R. Douglas Wright

R. Douglas Wright is a Lecturer in the Brass Department at Northwestern University and principal trombone of the Minnesota Orchestra since 1995. He has performed as a soloist in Kalevi Aho’s Symphony No. 9 for Trombone and Orchestra and premiered Kurt Schwertsik’s Trombone Concerto. Wright previously served as principal trombone with the Empire Brass Quintet, Cleveland Orchestra, and Rhode Island Philharmonic, and as assistant/second trombone in Boston Pops ensembles.

• Education: MM from Boston University, training at New England Conservatory of Music
• Performance Highlights: Soloist with Minnesota Orchestra, Chamber Music at MacPhail series, frequent Sommerfest chamber concerts
• Teaching: Adjunct professor at Boston University, Selmer clinician with global masterclass experience
• Recordings: Featured on Minnesota Orchestra, Boston Pops/Symphony, and Empire Brass recordings

Wright’s career spans orchestral performance, chamber music, and music education. His work includes collaborations with Aerosmith in an MTV music video, demonstrating versatility beyond classical engagements.