Julien Theodor - Trumpet - Pivot System Instructor
About
Trumpeter | Pedagogue | Studio Musician
Julien Theodor represents a new generation of versatile musicians whose talent flourishes with equal rigor across classical stages, jazz clubs, recording studios, and high-level education.
🎓 Academic Excellence & Technical ExpertiseWith a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and a specialized Master’s in Orchestral Performance, Julien refined his artistry at the Karlsruhe Musikhochschule under the tutelage of the world-renowned Reinhold Friedrich.
A specialist in brass technique, he is an expert in the "Pivot System for Brass Instruments" by Donald S. Reinhardt, having trained under the guidance of master pedagogues Glenn Libman (Canada) and Christopher Labarbera (USA).
🎶 Orchestral Performance & CreationAs a highly active freelance musician, Julien collaborates with prestigious institutions and performs on world-class stages:
In 2023, he released his first album at Studio Recital: “Original Works for Trumpet and Piano Vol.1” with Gabriel Teclu, a tribute to the legendary master Théo Charlier.
Equipment: Julien Theodor is proud to play Kröger Trumpets (Trier)
Julien Theodor represents a new generation of versatile musicians whose talent flourishes with equal rigor across classical stages, jazz clubs, recording studios, and high-level education.
🎓 Academic Excellence & Technical ExpertiseWith a Master’s degree in Pedagogy and a specialized Master’s in Orchestral Performance, Julien refined his artistry at the Karlsruhe Musikhochschule under the tutelage of the world-renowned Reinhold Friedrich.
A specialist in brass technique, he is an expert in the "Pivot System for Brass Instruments" by Donald S. Reinhardt, having trained under the guidance of master pedagogues Glenn Libman (Canada) and Christopher Labarbera (USA).
🎶 Orchestral Performance & CreationAs a highly active freelance musician, Julien collaborates with prestigious institutions and performs on world-class stages:
- Orchestras: Flanders Opera, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Liège, Musiques Nouvelles, Dortmunder Philharmoniker, Ensemble Ictus.
- Renowned Venues: He performed at the Philharmonie de Paris in a world premiere by Chaya Czernowin and at the Konzerthaus Dortmund under the baton of Pedro Halffter.
- International Reach: Notable experiences in Canada at PRISMA under the direction of Arthur Arnold.
- Jazz & Big Band: A regular collaborator with the Luxembourg Jazz Orchestra and an active member of Uncle Mike’s Big Band.
- Live Scene: Since 2024, he has been touring German stages with the group Firlefanz.
- Session Work: A sought-after studio musician, he records at the famous Dada and Daft studios.
In 2023, he released his first album at Studio Recital: “Original Works for Trumpet and Piano Vol.1” with Gabriel Teclu, a tribute to the legendary master Théo Charlier.
Equipment: Julien Theodor is proud to play Kröger Trumpets (Trier)