The Singing Tuba: Expanding the Voice of the Low Brass
Presented by Justin Benavidez
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
About the Lecture:
Justin Benavidez is an acclaimed tuba soloist, chamber musician, and educator, currently serving as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.
Justin Benavidez is an acclaimed tuba soloist, chamber musician, and educator, currently serving as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.
About Justin Benavidez
Justin Benavidez is an acclaimed tuba soloist, chamber musician, and educator, currently serving as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.Praised for his “nuanced artistry and remarkable technique,” he appears regularly as a featured soloist and clinician across the United States and abroad. His recordings have earned international recognition, including Global Music Awards and national broadcast features. A dedicated mentor, Benavidez has guided students to top placements in major competitions and ensembles.
Justin Benavidez is an acclaimed tuba soloist, chamber musician, and educator, currently serving as Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at the Eastman School of Music.Praised for his “nuanced artistry and remarkable technique,” he appears regularly as a featured soloist and clinician across the United States and abroad. His recordings have earned international recognition, including Global Music Awards and national broadcast features. A dedicated mentor, Benavidez has guided students to top placements in major competitions and ensembles.
About the Series:
Arts Speak is an educational series of lectures and performance lectures that celebrates the power of creativity through arts and music. Join us in person or tune in virtually to explore, learn, and connect on a wide variety of topics surrounding Arts and music with renowned experts. Presenters have included Dr. Samuel Adler, Susan Rogers, Michael Burritt, M. T. Anderson, and Ēriks Ešenvalds.
Arts Speak is an educational series of lectures and performance lectures that celebrates the power of creativity through arts and music. Join us in person or tune in virtually to explore, learn, and connect on a wide variety of topics surrounding Arts and music with renowned experts. Presenters have included Dr. Samuel Adler, Susan Rogers, Michael Burritt, M. T. Anderson, and Ēriks Ešenvalds.
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