New Hire: Aaron Tindall, Sarasota Orchestra

Aaron Tindall has recently won the position of Principal Tuba (tenure-track) with the Sarasota Orchestra after serving this last season. In addition to his duties with the SO, Aaron is the Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Frost School of Music - University of Miami, and the Principal Tuba & Faculty at the Eastern Music Festival. Aaron has been 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, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, and the New World Symphony. Tindall has been a prizewinner of many competitions (solo & chamber) across the world. He has also been a two-time finalist in the prestigious Concert Artist Guild Competition, and released three highly acclaimed solo recordings; Transformations (Awarded two 2017 Global Music Awards), This is My House...(Awarded two 2015 Global Music Awards), and Songs of Ascent.

New Hire: Carson McTeer, West Virginia Symphony

Carson McTeer has recently won the position of Principal Tuba with the West Virginia Symphony. He will begin playing with the orchestra in September 2018. In addition to his duties with the WVSO, Carson teaches Tuba and Euphonium at West Virginia University and Miami University (Ohio). He previously served as principal tuba of the Cincinnati Symphony for 8 seasons. Carson has also performed with the New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh Symphony, Minnesota Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Louisville Orchestra, Houston Symphony, and Colorado Symphony among others.

New Hire: Danny Rowland, University of Wisconsin - Platteville

Dr. Daniel Rowland is the new Assistant Professor of Low Brass and Instrumental Music Education at the University of Wisconsin - Platteville. At UWP, he will teach applied tuba, euphonium, and trombone; instrumental music education; and low brass methods. In addition, he will be a member of the faculty group Ensemble Nouveau. Previously, Dr. Rowland was Lecturer of Tuba/Euphonium at Valdosta State University and was principal tubist of several regional orchestras. Dr. Rowland received degrees from Florida State University, University of Northern Iowa, and Millikin University.

New Hire: James Hicks, Towson University

James Hicks is the Adjunct Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Towson University. He began serving in this role in September 2017. At Towson, James teaches private lessons and master classes, performs with the faculty brass quintet, and conducts the Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble. James is the principal tuba of the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. and performs with the United States Navy Band Brass Quintet and the United States Navy Band Tuba Quartet. He has also performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and many other prestigious ensembles. In addition to his work at Towson, James has presented lectures at various universities and international conferences. From 2015-2017, he served on the Board of Directors for ITEA and has written or assisted with several articles for the journal. James received a B.M. from the University of Georgia and an M.M. from DePaul University. His primary teachers include David Zerkel, Floyd Cooley, and Gene Pokorny.

New Hire: Tom Lukowicz, University of North Alabama

Dr. Tom Lukowicz has been named the Assistant Professor of Low Brass at the University of North Alabama beginning in the Fall 2018 semester. Prior this appointment, Lukowicz was serving as a visiting faculty member at North Alabama. Dr. Lukowicz will be responsible for all aspects of the entire low brass studio, including lessons, studio class, trombone quartets, and tuba/euphonium quartets. He also serves as the Principal Tuba of the Canton Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of New York, and on the faculty of the Phantom Regiment Drum and Bugle Corps.

New Hire: David Earll, Ithaca College

Dr. David Earll has been appointed as the Assistant Professor of Tuba/Euphonium at Ithaca College. He will begin teaching there in Fall 2018, and his primary duties will include teaching applied tuba/euphonium, conducting tuba/euphonium ensemble, teaching tuba/euphonium literature and pedagogy courses, coaching chamber music ensembles, and performing with the faculty brass quintet. David currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Tuba, Euphonium, & Trombone at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He also currently performs with Sam & Dave's Brass Extravaganza, the UW-Platteville faculty chamber group Ensemble Nouveau, the Tallgrass Brass Band, and has also performed with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, the University of South Dakota Faculty Brass Quintet, the Boston-based Nautilus Brass Quintet, and the Paris-based Opus 333 - Quatuor de Saxhorns. David also maintains a busy schedule as a soloist, chamber musician, and clinician throughout the United States and abroad. His most recent tours have included appearances in New York, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, the greater Midwest, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. David completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Tuba Performance at Arizona State University under the tutelage of Dr. Deanna Swoboda and received the 2016 Clifford Bevan Award for Excellence in Research for his dissertation. He also holds a Master of Music in Tuba Performance from Arizona State University, where he served as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Sam Pilafian, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance at the University of South Dakota. David Earll is a Willson Tuba Artist, and performs exclusively on the Willson 3200 F Tuba and the Willson 3050 CC.