Our Musicians

John MacFerran Wilds
Trumpet, Principal

Family and heritage have played a significant role in John’s musical career. His father, a fan of classical music and a trombonist himself, introduced John to the basics of music via the highland bagpipe. To this day, John’s view of music and performance is strongly influenced by the pride and tradition of a Celtic heritage. John explains, "I am hopelessly addicted to the heroic/romantic nature of my instrument.  I love to take the ideas of composers and give them life in the present.” Bringing music to life and making a personal connection is what Orchestra Nova strives to do.  John puts it clearly when he states, "I love what I do, I love my colleagues, and I am very connected to my friends and family.”