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I am finishing up my sophomore year of high school and starting to get more serious in the hunt for college. My plan is study music education at a large university that has a strong music school or college within the university. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I realize that its my decision, but I figured some people here knew some more info about college tuba teachers than I do. I don't know what tuba teachers are middle of the road and which ones are outstanding.
So far Uconn, University of Illinois, and Berklee college of music are what interest me in general, however I don't know much about their tuba teachers. Does anyone have any info? Also, what are some similar schools that might be worth my time to take a look at? Thanks in advance for your input!

Mark Moore is a great teacher, out at U of I. Also, a pretty great campus, but, be wary of the Illinois and Chicago snob fans, (sorry if you're from that area!) I've heard that the music program is pretty good, and that they have a lot of great palyers.

thanks for your input!

If you ever are even thinking of possibly teaching in New York State, seriously look into the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam. The tuba teacher is Dr. Charles Guy, and the school is great. I can't say enough good things about being able to have 100% of the faculty around when you need them. It's a tiny town in upstate, so everyone lives nearby.

I'm going to be graduating with my Bachelors in music education and performance soon, so obviously I'm a little biased, but it really is a great place to excel in education and performance.

Plus, more than half of the music teachers in New York State are from Crane, it's a very prominent school. Even if you're not planning on teaching in NYS, the degree from Crane is a huge advantage.

PM me or email Dr. Guy for more info at guycv@potsdam.edu

I don't usually chime in on these "rate this teacher and/or horn" postings, since individual taste is such a dominant force in these decisions. Also, as a university teacher myself, I wouldn't want to be evaluated in a public forum such as this. However . . .

You won't find a better combination of serious chops, solid pedagogy, non-pretentiousness, and supportiveness than Mark Moore. Furthermore, the ensemble program at the U of IL is top-shelf, the performance facilities at the Krannert Center are world-class, and Champaign-Urbana ain't a bad place to live (good food, live music, and regional culture). You'd also be approx 2-3 hrs away from Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis -- 3 very good orchestras. It's hard to find a more complete package than that.

Thank you so much everyone! I realize that choosing a school is a personal decision.but I figured the more info I had, the easier it would be to make some decisions.

do any of those tuba teachers have any requirements regarding playing a Bb or C?

Since you are on the east coast you definitely owe it to yourself to come have a lesson with and check out Velvet Brown at Penn State University. The university setting is great, the music ed, and performance programs are fantastic, and Velvet is first class! Since you are not to far you should contact her and check the place out.

Aaron Tindall

I've heard great things about her!

does anyone know if any of these teachers have a preference if their students are playing on a Bb or C?