuba Ensemble and has performed with the Tacoma Symphony. He most recently appeared as a guest artist at the University of Idaho.Jason is a strong proponent for the furthering of the public's knowledge of the versatile and beautiful qualities of the euphonium. He has been a soloist with the University of Puget Sound Wind Ensemble, Washington Wind Symphony, Tacoma Concert Band, and the Northshore Concert Band in Evanston, Illinois. In 1999, he was a featured clinician for the Harvey Phillips Northwest “Big Brass” Bash in Pullman, Washington. Currently, Jason is a third grade school teacher in the Eatonville School District.

E-mail: jasonmgilliam@aol.com