A Grand Junction native and Colorado Mesa University alumnus, Nicholas Gledhill, D.M.A., started his musical career here in the valley performing with the Grand Junction Symphony and the Grand Junction Rockestra. After completing his BA in Music Performance, he went on to complete his M.M. at Colorado State University and his D.M.A. at The University of Alabama.
During his time in Alabama, he was the brass ensemble coach and horn instructor for UA's Community Music School. He also helped teach the Award winning Alabama Horn Studio and performed with the Huxford Wind Quintet. Gledhill spends his summers at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and Festival, acting as the summer program coordinator. He also performs with the festival ensembles and coaches chamber ensembles.
An avid orchestral and chamber musician, Gledhill is constantly seeking new performance opportunities. He regularly tours with the Mesa Winds, CMU's faculty wind quintet. He currently performs with the Grand Junction Symphony as co-principal horn. Previously, he was acting 3rd/Utility horn with the Starkville Symphony.
In addition to his duties at CMU, he is also the Middle School Band Director at Holy Family Catholic School.
During his time in Alabama, he was the brass ensemble coach and horn instructor for UA's Community Music School. He also helped teach the Award winning Alabama Horn Studio and performed with the Huxford Wind Quintet. Gledhill spends his summers at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and Festival, acting as the summer program coordinator. He also performs with the festival ensembles and coaches chamber ensembles.
An avid orchestral and chamber musician, Gledhill is constantly seeking new performance opportunities. He regularly tours with the Mesa Winds, CMU's faculty wind quintet. He currently performs with the Grand Junction Symphony as co-principal horn. Previously, he was acting 3rd/Utility horn with the Starkville Symphony.
In addition to his duties at CMU, he is also the Middle School Band Director at Holy Family Catholic School.