Western Michigan University Tuba/Euphonium Studio

The studio is abound with concerts today thru the end of next week. Love when there’s this much excitement happening! (And of course Helen’s classic poster needs a featured spot!).

We’re very proud and want to offer a big congratulations to our graduate assistant Jordan DeWester on a fantastic master’s recital last Sunday! Jordan played a huge program of Plog, Stevens, Vaughan Williams, Hindemith, Harvey, and Debussy and sounded great all the way through. Major thanks to Tina Gorter, who navigated all of this repertoire (and an ice storm/power outage) with grace and musicality.

Congratulations!!!

We had a great visit with Dr. Charlie Goodman this week. Charlie is currently the Asst. Professor of Tuba/Euphonium at Louisiana State University and is a proud WMU alum. He gave a great masterclass on Friday afternoon and turned right around and played an excellent recital. Thanks for the visit, Dr. Goodman!

We’re excited to welcome WMU alum Dr. Charlie Goodman back to campus today! Charlie is currently Assistant Professor of tuba and euphonium professor at Louisiana State University. He will give a masterclass at 3pm and recital at 5pm today, both in Dalton Center Recital Hall. Welcome back, Dr. Goodman!!

Congratulations to our Graduate Assistant Jordan DeWester for advancing to the semifinal round of the Arnold Jacobs Mock Orchestral Competition! In May, she will compete against players from around the world at Arizona State University at the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference!

Way to go, Jordan!!

We're excited to host Tim Buzbee, Chuck Kerrigan, and tuba and euphonium folks from around the midwest tomorrow for WMU Tuba/Euphonium Day! All events are open to the public. Check out the schedule and programs - hope to see you in Dalton Center tomorrow!

Come spend the afternoon with us on January 30th! There will be masterclasses, instrument trials with Chuck Kerrigan and Eastman Winds, and several recitals culminating in an evening concert with our guest, Tim Buzbee. Hope you'll join us!

Here's the technical etude for the January Indiana All State auditions. Happy practicing! Some thoughts on this etude in the comments.

Indiana All-State Technical Etude - 2023 Technical Etude40 Advanced Studies for Bb Bass (Tuba) Page: 29 Etude Title: #29 Tempo: as marked Play: Measures 57-end (take second end) Recorded 12/17/22 i...

For all you folks auditioning for Indiana All-State Band in January, here's a recording of the required lyrical etude. Your tuba wants you to practice during the holidays!

Indiana All State Lyrical Etude - 2023 Lyrical Etude43 Bel Canto Studies Page(s): 14 Etude Title: #12 Tempo: as marked Play: Measures 1 – Downbeat of 33 Recorded 12/17/22 in Dalton Center Recital ...

Last studio class of the semester means Secret Santa gift exchange!! 🎅

A couple mugs, fun socks, new books, sweets, toilet golf (you read that right), a Taylor Swift bag, Gibson shirt (made in Kalamazoo!), a euphonium ornament, an inflatable waving guy (to conduct our next ensemble performance of course) and a nerf gun in case someone plays out of tune - Santa’s always listening!