Tuba-Euphonium students shine

Terrific article in the Athens Banner Herald about the Tuba-Euphonium studio in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music:

“They’re a really, really talented crew. They have really bought into what they’re working on, and they work incredibly hard,” said Zerkel, who narrowly missed out on a chance at a full-time symphony job a few years ago.

It’s no accident that Zerkel sounds like a sports coach sometimes.

“Building a successful studio program is a lot like building an athletic team. You do the best you can to get the best players and do the best you can to get them to the next level,” Zerkel said.

We've written about the exploits of our tuba students in international competitions earlier this summer, but it's great to see Dr. Zerkel and his studio get this attention in the press.

Image: Professor David Zerkel leads a rehearsal of the University of Georgia tuba and euphonium studio in Athens, Ga., Mon., Oct. 15, 2012. (AJ Reynolds/Staff) OnlineAthens/Athens Banner-