List of tuba players


This is a list of tuba players with articles on Wikipedia.
Tom Abbs1972–Jazz tubist, multi-instrumentalist, and filmmaker
James Akins1956–Principal Tuba, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Professor of Tuba/Euphonium, Ohio State University, inventor of the Dent Eraser
Kenneth Amis1970–Tubist with the Empire Brass
Jeff Anderson1962-Principal tubist with the San Francisco Symphony. Studied under Harvey Phillips, Daniel Perantoni and Arnold Jacobs
Øystein Baadsvik1966–Soloist and chamber musician
Alan BaerPrincipal Tuba with New York Philharmonic; formerly principal tuba with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Dave Bargeron1942–Jazz Tubist and Trombone player with Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Doc Severinsen's Band, Gil Evans Orchestra, Paul Simon, Mick Jagger, James Taylor, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn, Pat Metheny among many others.
William Bell1902–1971Classical tubist. Was the premier player and teacher of the tuba in America during the first half of the 20th century. He was professor of tuba at the Manhattan School of Music until 1961, and Indiana University from 1961 to 1971.
Roger Bobo1938–Soloist; teaches at the Musashino Academia Musicae; formerly taught at the Fiesole School of Music, the Lausanne Conservatory, the Rotterdams Konservatorium, and the Royal Northern College of Music; formerly principal tuba of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1964 to 1989.
Velvet BrownProfessor of tuba and euphonium at Pennsylvania State University; formerly professor at Bowling Green State University and Ball State University.
Red Callender1916–1992Jazz tubist; member of B. Bumble and the Stingers
Tony Clements1954–Tubist San Jose Symphony, name later changed to Symphony Silicon Valley. Instructor of Tuba & Euphonium, Stanford University. Director of Bands, Ohlone College, Fremont, CA.
Charles Daellenbach1945-Co-founder of Canadian Brass
Ray Draper1940–1982Hard bop tuba player
Walter English1867-1916circus bands
David Fedderly1954–Retired Principal tubist for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Former tuba instructor at The Juilliard School, tuba instructor at the Peabody Institute; owner of the Baltimore Brass Company.
John Fletcher1941–1987Member of the BBC Symphony Orchestra from 1964 to 1966; member of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1966 to 1987; member of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble from 1966 to 1986
Herbie Flowers1938–Studio musician and co-founder of Blue Mink
Aubrey FoardPrincipal tubist with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, formerly of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Clark GaytonJazz and rock tuba and sousaphone player. Played with Levon Helm, Bruce Springsteen and others.
Squire Gersh1913– 1983Jazz tubist and double bassist.
Michel Godard1960–Jazz tubist
James Gourlay1956–Deputy Principal and Music Director at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama; formerly Head of Wind and Percussion at the Royal Northern College of Music
Tom HeasleyComposer, performer, and recording artist.
Walter Hilgers1959–Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Gerard Hoffnung1925–1959Artist and musician, known for his comedic works.
John Van Houten1957–Los Angeles studio musician
Scott Irvine1953–Principal tubist with the Canadian Opera Company Orchestra and Esprit Orchestra; tubist of True North Brass.
Arnold Jacobs1915–1998Former principal tubist with The Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1944 to 1988; former professor at Northwestern University.
Carol Jantsch1985–CurrentPrincipal Tuba, Philadelphia Orchestra. University of Michigan
Howard Johnson1941–Jazz tubist, leader of all-tuba band Gravity, former SNL bandleader/member, performer with many other groups.
Tommy Johnson1935–2006Taught privately at The University of Southern California and at The University of California, Los Angeles; performed in over 2,000 film scores.
John Kirby1908–1952Jazz tubist, double-bassist, and trombonist
Andy Kirk1898–1992Jazz tubist; bandleader of the "Twelve Clouds of Joy," popular during the swing era.
Anthony Lacen1950–2004Jazz tubist and bandleader.
Min Leibrook1903–1943Jazz tubist, played with The Wolverines and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra.
Patti LuPone1949–PresentPlayed tuba on Broadway in the musical by Stephen Sondheim.
Rex MartinProfessor at Northwestern University; formerly professor at University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Notre Dame, Illinois State University, and DePaul University
Michel Massot1960–Jazz tubist; founder of Trio Bravo; teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Liège
Rich Matteson1929–1993Jazz tubist, educator, band leader, and composer
Bill Muter1984–Avant-garde tubist and bassist, best known for his book "A Practical Approach"
Harvey Phillips1929–2010New York Brass Quintet; New England Conservatory; Indiana University School Jacobs School of Music; Organized T.U.B.A
Samuel Pilafian1949-
2019		Empire Brass; Arizona State University; North Dakota State University
Gene Pokorny1953-Principal tubist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Giancarlo SchiaffiniJazz tubist, member of the Italian Instabile Orchestra
John D. Stevens1951–Professor at University of Wisconsin–Madison; composer/arranger; member of The Wisconsin Brass Quintet; formerly taught at The University of Miami; former free-lance musician in New York City.
Bob Stewart1945–Concert and Jazz tubist, educator, and studio musician; Professor at the Juilliard School and a "Distinguished Lecturer" at Lehman College
Heiko Triebener1964–Classical tubist, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
John White1936–Experimental musician, prolific composer, and skilled tuba player.
Thomas Leleu1987–Classical and contemporary musician, skilled tuba player, and principal tubist with the Opera de Marseille. "Revelation Instrumental Soloist of the Year" at the annual French classical music award event, the Victoires de la musique classique.