Gerald E Wood

Gerald E Wood is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He also serves as Principal Horn for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and has held positions with the Dallas Opera Orchestra and Dallas Winds. As founder of the UTA Honors Horn Camp, Bluebonnet Horn Festival, and the internationally acclaimed Horn Quartet The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse, he bridges performance and education.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s in Music Education, Stephen F. Austin State University (1997)
  • Master’s in Horn Performance, University of Southern Mississippi (2000)
  • Doctorate of Musical Arts (Horn Performance and Instrumental Conducting) in progress, University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana

Wood’s research and creative activities center on horn performance, chamber music, and brass pedagogy. His publications include entries in the Oxford Music Online and practical guides like the Horn Players Technical Manual. His performance experience spans orchestral, chamber, and solo contexts across four continents, with highlights such as guest soloist roles and recordings with the Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse.

Scientific and Artistic Honors:

• Grand Prize, Professional Division (2006)
• Semi-Finalist, Plowman Chamber Music Competition (2006)
• Semi-Finalist, Fischoff National Chamber Competition (2005)
• Member, International Horn Society (2008–present)

Wood’s teaching portfolio includes private lessons (B.A., Brass, French Horn), studio classes, and chamber ensembles. He has directed educational programs like the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute horn instruction (2000s–2010s) and presented clinics at national conventions. His creative output includes recordings (e.g., Intuitions, 2013), international solo performances, and collaborations with ensembles such as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (2017–present).