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Umberto Quattrociocchi is a performing tubist and educator from Toronto, Ontario. Umberto is a graduate of the University of Toronto with both a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance as well as an Advanced Certificate in Performance, and has studied as an Orchestral Scholar at the Glenn Gould School. An emerging orchestral musician, Umberto has performed with ensembles including the Hans Zimmer Live Orchestra, Ontario Philharmonic, and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Umberto also enjoys performing solo and chamber music. He has been awarded numerous competition prizes for his playing, including winning first prize at the North-East Regional Tuba Euphonium Conference (NERTEC) Solo Artist Competition and the Hannaford Youth Program's Rising Stars Solo Competition. Umberto is currently pursuing his Master's Degree in Music Performance at Carnegie Mellon University with Professor Craig Knox. In addition to his work as a performer, Umberto is also an experienced educator and composer.

Umberto’s compositions have been met with acclaim, including winning first prize in the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra’s young composers’ competition; many of Umberto's recent works have been performed in the Greater Toronto Area. Umberto also enjoys teaching private music lessons and clinics to young musicians.

Listen to Umberto's recording portfolio here or contact Umberto for inquiries.