Colm Byrne

Colm Byrne is a trumpet lecturer at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), where he has taught for 14 years. He specializes in trumpet performance and music education, with expertise in orchestral and chamber music settings. His professional career includes roles as co-principal trumpet of the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and extensive freelance work with ensembles like the RTÉ orchestras, Ulster Orchestra, and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

• Education: Bachelor's from Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (studying under John Gracie), Master's from Dublin City University/RIAM
• Performance Highlights: Soloist in Haydn's Trumpet Concerto (2006), RTE Concert Orchestra performances, European Broadcasting Union broadcasts
• Ensembles: National Youth Orchestra of Ireland, Irish Youth Symphonic Wind Ensemble, European Wind Ensemble

His work spans classical and contemporary repertoire, with recording credits in movie scores and diverse album genres. Byrne's teaching emphasizes technical mastery and artistic expression, informed by his decades of professional performance experience.