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Gilson Da Silva is a native of Itutinga, Brazil. He is a passionate educator and loves collaborating in chamber music settings. While earning his DMA degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Gilson served the Mead Witter School of Music as a Teaching Assistant performing with the Wisconsin Brass Quintet, a faculty ensemble-in-residence whose players have been members of Seraph Brass, Empire Brass Quintet, and Meridian Arts Ensemble.
"Play and show you are alive and have something to say to the audience"
Bud Herseth
Prior to UW-Madison, Gilson graduated with a master’s degree in trumpet performance from the University of North Dakota, under the guidance of Dr. Ronnie Ingle. He was a member of the UND Trumpet Ensemble, one of the trumpet ensembles selected to compete in the live round of the 2018 National Trumpet Competition at the University of North Texas.
Gilson also holds a degree in trumpet performance from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program at the School of Music and Performing Arts in Porto, Portugal, studying with Professor Kevin Waldron.