Biography

Richard Todd, lecturer, winds and percussion, has earned acclaim as one of the premier hornists of his generation. He has appeared as soloist with orchestras such as Saarbrücken Radio Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Saint John's Smith Square London, New Orleans, Santa Barbara, Arkansas, Akron, Long Beach and Pasadena Symphonies. He regularly collaborates with some of the world's finest musicians in chamber music performances and festivals nationwide, and has appeared at the Oregon Bach, Mostly Mozart, Tanglewood, Casals, La Jolla, Tucson, Chatauqua, Music Academy of the West and Grand Teton Festivals. Mr. Todd is principal horn with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. As a jazz artist, he is a leader in the horn's rise in popularity as a jazz instrument; he has performed and recorded with such artists as John Clayton, Clark Terry, Ray Brown, Billy Childs, Woody Herman, Lalo Shifrin, McCoy Tyner, Dave Grusin and Andre Previn. Mr. Todd has recorded jazz and classical works both as soloist and collaborator on such labels as GM, RCA, Angel, Nonesuch, Delos, Hanssler, BMG and Capitol, and has performed on over 500 motion picture scores. Mr. Todd has served as faculty at Chautauqua, UCLA, Occidental College, California Institute of the Arts, Bowdoin Festival and the Henry Mancini Institute, and is in constant demand as a lecturer and clinician. He is a spokesperson and consultant for Conn Horns, where he assists in developing horn and mouthpiece designs.