Michael Bush (1964-2017)

The International Tuba Euphonium Association mourns the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague Michael Bush, a member of the Board of Directors and Life Member of ITEA. Hopefully many of you had the opportunity to meet Michael at recent conferences. For those that did, I’m sure you would agree that his enthusiasm for the continued progress and success of our organization was paramount. Serving as our development officer, his work and dedication has been pivotal.

In addition to being a tubist and his service to ITEA, Michael was currently serving as minister at Pisgah Presbyterian Church, Versailles, Kentucky (USA).

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New Hire: Dr. Jarrod Williams, East Carolina University

Dr. Jarrod Williams began his position as Teaching Professor of Tuba at East Carolina University in August of 2017. His responsibilities there include teaching tuba, the appreciation of music, and performing with the ECU Faculty Brass Quintet. Active as a performer and educator, Dr. Williams is recently retired from a 22-year career as principal tubist with The United States Naval Academy Band. Prior to joining the faculty at ECU, Dr. Williams held teaching positions at Pennsylvania State University, Salisbury University, Goucher College, and Anne Arundel Community College and is a design consultant for the Eastman Music Company.