Dilon Bryan

Dilon Bryan (he/him) is a British-born hornist from Birmingham, United Kingdom, currently residing in Atlanta, GA. Dilon is a dedicated pedagogue and an accomplished performer, known for his approachable demeanor and fun-loving spirit. He's the Adjunct Professor of Horn at the University of North Georgia and University of West Georgia where he helps uplift the next generation of musicians. His expertise and commitment to teaching have earned him a formidable reputation as a respected educator.

Dilon's musical journey has taken him to prestigious institutions, where he held graduate brass quintet chairs at the University of Georgia and University of Colorado Boulder from 2017 to 2022. This distinction showcased his talent and placed him among the top-performing brass musicians at both institutions, respectively.

Throughout his career, Dilon has had the privilege of performing with renowned ensembles around the country such as the Colorado Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale, Atlanta Pops Orchestra, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Central City Opera, Sunriver Music Festival, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, as well as section & guest principal engagements with both the Atlanta Symphony & Savannah Philharmonic. He continues to be in high demand with orchestras around the country. After an appearance as Guest Artist at the Atlanta Horn Festival in 2024, Dilon has continued his relationship with the festival as a resident faculty member.

Dilon's educational achievements include an MM degree in Performance from the University of Georgia and a BM in Performance from Columbus State University. His dedication to growth and personal development yielded a scholarship and the opportunity to study at the esteemed Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria after winning the Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta competition.

Additionally, Dilon's skills were recognized when he was awarded first prize in the Grand Prize Virtuoso Competition, granting him the opportunity to perform in the renowned Wiener Saal.

Most recently, he was sponsored to present a full recital as part of the Nancy Frampton Rising Artists Series and performed a wide selection of solo horn music at the beautiful sanctuary of Morningside Presbyterian in June 2025.

Throughout his musical journey, Dilon has been fortunate to learn from exceptional mentors such as Michael Thornton, Carolyn Kunicki, Anna Dodd, Natalie Higgins, Catherine Kilroe-Smith, Jean Martin-Williams, Achim Reus, and Johannes Hinterholzer.

Beyond his musical pursuits, Dilon finds joy in various interests outside of music. He is an avid cook, tirelessly in search of the best peppermint tea in existence, has a deep passion for Jungian analytical psychology, and is always looking for a reason to laugh.