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Żywieckie Suwakowanie 

XIX edition of the largest trombone and tuba
event in Poland 
 July 20
-26, 2025

Will Druiett
21 June 2021

Renowned British musician Will Druiett began playing a Tuba at the age of 10, before quickly becoming a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

 

Druiett’s exceptional talent was soon realised and, at just 14 years old, he was invited to join the world famous Brighouse & Rastrick band under the direction of Prof. David King.

 

Shortly after he turned 15, Druiett won the ITEC Young Tuba Artist Competition in Linz in 2012, where he gained international attention for his achievements.

 

Alongside this, Druiett has studied with the likes of Roger Bobo, Andreas Hofmeir, Rex Martin, Hans Nickel, and Paul Halwax.

 

Previously a member of Nationaal Jeugd Orkest and Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, Druiett has recently worked with:

 

Vlaamse Opera & Ballet

La Monnaie De Munt

The Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra

Opera Nova Bydgoszcz

 

Druiett has also appeared in recitals throughout Europe, USA & Asia, and South America including the Vaughan Williams Tuba Concerto with the Jenaer Philharmonie in the Weimarhalle at the age of 16.

 

Recently, by invitation of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Druiett performed as a soloist at the prestigious 79th Vienna Philharmonic Ball in the Musikverein. 

 

Also by invitation, Druiett performed with Teatro La Fenice (Venice, Italy) playing Cimbasso in their production of La Traviata (G.Verdi) on the 20th anniversary staging that inaugurated the rebuilt La Fenice Opera House 2004-2024. 

 

Druiett is in constant demand; giving masterclasses & recitals worldwide.