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.

New Hire: Michael Fleming, U.S. Naval Academy Band

Michael Fleming has recently won a tuba position with the United States Naval Academy Band. He began performing with the band in August 2022. His duties include playing in the concert band and chamber ensembles. Michael began playing the tuba at age 13 in his hometown of Curwensville, Pennsylvania. He attended Carnegie Mellon University where he studied with Craig Knox and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance and Education. He then attended Yale University where he studied with Carol Jantsch. He has performed with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Canton Symphony, Westmoreland Symphony, and the River City Brass Band.