Edward Llewellyn (trumpeter)
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Edward Llewellyn was an American trumpet player, cornetist and composer.
Edward Llewellyn was the son of Welsh
-born trumpeter James D. Llewellyn (b.1843), who emigrated to the United States
in 1855 and was a featured cornet
soloist at the 1893 World's Fair.
His playing career consisted of being cornet soloist with the United States Marine Band
from 1905 to 1906, principal trumpet
of the Pittsburg Symphony from 1907 to 1909, principal trumpet of the Chicago Opera from 1909 to 1911 and principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony from 1911 until his death in a car accident
in 1936. He also was a soloist with the British Guards Band in 1907, and the Rochester Municiple Band from 1908 to 1912, as well as principal trumpet of the Ravina Park Opera Company from 1916 to 1923.
Llewellyn was affiliated with the Frank Holton Company and worked part time as a salesman for the Chicago branch of the company, where it is said he sold a remarkable number of instruments for the amount of time that he spent doing so.
He composed many solos including "My Regards", which he wrote for his own use while with the Chicago Symphony.
Among Llewellyn's many students were Clifford P. Lillya, late professor
of cornet and trumpet at the University of Michigan
, and Llewellyn's successor in the Chicago Symphony, trumpet manufacturer Renold Schilke
.
Edward Llewellyn was also a noted cyclist, winning national championships in 1907 and 1908.
Edward Llewellyn was the son of Welsh
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
-born trumpeter James D. Llewellyn (b.1843), who emigrated to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in 1855 and was a featured cornet
Cornet
The cornet is a brass instrument very similar to the trumpet, distinguished by its conical bore, compact shape, and mellower tone quality. The most common cornet is a transposing instrument in B. It is not related to the renaissance and early baroque cornett or cornetto.-History:The cornet was...
soloist at the 1893 World's Fair.
His playing career consisted of being cornet soloist with the United States Marine Band
United States Marine Band
The United States Marine Band is the premier band of the United States Marine Corps. Established by act of Congress on July 11, 1798, it is the oldest of the United States military bands and the oldest professional musical organization in the United States...
from 1905 to 1906, principal trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
of the Pittsburg Symphony from 1907 to 1909, principal trumpet of the Chicago Opera from 1909 to 1911 and principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony from 1911 until his death in a car accident
Car accident
A traffic collision, also known as a traffic accident, motor vehicle collision, motor vehicle accident, car accident, automobile accident, Road Traffic Collision or car crash, occurs when a vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction,...
in 1936. He also was a soloist with the British Guards Band in 1907, and the Rochester Municiple Band from 1908 to 1912, as well as principal trumpet of the Ravina Park Opera Company from 1916 to 1923.
Llewellyn was affiliated with the Frank Holton Company and worked part time as a salesman for the Chicago branch of the company, where it is said he sold a remarkable number of instruments for the amount of time that he spent doing so.
He composed many solos including "My Regards", which he wrote for his own use while with the Chicago Symphony.
Among Llewellyn's many students were Clifford P. Lillya, late professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of cornet and trumpet at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, and Llewellyn's successor in the Chicago Symphony, trumpet manufacturer Renold Schilke
Renold Schilke
Renold Otto Schilke was a professional orchestral trumpet player, instrument designer and manufacturer. He founded and ran Schilke Music Products Incorporated, a manufacturer of brass instruments and mouthpieces.-Youth:...
.
Edward Llewellyn was also a noted cyclist, winning national championships in 1907 and 1908.