New Hire: Stephanie Ycaza, University of Northern Iowa

Stephanie Ycaza is the new Instructor of Tuba and Euphonium at the University of Northern Iowa. She began serving in this role in August 2019. Her duties include teaching applied tuba and euphonium, teaching Low Brass Techniques, and conducting the UNITUBA Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble. Stephanie received a Bachelor of Music Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Music degree and Artist Diploma from the Yale School of Music, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Shenandoah Conservatory. She has previously served as adjunct instructor of low brass at Virginia Commonwealth University, Longwood University, the University of Richmond, and Virginia State University. Stephanie is active as an arranger for low brass, including recent adaptations of vocal works for tuba and euphonium.

New Hire: William Waterman, Boise State University

William Waterman is the new Assistant Professor of Tuba and Assistant Director of Athletic Bands at Boise State University. He began serving in these roles in August 2019. His duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate tuba students, conducting the Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, and assisting in the instruction of the Keith and Catherine Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band. An award-winning educator, conductor, arranger, and performer, William holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Kansas, Master of Music degree from Texas Tech University, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Michigan State University. In addition to his duties at Boise State, he spends his time as an advocate for English Brass Banding throughout the United States and is an educator for the DCI summer arts. Outside of his musical passions, he spends his time in nature and tasting fine foods with his lovely wife Lindsey.

New Hire: Jesse Orth, Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Jesse Orth is the new Assistant Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. He began teaching there in August 2019. His duties include teaching applied tuba and euphonium lessons, conducting the tuba/euphonium ensemble, teaching low brass methods, and performing with the faculty brass quintet. Jesse received his DMA and MM degrees from the University of North Texas and his BA in music from The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He has performed and taught across the country as well as abroad in Germany, Hungary, England, Ireland, Brazil, and Ghana. In 2011, he served as a guest artist and faculty member at the 2nd International Festival of Classical music in Piracicaba, Brazil with the Impact Brass Quintet. He has also been recently appointed as Student Chapters Coordinator for ITEA.

New Hire: Steven Vaughn, University of Northern Colorado

Dr. Steven Vaughn is the newly hired Adjunct Professor of Euphonium at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. Steve also plays principal tuba with the Fort Collins Symphony and solo euphonium with the British-style brass band, Colorado Brass. Outside of his musical endeavors Steve enjoys brewing beer with his wife Jessica, and spending time with their dog and cat, Olivia and Bruce.