A native of Bermuda, Kenneth Amis began playing the piano at a young age and took up the tuba upon entering high school, where he nurtured his interest in performing and writing music. A graduate of Boston University and the New England Conservatory of Music, Mr. Amis is presently the tuba player of the Empire Brass Quintet and the Palm Beach Opera Orchestra, and holds the International Brass Advisory Chair at the Royal Academy of Music in London. His music has been performed by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Academy of Music Symphonic Winds and the National Arts Centre Orchestra of Ottawa.
The BCO performed the world premiere of Mr. Amis' composition, "Fanfare for Boston Classical Orchestra" on October 15 and 17, 2004.
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