L. William Kuyper

Prior to his retirement in July 2007, L. William Kuyper was the New York Philharmonic’s Assistant Principal Hornist. He has been active both in the United States and abroad as a soloist, clinician, and recording artist. He also appeared regularly with the Philharmonic Ensembles in their acclaimed chamber-music series at Merkin Concert Hall. Mr. Kuyper joined the Philharmonic in 1969 after memberships in both the National Symphony Orchestra in Washington, D.C., and the United States Marine Band. While in the Marine Band, he had the distinction of participating in the State funeral service of President John F. Kennedy.

Mr. Kuyper’s other activities have involved the writing and production of an educational video, Steps to Excellence, for Yamaha Corporation of America. He has also arranged and edited various horn scores for Kendor Music, Inc. and the International Music Company. Mr. Kuyper’s recording projects have included the Britten Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings on the Vox label; on Elysium Recordings, Inc., in collaboration with other distinguished principals of the Philharmonic, The Complete Works for Winds and Piano of Robert Schumann; and Mozart: Elysium String Quartet & Friends, in which he performs the Horn Quintet.

Mr. and Mrs. Kuyper have made Las Cruces, NM their retirement home where he is a member of the Las Cruces Symphony horn section.