Michael D. Blostein, Tuba Player
Mr. Blostein is one of the most in-demand tuba players in the Albany area.
He has performed with the Berkshire Symphony, Heavy Metal Brass Quintet
(Tucson), Dominant Five Brass Quintet (Albany), and plays both tuba and
bass trombone with the Georgie Wonders Orchestra.
In addition, Mr. Blostein has taught adult education courses for new
music teachers, has taught tuba techniques/methods classes and private lessons at the
college level, and has been a reference for years for many teachers who
have questions regarding the teaching of the tuba.
Many of Mr. Blostein's
compositions are also focused on the tuba, which is an often
under-utilized instrument in both solo literature as well as in
orchestral and band music. His music goal is not just to emphasize the
instrument's capabilities, but also to encourage improved use of the
instrument through various new musical combinations of instrumental
timbres.
Some resources for tuba players:
Traditional Fingering Chart
Fingering Chart indicating pitch tendencies on a basic level (for the early to intermediate player/teacher)
The New Tuba Player's Manual
- this is an invaluable resource for those who are either switching
students to the tuba or euphonium, or who are not tuba players but need
an easy to understand reference. Includes switching exercises, seven
easy duets geared to those who can already read music, inclusive
problem solving chart, pointers to help with instruction, and
everything you need to be successful teaching or learning this
challenging instrument. I've included odd pages online - if interested
in the entire book, please contact me regarding purchasing a copy ($20
+ shipping).
FREE Music to Play!
Tuba Starter Exercises - designed to help students, switching from another instrument, get moving quickly.
Articulation Duet - Intermediate Level
Lip Slur Duet - Intermediate Level
Tuba Warm-Up Routine
- this is the routine I follow, and have my students follow. A
compilation of many different tuba player's methods, not mine original
work. In six different levels, designed to correspond to the levels within the NYSSMA system of solos.
Euphonium Warm-Up Routine
- this is the tuba routine above, but transposed up an octave.
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