New Hire: Tormod Flaten

On March 6 and 7 the Norwegian Navy Band, Bergen arranged auditions for the available euphonium position in the band. Tormod Flaten came out as the winner from a strong field of players. There are only five professional military bands in Norway and one euphonium job in each band. Tormod had this to say about the audition: "I am pleased to announce that I won the audition for the highly sought-after euphonium position within the Norwegian Navy Band, Bergen. In my home town of Bergen this particular position hasn't in fact been open since before I was born. So when it finally became available I was happy to be able to perform to my very best and win it.” The Norwegian army bands are widely respected for their quality and are being directed by leading orchestral and band conductors. The duties include large classical concert programs with internal and external soloists, lighter repertoire, CD productions, tours, outdoor concerts in the city as well as military ceremonies and march parades. Tormod also teaches euphonium at the Grieg Academy, University of Bergen and performs worldwide as a euphonium soloist. He is a Besson artist.