Larry Williams, Horn

Hornist Larry Williams has distinguished himself as a multifaceted performing and recording artist, teacher, and administrator. Williams is currently Principal Horn of American Studio Orchestra, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Piedmont Symphony Orchestra, Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, Colour of Music Festival Orchestra, and is a member of the Gateways Festival Orchestra. Williams is a member of several chamber ensembles, including the Lyric Brass Quintet, Rooftop Wind Quintet, and Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass.

Williams has performed with orchestras throughout the US, including the Baltimore, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and New World Symphony Orchestras. His wide range of musical styles include solo, chamber, orchestral, jazz, contemporary, film, and commercial music.

Williams has performed on tours of the US, Russia, China, Japan, and UK, and has performed with Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Arturo Sandoval, and others.

An active soloist and recitalist, Williams has premiered and recorded several horn concerti, and has recorded several solo and chamber music albums.

Equally passionate about music education, Williams currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Horn at Howard University and Washington Adventist University, and is Artistic Director of DMV Music Academy. Williams has served on the faculty of The Peabody Conservatory, Florida International University, and served as Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs at Johns Hopkins University.

Larry Williams is a Yamaha Performing Artist/Clinician.