Bryn Badel

Bryn Badel is a versatile musician, often found playing Symphonic music with orchestral groups, such as the Victoria Symphony, former principal trumpet for the Vanouver Island Symphony, he currently is performing with his jazz quartet "Lust Life" the Latin group "Kumbia" amongst others. He studied with William Dimmer, A.L. "Jigger" Lee, and Dominic Sperra. He has been a featured soloist with the Vancouver Island Symphony, a finalist in the University of Victoria Concerto Competition, and has performed many solo recitals with groups in Canada. Press Reviews: “ The bell like tone of Badel’s piccolo trumpet was clear, and his interpretation of the German baroque composer was self assured ” Patricia Osoko – Victoria - Times Colonist . “ The all important brass section rose magnificently to the demands of the coda, especially the first trumpet who was obviously determined to take no prisoners.” Derek Barker – Victoria – Times Colonist. Bryn Badel, Principal Trumpet soloed on three occasions. He was strong and sure with his Piccolo trumpet soaring above the full orchestra in the Torelli Trumpet Concerto in D Major and the lovely Trumpeter's Lullaby (on Bb Flat trumpet) by Leroy Anderson. Bill deCarteret - Nanaimo Daily News