Julian Lamar

Julián Lamar was born on February 9,1998, in Santuario Risaralda, Colombia, where he began his musical training at the age of 4.

Master’s degree in Euphonium in Bastien Baumet’s class at the “Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Lyon” in France, where he obtained the distinction “très bien à l’unanimité” and the congratulations of the jury.

He is currently a euphonium professor at the Technological University of Pereira, EAFIT University in the city of Medellín, Colombia and principal euphonium player in the Pereira Symphonic Wind Band.

Throughout his career, he has won various national and international awards, such as:

• “Best Player” in the San Pedro Valle National Wind Band Competition.

• 1st place in the chamber music competition at the “MC Festival Brass and Percussion” in Pereira Risaralda, Colombia.

• 1st place in the “3rd International Euphonium Festival” competition in Tocancipá Cundinamarca, Colombia.

• 1st place in the “Isla Verde International Festival” competition in Argentina.

• 1st place in the “Bogotá Brass Academy” competition.

• Silver medal in the European “Jeunes Solistes” competition in Luxembourg.

• 1st place in the “Italian Brass Week” competition in Florence, Italy.

• 1st place in the “Santander Brass Academy” competition in Colombia.

• 2nd place in the “JEJU International Brass and Percussion Competition” in Jeju Island, South Korea 2026

He has also participated in and been a finalist in competitions such as:

Concours International de Tuba/Euphonium in Antibes, France; the Fontys Ampa Euphonium Competition in Tilburg, Netherlands; the Willebroek Solo Contest in Belgium; the AETYB Congress in Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

In addition to this, he performs as a guest professor and soloist at numerous festivals and universities in various countries.

Throughout his career as a euphonium player, he has always played instruments from the Buffet family, starting with the Besson International 767 Euphonium, then moving on to the Besson Prestige 2052 Euphonium, and currently playing the Besson Sovereign 967 Euphonium.