Indiana University Tuba and Euphonium Studio

Student Success

Since 1961, the tuba–euphonium studio at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music has built a remarkable and enduring tradition of student success. Beginning with William J. Bell and continuing through Harvey Phillips to Daniel Perantoni, generations of students have gone on to earn positions in major orchestras, premier military bands, and leading institutions of higher education, establishing IU as one of the central training grounds for low brass in the United States.

This list represents only a portion of that legacy. If you would like to help us ensure its completeness by sharing names, dates, or updates, please contact Dr. Hightower.

Orchestra

  • Nate Semen, Principal Tuba, Sarasota Symphony Orchestra (BM 2023)
  • Mike Anderson, Principal Tuba, Knoxville & Harrisburg Symphonies (BM 2022)
  • Haiyu Wang, Principal Tuba, China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra (MM 2017)
  • Itai Agmon, Principal Tuba, Israel Philharmonic (BM 2018)
  • Andy Smith, Principal Tuba, Chicago Lyric Opera & Grant Park Symphony (2011-2012)
  • Nimrod Ron, Former Principal Tuba, Iceland Symphony Orchestra (2009-2012)
  • Peder MacLellon, Principal Tuba, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (MM)
  • Glen Dimick, Principal Tuba, Terra Haute (DM)
  • Dave Saltzman, Principal Tuba, Toledo Symphony Orchestra (BM)
  • Steve Dombrowski, Principal Tuba, Colorado Symphony Orchestra (MM)
  • Chris Lee, Principal Tuba, National Arts Centre Orchestra (MM 2001)
  • Brett Stemple, Principal Tuba, Malaysian Philharmonic (MM 1996)
  • Richard White, Principal Tuba, New Mexico Symphony (MM 1999, DM 2012)
  • Jeff Anderson, Principal Tuba, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (BM)
  • Tony Kniffen, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (BM)
  • Jay Hunsberger, Principal Tuba, Sarasota Symphony Orchestra (Ret.) (BM 1987, MM 1998)
  • Sam Gnagey, Principal Tuba, Fort Wayne Symphony Orchestra (Ret.) (BM)
  • Robert Rusk, Principal Tuba, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (Ret.) (BM 1970)
  • Paul Krzywicki, Principal Tuba, Philadelphia Orchestra (Ret.) (BM, MM)

Military Band

  • Cayden Miller, Euphonium-United States Navy Band (BM 2024)
  • Max Crofton, Tuba-United States Air Force Band (MM 2019, DM 2024)
  • John Mangonon, Tuba-United States Navy band (BM 2020)
  • Chris Leslie, Euphonium-West Point Band (MM 2013)
  • Keith Kile, Tuba-West Point Band (MM 2012)
  • Bobbie Fast, Tuba-Canadian Regular Forces Band
  • Bryce Edwards, Euphonium-United States Navy Band (Ret.) (MM 2003)
  • Shawna Kuebler, Euphonium-Air Force Band of Mid-America (MM)
  • Matt Kuebler, Tuba-Air Force Band of Mid-America (MM 2001)
  • Heather Kirschner, Euphonium-Air Force Band of the West (MM)
  • Sean Chisham, Tuba-The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” (Ret.)
  • Eric Seay, Tuba-The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” (Ret.)
  • Scott Cameron, Tuba-The United States Ay Field Band (Ret) (BM 1991)
  • Matthew Nelson, Tuba-The United States Army Field Band
  • Brian Sands, Tuba-The United States Air Force Band
  • Anthony Halloin, Tuba-(MM 2003)
  • Mark Shearn, Tuba-Australian Army Band
  • Tim Royster, Tuba-The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own”
  • Aaron Lovely, Tuba-The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” (MM)
  • Jill Corbett, Tuba-The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West (MM)
  • Todd Nix, Tuba-Naval Academy Band (MM 1995)
  • David Brown, Tuba-The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” (MM 1995)
  • Andrew Oppenheim-United States Navy Band (Ret.) (BM)

Higher Education

  • Max Crofton, Adjunct Applied Professor-George Mason University (DM)
  • Genievieve Clarkson, Assistant Professor-Florida State University (DM)
  • Matt Hightower, Associate Professor-Indiana University (MM 2012)
  • Haiyu Wang, Tianjin Juilliard and China Conservatory (MM 2017)
  • Jerome Stover, Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University (BM)
  • Brett Stemple, Tianjin Juilliard (MM 1996)
  • Greg McCracken, University of Tennessee at Martin (DM)
  • Todd French, Professor, Murray State University (MM, DM)
  • Peder MacLellon, University of British Columbia (MM)
  • Matt Stratton, Olivet Nazarene University (MM, DM)
  • Paul Carlson, Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University (DM)
  • Jeremy Lewis, West Texas A&M University (MM)
  • Dave Saltzman, Bowling Green State University (BM)
  • Steve Dombrowski, University of Denver (MM)
  • Alexander Lapins, Associate Professor-University of Tennessee (MM)
  • Kevin Wass, Professor of Tuba-Texas Tech University (MM)
  • Richard White, Associate Professor-University of New Mexico (MM 1999, DM 2012)
  • Chris Hosmer, Distinguished Instructor-Jacksonville State University (MM)
  • Jay Hunsberger, University of South Florida (Ret.) (BM 1987, MM 1998)
  • Michael Salzman, Hofstra University (BM 1983)
  • Don Harry, Eastman School of Music (Ret.) (BM)
  • Paul Krzywicki, Curtis Institute of Music (BM, MM)
  • R. Winston Morris, Tennessee Tech University (Ret.) (MM 1966)