Originally from Bordeaux, Eric Planté is soloist in the Republican Guard Orchestra. First prize winner at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon in Pierre Dutot's class, he benefited from the teaching of the great trumpet masters such as Roger Delmotte, Eric Aubier, Jean-François Dion or Francis Hardy. 

Certified teacher, he taught at the Conservatoire National de Région de Lyon before joining the CRR of Châlon sur Saône. He is also a professor at the "Pole d'enseignement supérieur de musique de Dijon". 

Honored of the Birmingham International Trumpet Competition, he has performed on the greatest international stages. An eclectic artist, his collaborations are numerous with various classical or more modern orchestral formations sweeping all repertoires both in concert and for multiple recordings (Charles Aznavour, Juliette, various film scores and educational works...). 

Collection Director for the Billaudot publishing house, Eric Planté is supported by the Buffet group and plays on the instruments of the BS - Schertzer brands.