WMU Tuba Euphonium Studio
About the Studio
The tuba euphonium studio at Western Michigan University is named the Robert L. Whaley ITEA Chapter and is comprised of 15-18 undergraduate and graduate music students. The students study in a number of areas including education, therapy, composition, performance and jazz studies.
Each tuba euphonium student has weekly private lessons with Dr. Swoboda in addition to several other contact hours which include a bi-weekly studio master class, group warm ups, and tuba euphonium ensemble.
Every year presents another opportunity to have featured guest artists and performers, which have included Adam Frey, Matt Tropman, Jason Smith, Professor Emeritus Bob Whaley, Angelo Manzo, Demondrae Thurman, Jobey Wilson to name a few.
Syllabus
Audition Tips
TUBA and EUPHONIUM players should prepare a representative solo demonstrating both lyrical and technical playing OR two etudes of contrasting style. Examples for tuba might include Hindemith Sonate (first movement), Galliard Sonata 1 or 6, Haddad Suite for Tuba, Gregson Tuba Concerto (first movement). Representative solos for euphonium might include Marcello Sonatas, Grafe Grand Concerto, selections from a Rochut Melodius Etudes Book 1 or a technical etude from the Voxman book. Major, minor and chromatic scales (two octaves) to demonstrate both high and low range, are required. Students must provide an instrument for the audition.
Practice Tips
Download a PDF copy of the syllabus.