Artist Info: Eirik Gjerdevik

Eirik Gjerdevik (born 1968) is originally from Fusa, but now resides in Bergen. As musician, soloist, and conductor, he has become a familiar figure in the world of Norwegian band music. After deciding to concentrate on music, Eirik studied tuba at Bergen Music Conservatory with Nils Eivind Nikolaisen (Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra). He also took lessons from John Fletcher’s old tuba teacher, Stuart Roebuck (formerly tubaist in The Hallé Orchestra). [read more...]