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Norman W. Pearson (born 1957/58) is an American orchestral tuba player. who was principal tubist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra from 1993 to 2000.

Life and career

Prior to his appointment with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Norman Pearson was a freelance musician in the Los Angeles area and performed regularly with the Pacific Symphony, Joffrey Ballet, Los Angeles Music Center Opera and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. He attended the University of Southern California, studying under Tommy Johnson, where he received a bachelor's degree in music. He also has recorded for most of the major Hollywood motion picture and television studios. He currently teaches at the Colburn School and the University of Southern California.

References

1. "Big stretch". American Record Guide. 1 March 2002. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
2. "Norman Pearson". Los Angeles Philharmonic. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
3. C. K. Dexter Haven (10 May 2021). "A 2020 chat with Norman Pearson: the tuba player talks about his career & influences, the evolution of the LA Phil's brass section, his preferred place to play on the Disney Hall stage, and much more". All is Yar. Retrieved 17 June 2023.

External links

• Los Angeles Philharmonic Official Website
• Colburnschool Faculty Profile
• USC School of Music
• Crown City Brass

• American session musicians
• American classical tubists
• Living people
• Musicians from Los Angeles
• USC Thornton School of Music alumni
• Classical musicians from California
• 21st-century tubists
• Players of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
• University of Southern California faculty