New Hire: Adam Frey, Georgia State University and University of North Georgia

Adam Frey has begun a new position as graduate euphonium professor at Georgia State University through a Dual Appointment with the University of North Georgia. His duties at Georgia State will include teaching graduate euphonium students, while he also serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies at UNG. Adam is internationally recognized as a euphonium performer and educator, hosts the International Euphonium Tuba (IET) Festival at Emory University each summer, and maintains www.euphonium.com, which contains a multitude of low brass music. Adam is a Yamaha Performing Artist. For the complete news release, visit the Georgia State University News Hub.

New Hire: Justin Gruber, Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Justin Gruber will be the new tubist with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra after winning their international audition in September 2022. He will begin performing with the orchestra in January 2023. Justin is originally from Mount Kisco, NY where he began his tuba studies at age 9. At age 12 he moved to Parkland, FL where his love for music took off. He is currently completing his Bachelor's degree at the University of Miami where he studies under Dr. Aaron Tindall. Before winning the Winnipeg tuba audition, Justin became an Associate Member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra, and won and held the tuba position for the 2021-22 season with the New Mexico Philharmonic.

New Hire: Kevin Flanagan, West Point Band

Kevin Flanagan has won a tuba position with the West Point Band. He will begin performing with this ensemble in March 2023. Duties in this role include performing for local, national, and international audiences in support of the West Point community, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Army. Kevin is an active tubist currently based out of Miami, Florida. He is completing his Masters of Tuba Performance degree at the University of Miami, Frost School of Music, where he studies with Aaron Tindall. Outside of his duties at Frost, Kevin has seen success at competitions. Most recently, he was named the silver medalist at the 2022 Leonard Falcone International Tuba Euphonium Festival.

New Hire: Zack Corpus, University of Memphis

Zack Corpus is the new Assistant Professor of Practice in Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Memphis - Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. He began serving in this role in August 2022. His duties include teaching tuba and euphonium applied lessons, conducting tuba/euphonium ensemble, teaching classes as needed, and performing with the Memphis Brass Quintet. Prior to his appointment, Zack spent seven years in the secondary education classrooms of Tennessee and Alabama teaching band, orchestra, and music theory. He holds degrees from Kansas State University, the University of North Texas, and is currently ABD at the University of Memphis. His primary teachers include Phillip Black, Steven Maxwell, Don Little, Brian Bowman, and Kevin Sanders.

New Hire: Aaron Tindall, Naples Philharmonic

Aaron Tindall recently won the principal tuba audition for the Naples Philharmonic at the end of May 2022. He began playing with the organization in September. Aaron is also the Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Frost School of Music - University of Miami. In the summers he teaches and performs at the Festival Napa Valley in Napa, CA and at the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro, NC, where he also serves as Principal Tuba with the EMF Festival Orchestra under the direction of Gerard Schwarz. He has previously served as the acting principal tubist of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra; held the principal tuba position with the Aspen Festival Orchestra where he was an orchestral fellow; and has collaborated as guest tubist with orchestras such as the Teatro alla Scala Opera and Ballet Orchestra - Milan Italy, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Australia, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra-Kennedy Center, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Utah Symphony.

New Hire: Will Sutton, Northwest Missouri State University

Will Sutton is the new Lecturer of Low Brass/Music Theory at Northwest Missouri State University. He begins serving in this role in Fall 2022. His duties include leading the low brass studio, teaching music theory, and conducting the Concert Band. Prior to Northwest, Will held teaching positions at SUNY Potsdam’s Crane School of Music, Mott Community College, Saginaw Valley State University, Olivet College, The Michigan State University Community Music School, and The Flint Institute of Music. Will’s teachers include Philip Sinder, Ava Ordman, Charles Guy, Mark Hartman, Michael Wilkinson, and Michael Meidenbauer. He is a Willson Performing Artist, playing the 2900 TA and 3400 FA-5.

New Hire: Patrick Young, Idaho State University

Dr. Patrick Young has recently been appointed as the new Assistant Professor of Low Brass and Director of Bands at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. He will direct the ISU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band, and teach low brass lessons, conducting courses, and music education courses. He will also perform in the faculty brass quintet. Patrick holds degrees from the University of Colorado-Boulder, the University of Georgia, and Young Harris College. His primary tuba teachers include Michael Dunn, David Zerkel, Dr. David McLemore, and Dr. Simon Wildman. His conducting influences are Dr. Don McKinney, Dr. Daniel Bara, Dr. Jaclyn Hartenberger, Dr. Mary Land, Dr. Mike Campbell, and Dr. John Lynch. In addition to his responsibilities at ISU, Patrick also currently serves as the principal tubist with Opera Colorado, based in Denver. He has performed at the Moscow Conservatory, the Gnessin Musical College, and the St. Petersburg Conservatory with the Fortress Brass Quintet on their 2019 tour in Russia. Patrick is on call to perform with the Colorado Symphony, the Colorado Ballet, Boise Philharmonic, the Atlanta Symphony, and the Boulder Philharmonic.