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Jim Hopson

InstrumentLevel
Trombone Professional
Arranging Professional
Bass Advanced Amateur
Composition/Songwriting Professional
Other: Euphonium, alphorn, tuba
Freelance trombonist in Vancouver, BC. Extensive experience in all musical genres (performing, teaching). Trombonist/arranger for Ten Souljers, Vancouver's top party band. Studied with legendary trombonist Ian McDougall (BMus. UVic). Performed/recorded as a sideman with: Nikki Yanofsky, Chucho Valdez, Muhal Richard Abrams, Hugh Fraser, Dan Mangan, Hedley, and many more. Bass trombonist for the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra. In-demand composer and arranger for orchestras, jazz ensembles, film, and television.
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Past Events

10
Sep
2016
20:00 22:00
Plastic Acid Orchestra, Veda Hille, Giorgio Magnanensi, Martin Reisle, Elliot V...
The 46-piece Plastic Acid Orchestra presents an evening of rare and exceptional ...
$31.75-$42.25
Vancouver Playhouse
Event can be attended in person
11
Jul
2014
20:30 23:00
Plastic Acid Orchestra, The Living, Giorgio Magnanensi, Martin Reisle, Elliot V...
Don't miss one of Vancouver's most amazing symphonic concert events! A dazzli...
By Donation
Performance Works
Event can be attended in person
08
May
2013
20:00 23:55
LIKE SMOKE: Anita Eccleston Trio feat:: Anita Eccleston Trio (ft), Alexander Flo...
Anita Eccleston returns with her Trio to The Kozmik Zoo to mix jazz up like a ma...
By Donation
Kozmik Zoo
Event can be attended in person
25
Feb
2012
19:00 22:00
Plastic Acid Orchestra: Plastic Acid Orchestra
Orchestral music meets rock and roots next month when Vancouver’s Vaudeville-i...
$20-$30
The Vogue Theatre
Event can be attended in person
19
Aug
2011
19:30
100monkeys, Bleeding Horse Express
on sale fri, Apr 15 @ 10am
$20
Venue
Event can be attended in person
23
Feb
2011
20:30
Late show:: Bleeding Horse Express, Ivory Sky, Seth Anderson
Late show: Bleeding Horse Express IvorySky Seth Anderson
$8
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
10
Sep
2010
22:00 14:00
Ten Souljers
 
$10
Fairview Pub
Event can be attended in person
09
Jul
2010
22:00 14:00
Ten Souljers
 
$10
Fairview Pub
Event can be attended in person
20
Jun
2010
11:00
Car-Free Day (June 2010)!!!: Thee Manipulators, Captain Dust, The Beladeans, Ce...
 
Free
Neptoon Records
Event can be attended in person
21
May
2010
22:00 14:00
Swank, Bleeding Horse Express, MINTO
 
$10
Fairview Pub
Event can be attended in person
06
Nov
2009
22:00 14:00
Ten Souljers
 
$10
Fairview Pub
Event can be attended in person
30
Jul
2009
21:00 23:30
Little Foot Long Foot, Bleeding Horse Express
 
Pat's Pub
Event can be attended in person
19
Jul
2009
16:00 17:00
Mount Pleasant 'Summer Spaces': Captain Dust, Bleeding Horse Express, KORALEE, L...
unday July 19 - stage @ 12th Noon - Tight Solid http://www.myspace.com/tightso...
Free
Outdoor concert series Main and Broadway
Event can be attended in person
15
Jul
2009
20:00 16:00
Bleeding Horse Express, Wildlife, Tyranahorse, A wake Human
 
$10
Princeton Pub
Event can be attended in person
18
Apr
2009
13:00
Free show for "International Record Store Day"!: Thee Manipulators, The Green Ho...
 
Free
Neptoon Records
Event can be attended in person
06
Nov
2008
21:30 01:00
The Great Outdoors, Bleeding Horse Express, Melisa Devost
THE GREAT OUTDOORS + THE BLEEDING HORSE EXPRESS + MELISSA DEVOST. Doors: 8:30, ...
$6-$8
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
13
May
2008
21:30 01:00
maria in the shower, Plastic Acid Orchestra, READY RABBITT
Maria in the Shower - musically astute, visually shocking, unbelievable Vancouve...
$6-$8
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person
31
Jan
2008
22:00 01:00
RODNEY DECROO AND THE REVIVALISTS, Chris Read and his Pool Hall Gospel, Bleeding...
"Featuring members of John Ford and the Spitfires, the Pool Hall Gospel is rock...
$6-$8
Railway Club
Event can be attended in person

Current Projects

S-Bahn Band
Trombone, tuba, backup vocals, alphorn, bass
2013 - present
Bleeding Horse Express
Trombone
2009 - present
One Tonne Brass Quintet
Trombone, Euphonium & Arranger
2009 - present
PolkaBrass Trio
Euphonium, Alphorn & Arranger
2009 - present
Ten Souljers
Trombone & Arranger
2008 - present
Jim Hopson Quartet/Quintet/Sextet
Trombone, Bass Flugelhorn, Composer & Arranger
2008 - present
Plastic Acid Orchestra
Trombone & Arranger
2007 - present