Euphonium at Arts Academy
Why Study Euphonium at Interlochen
With its sonorous sound and lyrical quality, the euphonium is so much more than a "miniature tuba." At Interlochen, you'll examine the euphonium's unique position in wind ensembles, explore the instrument's possibilities in other genres, and discover your distinct voice as a soloist.
What You'll Learn
Interlochen Arts Academy is the top-rated boarding school for euphonium. Our combination of private lessons and studio classes, as well as large and small ensembles, provide the individual attention and ensemble experience you need to grow. You’ll learn music theory, musicianship, fundamentals, and performance skills with our dedicated instructors. You’ll understand the importance of daily practice and develop the discipline you need to build on your talent.
Our faculty offers individualized mentorship, and assists with college and career planning—putting you on the path to success.
Guest Artists
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John Mueller, former Army Band member
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Matt Troppman, educator
Program Highlights
Professional Experiences
The Interlochen Arts Academy Orchestra and Wind Symphony ensembles have played with the New York Philharmonic, performed at Carnegie Hall and New World Center, and collaborated with the Traverse Symphony Orchestra. Our resources allow for unparalleled experiences at the high school level.
Performance Opportunities
Euphonium players audition to perform in multiple Interlochen performing ensembles, including: orchestra, wind symphony, brass quintet, and tuba/euphonium quartet. Learn more in our Explore Ensembles section below.
The Music Center
Our state-of-the-art 60,000 square-foot music facility has two 3,500 square-foot rehearsal halls, two recording studios which allow for rehearsal and performance recordings in multiple venues on campus with multiple ensemble and practice rooms, and individual faculty teaching studios. Learn more about The Music Center.
The level of musicianship I experience on a day-to-day basis at Interlochen is so much higher than anything I would ever have encountered if I had stayed in Montana. I am able to play in chamber groups with hard-working, talented musicians. I can practice alongside and perform for extremely advanced brass players—both peers and teachers. My teacher here has taken me so far towards realizing my dreams of a musical career with his exceptional instruction.
Ada, Music
College Matriculation
Recent Interlochen Arts Academy Music Division students have continued their education at the following institutions and beyond.
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Berklee College of Music
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee
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California Institute of the Arts
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Cleveland Institute of Music
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Curtis Institute of Music
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Indiana University
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The Juilliard School
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Johns Hopkins University
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Manhattan School of Music
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New England Conservatory
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New York University
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Northwestern University
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Oberlin College and Conservatory
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Rice University
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San Francisco Conservatory of Music
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University of Miami
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University of Michigan
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University of Rochester
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University of Southern California
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Vanderbilt University
Trombone Lesson: Articulation Exercises
Improve the clarity of your articulation with a few easy exercises from Interlochen Arts Academy Instructor of Low Brass Tom Riccobono.
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